This is where the beginnings of the career of every little cyclist or competitor are written. Kickback scooter. After the plastic tricycle, it is a big step forward for children when they start to train stability. And it saves parents' ears - remember the rumble that plastic tricycle makes?

There are two things I like about the Hotwalk - the first is the tubeless wheels, just solid rubber, you don't pinch flat, you don't hassle with pressure, you just ride. The second great thing is the step between the legs. When a child bounces off properly, he can put his feet on the step and not grind them on the ground. A colleague has a son who loves this feature and rides on the step standing as part of bicross training and thus trains his balance very well. And even though he can handle a 16" wheel, he still likes to ride Hotwalk. With the Hotwalk, the saddle can be set quite low, so the little ones can hop on it very early on.

The first pedal model on which children can ride from about 3 years of age. The size of the wheels is the same as the Hotwalk, but already with pedals, a chain and sometimes also with side wheels. I would say that the percentage of use of the wheels decreases as the parent's patience and (especially) their physical condition increases. We also had side balance wheels, but only briefly. Then, on the advice of more experienced people, I tried to hold the children and run with them. It paid off and soon they were riding like dragons completely without wheels. But the "twelve inch" didn't stay with us for a long time and we switched to a 16" model. For better stability, wider tires are used on the Riprock, and you can brake with both the rear, torpedo, and front brake with a lever.

What I like about the new Jett is the lever brakes, quick tires and curved handlebars, thanks to which you can easily adjust the ideal position of the child. Jett 16" is suitable for children between 95 and 120 cm tall. All sizes of the Jett models have undergone thorough development, and the designers adapted the width of the grips and saddles to children, and also reduced the so-called Q-factor, which is simply the pitch of the cranks, so that children do not pedal with their feet in an "X".

Heading a little more off-road, the Riprock will offer wider tires for kids and, like the 12" model, it has a "torpedo" style rear brake.

The Jett is a versatile and light bike that can handle not only the urban jungle, but also light terrain. It has classic "V" brakes and is produced either as a single-speed model or in a version with a 7-speed derailleur. Most modern children's bicycles have only a single derailleur at the front, which not only reduces the weight of the bicycle, but above all makes shifting easier for children. He no longer has to think about what he shifts with the left and what with the right stick.

The second choice is the Riprock model. In 20" and 24" sizes, the Riprock is a brand new bike that has only recently been introduced. It's simply a modern trail bike. It has an adapted geometry for sure and easy handling in the terrain and if I were to ride natural trails and paths with my children, the Riprock would definitely be the number one choice. Riprock has reliable hydraulic brakes and wider tires and handlebars. Shifting is again handled by a single gearbox, but the Riprock has 9spd and thus a bigger range of gears.

On Jett I appreciate the maximum adaptation to the child's anatomy. The wheels are light and the seat can be very easily adjusted to the figure of a particular child. This is done primarily by shifting the saddle and fore-aft rotation of the bent handlebars. The Jett 24" model is also equipped with cranks with two holes in the body, thanks to which the optimal position for the pedals can be set.

The Riprock has a great trail geometry and together with the wide tires it provides off-road enthusiasts with stability and a confident ride. The rigid fork, which most models are equipped with, reduces the weight of the bike and forces the small cyclist to learn to handle obstacles by changing the position on the bike or by extending the arms or legs.