Design Quality Makes Glide Bikes™ Safe & Fun

In 2007, with volume demands increasing, I moved the manufacturing overseas and switched to an alloy composition, producing a lighter weight bike for easier maneuvering and increased durability. I also added a hand brake and foot pegs, similar to those on motorcycles, to give riders a fun way to glide and to help them get used to the feeling of where the pedals will be on a pedal bike.

I tweaked the geometry* of the design which resulted in a lower balancing speed; I was very excited to discover that Glide Bikes will balance at just 1.5 MPH, which means that they are the safest Balance Bikes on the market.

Still designed in the U.S., I am especially proud that Glide Bikes are made of premium materials and are tested for quality assurance on a regular basis by my own children (with a little help from dad!)

Back in 2004, I knew I was on to something big, and now 5 years later, I know what that “something big” is. It’s the big smiles on the faces of the Glide Bikes Kids who learn to balance confidently and quickly, all while having fun.

My son, Max

My daughter, Samantha

*Downhill Mountain Bike Geometry (65° seat and head tube angles) is designed to give the bike the slowest balancing speed possible. Regular Mountain Bike Geometry is 68-69° seat and head tube angle. Road Bike Geometry is 70-71° seat and head tube angle.