For parents who are cycling enthusiasts,
it's only natural to want to provide their children with a good bicycle.
However, children grow up fast.
While the best approach is to replace their bike with one that fits their size as they grow,
I completely understand the desire for them to ride the same bike for a long time.
The solution to this problem is the German-born Rennrad.
This brand was born out of the desire to create "the first bike in a child's life, for kids who have never ridden a bicycle before."
A major feature of Rennrad is that the pedal system can be installed later.
Children start by using it as a balance bike without the pedal system to develop their sense of balance.
Once they master that, you can attach the pedal system to teach them how to pedal, allowing them to ride without training wheels.
We actually received a request to install a pedal system just today.
In its balance bike state
First, remove the rear wheel
Install the crank
After attaching the chain and chain cover, put the rear wheel back on, and that's it.
While it might look like it lacks a rear brake, it is equipped with a coaster brake.
A coaster brake is a mechanism that allows the bike to be braked by pedaling backward, providing sufficient stopping power even for young children with weak grip strength; it is a feature on all Rennrad models.
Installing the pedal system isn't very difficult as an instruction manual in Japanese is included, but if you're worried, please bring it to Circles. We will install it and have it ready for you on the same day.
They come in four sizes—12, 14, 16, and 18 inches—
covering age ranges from two-and-a-half to over five years old.
RENNRAD 12″ ¥31,000 (excl. tax): Suitable from age 2.5
RENNRAD 14″ ¥32,000 (excl. tax): Suitable from age 3.5
RENNRAD 16″ ¥33,000 (excl. tax): Suitable from age 4.5
RENNRAD 18″ ¥34,000 (excl. tax): Suitable from age 5+
※The age ranges are just a guide, so please consult with us at Circles regarding size.
A rare feature is the 14-inch model, which is hard to find from other manufacturers.
We're glad to have it because many children find the 12-inch too small and the 16-inch too big.
Choosing a bike that is the right size is the fundamental requirement for children's bicycles as well.
If a child feels that a bike is difficult to ride because it's the wrong size, there's a risk they might end up not wanting to ride at all.
The lightweight frame is also worth noting.
Not only the frame but also the add-on pedal system is made of aluminum, designed so that even girls can handle it with ease.
Oh, and I should also add that the design looks great for both boys and girls.
With spring in the air, why not take your child to the park with a Rennrad as their first-ever companion?