“For an easy and stylish way to teach young children to ride, Martha looks to Early Rider balance bikes and Little Nutty helmets by Nutcase.” – Martha’s Finds, the Martha Stewart Show

“You have to remove life’s training wheels someday… Start slowly with an Early Rider learner bike… The clever contraption turns traditional learning-to-ride philosophy on its head by teaching tykes to balance from day one. “ – DailyCandy Kids

“With spring just on the horizon you may be considering a bike for your little one. Sadly there are few nice choices when it comes to bikes for the five-years-old and under set. But you do have one smart choice – the Early Rider Bike from Tyke Ryder.” – SheKnows Pregnancy & Baby

“Here, you’ll find all that’s new & next in the world of WIRED: Cutting-edge technology & design… Early Rider is a balance bike with attitude!” – 5th Annual Wired Holiday Store 2009

“More and more options for balance bikes are becoming available to parents. One brand that has become very popular in Europe and now is available in the US is the Early Rider Balance Bike. We did a comparison of the Early Rider to other balance bikes on the market and found many positive attributes that this bike had that the others didn’t.” – Life In A House of Blue

“Learning to ride a bike is a childhood rite of passage — especially in sunny L.A. where Tori Spelling and Minnie Driver’s little ones ride around on Tyke Rider’s Early Rider bikes. Unlike traditional tricycles, these wooden and pedal-less bikes help kids — as young as 20 months-old — really master balance, which is key to building confidence for later riding.” – Celebrity Baby Blog

“We’ve posted about balance bikes before, but the much-acclaimed Early Rider, formerly available only in Europe, is a great new entry in the Stateside arena, with a couple of features that differentiate it from the rest of the crowd.” – OhDeeDoh.com

“Just because your child is too young for pedals, doesn’t mean he’s too young to appreciate the hefty dose of awesomeness that comes with the Early Rider Classic training bike.” – Playgrounder

“I’ve long been a fan of the wooden, pedal-less early rider bikes which get kids more confident and more able to ride a real bicycle than anything I ever had back in the Stone Age. Well praise the gods of affordable fabulosity for the new learning bike from TykeRider.” – CoolMomPicks

“Other trainer bikes will run for cover when your little one rolls into the cul-de-sac on this Early Rider Classic.” – Droolicious

“Early Rider Balance Bikes have been the “Must Have” toy in Europe for the past year and half and until now parents would have to travel to Europe to get their hands on this fab bike BUT now parents can get their hands on this bike exclusively at www.tykerider.com. Although there have been other Balance Bikes selling in the US nothing compares to Early Rider Bikes.” – InoMommy.com

“A cinch to assemble, my daughter was ready to rock and roll in just moments. Armed with her sassy helmet, the cautious lil lass jumped onto the frame and took off down the driveway.” – LilSugar

“The best and hottest products for Fall ’09” – CBS11 News Dallas

“Tyke Rider’s Early Rider Classic — with its cool chopper styling, ‘fat-boy’ rear wheel and faux-leather saddle — is a trainer “balance” bike with attitude. The pedal-free design encourages mobility and rapid development of balance, strength and fine motor skills in children aged 2-5 years.” – 15 Hottest Holiday Toys, Comcast.Net

“What makes Early Rider Bikes different then the other balance bikes out there? It is their method of design, the finish, and accreditation.” – SFBayAreaMommy.com

“The Early Riders are bikes without pedals. They are super cool looking and teach kids balance. Unlike tricycles, the Early Rider lets little kids feel like a big kid. They also improve self-confidence and motor skills.” – Examiner.com

“Inside Kourtney Kardashian’s Baby Shower”, E! News Now

“The perfect way to introduce your child to the art of riding a bike… born to be wild.” – The Daily Telegraph

“The has to be the coolest bike on the market. It has a funky look reminiscent of a traditional chopper and the chunky wheels support the child’s natural stance. The steering has two settings and the seat and mudguard is height adjustable. We love the flame detail.” – Junior Magazine,

“I have to say the Early Rider is the coolest learner bike around. I have been researching the market for quite a few weeks and looked at everything out there – nothing touches it.” – T3 Magazine

“The journey to nursery just got cooler with this Easy Rider-style wooden trainer bike by Early Rider. With a host of safety features designed to help your tot master biking skills, we love the decorative embossed flame detail, chunky tires and leather seat that all scream born to be wild.” – Junior Magazine

“The perfect step up from a tricycle, Kate is really enjoying learning to balance the pedal-less way – and proudly announces, “This is my big girl bike” to her admiring spectators!” – Mother & Baby Magazine

“The Early Rider balance bike will soon have preschoolers on the move. It’s pedal free and low slung so tots can propel themselves along with ease on this fab running bike.” – Sunday Express

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“Helmets are essential for protecting your child on bicycles or skates, but they only work if you can actually get the kid to wear them. These Little Nutty Helmets are so cool, you’ll be lucky if they’ll take them off to go to bed at night.” – Playgrounder

“Whether your kid is on a skateboard, scooter, bicycle or trike, a safe, good-fitting helmet is key to your kiddo’s safety as well as your sanity. That’s why were stoked to come across the super stylish Little Nutty Helmets.” – RedTri

“Don’t forget to check out the Little Nutty Helmets… which are super cute, innovative, and cool. Each helmet is made from an ABS shell and with an EPS shock-absorbing liner.” – InoMommy.com

“All their helmets comply with Australian and worldwide safety standards, and best of all they look so freakin’ cool that kids actually want to wear them!” – KidStyleFile.com.au

“The Swatch of the helmet world?” – BikeRadar UK

“I love those Nutcase helmets (is there a BETTER name for a helmet manufacturer? I think not!).” – BikeCommuters Forum

“Wearing your bicycle helmet might be the law, but it can also be a fashion disaster. Not anymore, thanks to Michael Morrow, the founder of Portland-based Nutcase Helmets. The company’s bright helmets come in a spectrum of patterns, colors and cool graphics that make wearing your helmet — dare we say it — cool.” – NWSource