- 6-8
Could be a great bike — but flawed by poor gear shifting
We bought the Early Rider Belter 20" for our daughter and were initially very impressed. The build quality is excellent, it's lightweight, and the design is beautiful — exactly what you'd expect at this price point.
Unfortunately, the gearing system is a major letdown. The amount of force required to shift gears is far too high for a child. Our daughter simply cannot change gears on her own, which defeats the purpose of having a geared bike entirely. It’s incredibly frustrating, especially since the rest of the bike is so well designed.
We expected better ergonomics and usability from a brand that claims to make high-end children’s bikes. Until the shifting system is redesigned or improved, we can’t recommend this bike. It’s a great concept that fails in practice.
| Weight |
Rated 5 out of 5
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|---|---|
| Ease of assembly |
Rated 3 out of 5
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| Quality |
Rated 3 out of 5
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| Value |
Rated 4 out of 5
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| Service |
Rated 1 out of 5
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