Dino FAQ
The left pedal will not screw in to the pedal arm.
This pedal screws in the opposite way and will be a very tight fit, it will be easier to insert laying the bike on its side.
Does the 10” and 12” bike only have 1 brake? – Yes
For these sizes and the age of the child riding these sizes, they are likely to lack co-ordination. As a safety measure, the 10” and 12” bike has an automatically breaking back wheel when the child stops pedalling. This means If they are going down a hill and/or are unable to apply the front break, if they were to stop pedalling the rear wheel would begin to brake and slow them down.
Which clamp do I use for the Seat and Handles?
There are two different size of clamps, the larger one is for the seat and the slightly smaller one is for the handlebars. (you may need to loosen both of these slightly to fit over the bike frame)
Should stabilisers touch the ground?
No, bike stabilisers shouldn’t touch the ground on both sides. You may think your stabilisers have been fitted incorrectly if they’re not flush with the floor, but this is a common misconception.
When a child is learning to ride a bike, a key skill they need to grasp is balancing on two wheels. If the stabilisers are constantly touching the floor on both sides and keeping them steady, then they won’t learn to balance for themselves.
Fitted correctly, bike stabilisers should sit just above the back wheel to allow your child to balance on two wheels when riding straight ahead. If they begin to tilt or fall, then the stabiliser is there to keep them upright, but it shouldn’t be preventing them from having to balance.