Young children are not yet able to assess risk or anticipate what may happen. On a balance bike, they can quickly reach a speed they are not yet ready to handle.
Some children may appear to have no sense of danger at all. In reality, this is a natural part of their development. They have not yet learned to recognise the risks associated with speed because walking has prepared them only for falls at low speeds.
As children grow, they improve their coordination, gain physical strength, and build experience. At the same time, they gradually gain more freedom and responsibility. SPLIM is a balance bike that adapts to the different stages of a child’s natural development and helps children learn to ride at an appropriate pace.
The adjustable speed limiter helps keep the child at a speed they can manage more confidently. It helps reduce the risk of falls and injuries that might otherwise discourage the child. This makes SPLIM an ideal first balance bike for children who are only beginning to ride.
SPLIM can help both fearless little racers and cautious children who are so afraid of higher speeds that they do not want to ride even down a gentle slope and only take small, hesitant steps.
Thanks to the speed limiter, the child knows that the balance bike will not accelerate beyond the speed they can manage. They do not need to brake with their feet against the ground and can concentrate fully on balance and steering while gradually building confidence.
The speed limiter is not a conventional brake. Once the selected speed is reached, it prevents further acceleration and maintains a constant speed. Below the selected speed, the wheel rotates completely freely.
The child can continue riding smoothly; the balance bike simply does not accelerate beyond the selected speed.
Children who are just learning to ride do not experience the limiter as a restriction. They are not yet accustomed to riding fast, and most of their enjoyment comes from the ride itself and from discovering a new way to move.
As the child grows and gains experience, the maximum speed can be increased gradually. In a safe environment, the limiter can be switched off completely. SPLIM then behaves like a conventional balance bike.
Every child is different, and their abilities can change quickly as they grow. Some children need a slow pace, while others soon become comfortable riding faster.
The environment and the abilities of the accompanying adult also vary. A different speed is appropriate on an enclosed playground than when riding downhill near a busy road. A slower pace may suit grandparents or a pregnant mother, while a sporty parent may prefer to move at a faster pace.
SPLIM adapts to the current situation, the child’s abilities, and the pace and mobility of the person accompanying them.
When riding downhill, a child can easily reach a speed they are no longer able to control safely. Downhill riding is also the situation in which children are most likely to get too far ahead of their parents. Within a few moments, the child may accelerate so much that the parent can no longer catch up.
SPLIM does not replace adult supervision. However, with the speed limiter activated, it maintains a steady speed so that the parent can walk alongside the child and intervene quickly if necessary.
If you regularly ride in hilly terrain or live in the mountains, SPLIM can make outdoor activities with your child significantly easier.
The speed limiter is especially helpful when you cannot run after your child or need to keep them within reach.
You may appreciate the limiter most of all when walking downhill while pushing a stroller. With a conventional balance bike, this situation can be very difficult to manage safely.
For safety reasons, many parents avoid using a balance bike or significantly limit when and where their child is allowed to ride.
Parents often say: “We cannot take the balance bike because you ride away from me, because you do not listen, because you will not wait for me at the crossing, because the hill is too steep, because it is too dangerous.”
SPLIM changes this situation. Thanks to the adjustable speed limiter, the balance bike can also be used in places where riding a conventional balance bike might otherwise be too risky.
This creates more opportunities for riding and more active time outdoors.
Young children often cannot walk longer distances. They move slowly, stop frequently, or simply refuse to continue.
Parents are then faced with a choice: persuade the child to keep walking, put them in a stroller, or use the car even for a short journey.
A balance bike can be an ideal form of active transport. The child moves independently, enjoys the ride, and can usually cover a much greater distance than on foot. Thanks to its speed limiter, SPLIM can make everyday journeys with a child easier.
The limiter does not restrict the child. On the contrary, it expands the opportunities for active movement. The greatest restriction is preventing the child from being active at all.
SPLIM is certainly not designed only for slow walks. Would you like to take a longer trip in nature or go on a mountain holiday without having to carry your child on your back?
Let your child ride SPLIM. They can move actively alongside you. If the child rides too slowly uphill, you can assist them, for example with a suitable towing strap. On flat ground and downhill, the child can ride independently and enjoy the journey. Thanks to the speed limiter, they can also manage steeper descents at a controlled speed.
At a brisk pace, you’ll easily cover even longer distances, and everyone will enjoy the trip much more.
SPLIM gives parents greater control in situations where control is needed, while giving children freedom when they are ready for it.
The speed limiter can make shared journeys calmer and less stressful. SPLIM gives children the joy of riding and more opportunities for outdoor activity, which is important for both their physical and mental well-being.
