have you thought about a like-a-bike? Essentially it's a bike without pedals. It teaches the kid how to balance on a bike, and when they get pedals, it's a snap. There are different varieties out there. The likeabike brand bikes are wooden, but you can get aluminum models from Bow. I have friends who have gone that route, and their kids seem to get along pretty well. I went the route Ironhorse suggested. Bought them cheap bikes when they were 4 and then good ones from Bow later on in life.
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