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Comment by FlyingSnake

3 days ago

Ditto for Germany as well. Most kids get a Puky fahrrad and they are ready to ride a cycle when the time comes.

https://mytoys.scene7.com/is/image/myToys/ext/13468895-01.jp...

In France and Belgium, Decathlon makes neat bikes with pedals that can be taken off easily and properly (including the cranks) turning them into a "normal" draisienne.

This means the kids can easily try it with pedals on, take them off again if it doesn't work, etc, and it looks less like a "baby bike" (which matters for some kids). I think they're really nice.

Yes, I’m surprised that this is apparently something new for Americans. I thought that was a basic kids toy that’s common everywhere, like skipping ropes or slides.