http://ping.fm/qbSeZ The theory behind a Balance Bike is to children to focus on learning how to balance and then letting steering come naturally. Once these two concepts are mastered, children will find it far simpler to learn how to pedal at the same age, and since of this, balance bikes have no pedals. This leaves the minor autonomous of charge to concentrate on learning the art of balancing by sitting on the seat and propelling themselves forward, keeping one or two feet on the ground at all times.