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Old 04-30-20, 12:42 PM
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What is a foam bike tire

My daughter wants to get her kid a balance bike. The specs says it has foam tires. Thats a new one on me. I would like input on pros and cons of these? Thanks
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One of these..............................................



If it don't have 700C's or mountain bike tires, we are probably not the ones to ask. <grin>



But I'd imagine it has a foam filled tire so the tire doesn't need to be aired up. Good for that use, but not quite there for most of us.
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If you take the cranks off lower the saddle so that the feet are on the ground.
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Solid foam tires so they don't go flat. Would I use one on my road bike, no. On the balance bike it won't make a difference.
Balance bikes are the best way to get a kid riding.
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