My daughter got the wheel relatively late ... with 3 1/2 and took about 1 week until they had the balance-feeling in the grip and then went even go! But really! Meanwhile, 4 months later, she already seems to be willing to try a normal bike ... There are winter just around the corner and we will wait until the spring. The quality is great ... really great! Even off-road well used. As old Downhillerin I look forward to seeing the meadow whiz down me my little one. The brake uses them still rather little to reduce the feet to the speed in place of it. But even that is becoming more and more and I think she will do next spring when cycling a lot easier. Recommended and worth the money in any case. The build quality is really first class and to wish for anything safety let left.