Balance Bike Question

[lhafer]

I bought a 16in Go-Glider balance bike for my DD1 a couple of years ago when she was 5. She has never shown any interest in it. I've held on to it though. I now have a 3.5 year old, and would like to get a balance bike for her as well. The Go-Glider bike I have is just too big for her, so I need to get a new one for her. She's average height and weight for a 3.5 year old. I would prefer not to break the bank with it! Suggestions?

There is this one for sale (not near me though - would be a 2 hour drive round trip)....worth it? http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3868440858.html

[Momit]

We have 2 - a Like A Bike (which is $$) but we love it, and a Smart Gear wood one at Grandma & Grandpa's (got it on one of those Barnes and Noble online deals). Both are good bikes and would be a good fit for a 3.5-year-old. I don't think I'd drive 2 hours to get one for $55 - I paid less than that for the Smart Gear new.

[wendibird22]

We have a Wee Ride from Walmart. $30. Used it with both DDs and it's been great. Both started using it at 2yo. DD2 is 3.5 and is loving it this summer, her second yr using it.
http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jsessionid=AAADF24155D082761ED58FDDC4AFAD4 8#ip/WeeRide-10-Balance-Bike/17206802?type=search

[HipMama]

Love our Strider!! Had it for almost 5 years and still looks great. My 6 year old still rides it for fun (he can ride a reg bike).

[edurnemk]

We also love our Strider, supper sturdy but light enough for DC to carry it, good for small kids and bigger kids.

[georgiegirl]

Love our strider. DS (almost 4) is an expert. When the neighbor kids come over (4.5 and 6.5), there's lots of fighting over who gets to ride it. I even caught my 7 year old on it the other day.