"For most bike riders, graduating from tricycle to two-wheeler involved a set of training wheels — and often, tears, frustration and scraped skin, too. But many parents are finding their kids have an easier and safer transition riding a balance bike instead."
Let Kimberly Ross of A News Cafe, tell you why balance bikes are the best choice:
https://anewscafe.com/2011/09/14/lesson-1-for-kids-learning-to-ride-ditch-those-pesky-pedals/ac