This is a beautiful little bike. It is sturdy, but very light and made to a very high standard. It has one handbrake and a soft seat. So far our daughter’s only complaint is that it doesn’t have a bell!
J is dinky, so the saddle and handlebars are at the lowest setting – both can be adjusted as the rider grows. Instructions on “getting started on your Rothan” come with the bike and state “adjust the saddle so the child’s feet are flat on the ground with a bend at the knee (so the foot will still touch the ground when striding forwards and back). They say that “younger children will often ‘stand’ over the bike initially, rather than let the saddle take their weight. Try and encourage them to sit down.” J was certainly very cautious on her first try, moving awkwardly as she was trying to walk along with the bike between her legs.
She is still very much enjoying her bike – when not fighting her brothers off! She is still going slowly up and down. We’ve not ventured out on a longer journey yet, the Christmas holidays will probably be the perfect time.
The Rothan is available in red and purple from Islabikes. The purple is vivid and striking.
