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I spent the better part of eight months researching bikes for my son's first pedal bike. The first time I saw a woom bike in an REI location I could tell from a distance that it was a very well made bike. Knowing nothing about it, I checked the price tag and the price of bike confirmed it was nice, as it had a price to match. Over the months I went back and forth on whether to invest in a woom bike, or a less expensive alternative (also with very good reviews) because my son was very slow to warm up to biking in general. He never liked riding tricycles or scooters and was very late in getting comfortable with his balance bike, so part of me didn't want to spend $500 on his first pedal bike only to realize that he just wasn't going to ride it. I read reviews. I asked friends and family members. I asked bike nerds I knew. Almost everyone I asked said “Get the Woom,” even folks who had gone with another option. Finally I decided to take the plunge and I placed the order. Within 24 hours, my son's woom bike was on the way. I had it shipped to my office which is attached to a warehouse that gets 1-3 FedEx deliveries per day from the local hub. I figured this was safer, faster, and would keep the bike a surprise for my son. For a solid week, FedEx Tracking showed the bike was out for delivery. We got our regular FedEx deliveries, but the bike was never delivered, and the next day the delivery date would update. Frustrated, I tried to contact Fedex - nothing - so I called Woom to see if they could help out. Without hesitation, the customer service representative apologized, asked if UPS was more reliable in our area, and shipped a new bike which arrived next day. They then handled FedEx on the back-end and eventually had the original order routed back to their warehouse after it went for over three weeks without being delivered. Customer service like that is rare - so rare it was almost jarring. On Christmas Day, we gave our son his new bike. Hey was over the moon. He immediately strapped on his helmet and got on, and within 10 minutes, he was pedaling and riding on his own, surprising me and surprising himself in his confidence. He's been showing off his new bike and biking skills ever since. 10 out of 10 recommend.

I got this bike as a Christmas present for my 5 year old daughter. She has a very heavy small bike with training wheels that was passed down by a neighbor and a balance bike that was passed down from a family member. I was hesitant getting a real bike since she wasn't super interested in those lately but she LOVES this bike. She was riding like a pro in 20-30 minutes, no joke. She rode it down to the park and all her friends were very impressed she was riding without training wheels. My husband rolled his eyes at the cost but has not learned to question me on things like that anymore. He is pleasantly surprised (as normal) and has really enjoyed riding bikes with her. Looking forward to many great rides and passing this down to her younger siblings.

We are so impressed with the quality of the bike, worth spending a little more. The paint is bright and shiny, but doesn't scuff easily. Our 6 Year Who Was Riding Without Training Wheels Before Took to This Bike Immediatly. He had even more confidence and said it was so easy to ride. The helmet was also amazing, so easy to take on and off by himself and fit perfect. He was able to change the gears easily and the hand brakes fit his hands. I highly recommend WOOM as a company, their customer service is top notch!!

Samantha

I got the teal woom 4 for my just turned 6 year old daughter. She is cycling since she's 3 on balance bikes and then went through all the woom bikes until this one. Loved them all. I was worried about the gears as people here said that they were too difficult to change. This is not the case at all. She has absolutely zero difficulty navigating the gears. They are very child friendly with images of inclines to flat to help know the gear to use. She loves it. As usual with the woom bikes, all high quality components. The Wheels aren't too thick yet feel very sturdy and have a great grip on them for the kids. I got some handlebar streamers and unfortunately had to drill through the rubber to insert them. This might be something to consider with future builds. Overall, a very very happy 6 year old. Highly recommend.

The front brake had to be adjusted manually. In addition, the hose for the Bowden cable was loose so that the brake did not work properly. The wheels are really expensive and if you not only have to assemble them but also adjust them, that's not okay in my opinion. By the way, the last Woom bike lacked the quick release for the saddle. Because it was a gift and had to be set up quickly, I solved it differently. However, it also addresses the issue of quality again. Another tiny detail that is not included in the evaluation. The sticker on the fork cannot be removed without leaving any residue.

Impressive bike. Handle bar grips comfortable and the lightness of the bike was superb. Most bikes of this quality are heavy.

My child is enjoying riding this bike, and the automagic gear shifting feature is unique to woom. But compared to our woom 1 & 2 bought several years back, it feels like the quality has gone downhill somewhat. Handlebar grips much less comfortable. Just little pieces here and there it all seems to be corners cut. Can't say much about how the mechanics of the bike will hold up, but time will tell. I'm feeling much less likely to fork over the cost for a woom for the next bike, given that there is a lot of competition in the kid bike space these days and I think we probably find something nicer at the level 4 size for comparable price.

We have been using Woom since the first wheel and have been very satisfied with every bike. The Woom Go looks great and is well made. The Woom service is also special. We are completely impressed. thanks

My daughter has only turned three and she was able to ride on her own after just 3 days and we are very happy because the bike is not heavy and is easy to steer. We are very satisfied and would recommend it to everyone

Our 4 year old son took to his new bike immediately. It's very well made and has been thoughtfully put together. Assembly of the bike itself was very simple.

As with the last models (2 and 3), I am impressed. The question of whether my six-year-old will be able to cope with a circuit does not arise at all. She missed the green brake lever during the first inspection, but that's no problem either, because she's been used to braking with the right hand since Woom Two. The color (metallic turquoise) is even more beautiful than in the photos - we both think so! As always, the set-up was also problem-free. Two thumbs up times two!

My daughter has been driving Woom 1 since she was about 16 months old and it was so great to watch her get better and better. It's so much fun for her and she really wants to ride it every day, rain or shine! Simply the best balance bike!

This is our second Woom (our balance bike being a hand-me-down Strider before going directly to pedal). Our son is petite but incredibly adept with bikes, so Woom has felt like a great option both for its design and weight. With the Woom 3 automatic, we felt he could better reach his physical potential despite height limits meaning he’s not yet able to do 20” multi-speed options. I can’t say for sure that it made a difference to have a two-speed bike, but we have zero complaints. Just like our Woom 2, the brakes have worked seamlessly, the frame has withstood quite a beating, and its maneuverability lets him do tricks whenever he wants. We’ve been very happy with both our Woom purchases.