New on the Market: Children's Bicycle "woom GO" and "READY Children's Helmet" in the VIENNA.at Test

Just in the fall, the internationally successful Viennese bicycle manufacturer launched the new "woom EXPLORE" on the market, which, with its sportier design and new features, is particularly aimed at older children. Now, a new model for younger children has followed: The "woom GO" is available in four sizes (12, 14, 16, and 20 inches) for children from 1.5 to 8 years as a balance bike/bicycle, with the 20-inch bike specifically equipped with a BMX handlebar and an easy-to-use, intuitive twist grip shifter. With the new generation, consisting of "woom GO" and "woom EXPLORE", the "woom ORIGINAL" has now been completely replaced.

The "woom GO" in Test: A Glitter Bike Provides Motivation

The 3-year-old test rider was equipped with a "woom GO" bike in size 2 (14 inches), color "metallic turquoise". While the mother and father immediately focused on the optimized bike geometry, the new saddle, and the narrower grips, which provide improved comfort and more safety, for the 3-year-old, only one thing was important: The color. The new model comes in the colors "woom red", "vibrant yellow", "hot pink", "metallic blue", and "metallic turquoise". While the first three colors are solid, the last two have a shimmer. "It sparkles!" was the excitement from the first second. The bike was henceforth, unsurprisingly, only called "The Glitter Bike".

The excitement over the color choice provided plenty of motivation to practice cycling. Almost daily, it was "I want the Glitter Bike!". While balancing is no longer a problem for the 3-year-old, the breakthrough in pedal coordination is still awaited. The motivation, however, remains unbroken.

The test rider's parents are pleased with the ongoing enthusiasm. The father praises the lightweight, sturdily built bike, which allows for many uses and can be easily adjusted - both at the handlebar and the saddle - to the current size of the rapidly growing child at that age. Additionally, with the new generation, the entire chain is now enclosed in a chain case, which protects against grease stains and, above all, eliminates an unnecessary source of injury (for example, for small children's fingers, which often end up where they shouldn't be). The mother also points out that the child-friendly hand brakes passed the practical test - they were indeed easily reachable for the 3-year-old (as is clearly visible in some pictures).

READY Children's Helmet Impresses with Comfortable Safety

Absolutely convincing in the test was the new "READY" children's helmet, which is available for 1- to 8-year-olds: The 3-year-old (very comfort-demanding!) test rider actually never complained about the helmet and even voluntarily wore it at the playground. A completely new experience for the parents of the test subject.

With the new magnetic closure, the helmet can be quickly fastened to the head without any fuss and also removed just as easily. The all-around size adjustment system with a dial ensures that the helmet fits optimally and securely. And this is to be taken quite literally: More than once, the helmet held so well that it couldn't be removed without loosening the dial - much to the parents' amazement, as there was never a complaint from the 3-year-old, who otherwise never misses an opportunity to loudly exclaim "Too tight!!!".

Various falls were also survived unscathed. The optimized protection through improved fit and padding and an energy-absorbing all-around impact protection at the lower edge seems to work flawlessly. The father of the 3-year-old test rider also praises the improved fit and the well-thought-out, "simple but secure" closure. The children's helmet is available in the colors "woom red", "pale grey", "charcoal", and the very stylish trend colors "mint" or "lilac".

The Conclusion: Miracles Happen - Especially When Wearing Helmets

One should not expect that 3-year-olds will miraculously get on their new bike and master it immediately. But as long as the motivation is right, skill is only a matter of time. With the "woom" bikes, it is clearly evident that development is tailored to the needs of the little ones - whether it is the bike geometry precisely adapted to small bodies or (seemingly) unimportant elements like color choice. It takes many small motivational building blocks to ensure lasting enthusiasm among 3-year-olds. The "woom" concept works - and has been since the company's founding. The fact that further optimizations have been made is likely to be well received by parents, as "woom" consumers are accustomed to.

If it hasn't been made clear yet - the warmest recommendation for the "READY children's helmet"! It really adapts perfectly to the child's head and seems to be extremely comfortable to wear. To my own surprise: An absolute purchase recommendation for anyone who wants to avoid helmet-wearing complaints.

(Red./JELU)

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