# Kid-Friendly Extendable Bikes The Xtend Mg+ Shares a New Way for Kids to Learn to Ride a Bike By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-to-ride-a-bike References: [toyfair.vporoom](http://toyfair.vporoom.com/smartrike/smarTrike-Unveils-the-Modern-Way-to-Learn-How-to-Ride-a-Bike) & [smartrike](https://www.smartrike.com/) At the New York Toy Fair, smarTrike is introducing a modern way for kids to learn to ride a bike with Xtend Mg+ , a first-of-its-kind bike for ages three to seven. The extendable frame, balance-to-pedal bike helps to address the fact that parents find themselves quickly replacing one product with another as their child physically grows and their capabilities advance. The Xtend Mg+ is designed to support kids as they develop the ability to ride a bike independently. The lightweight frame supports minimal exertion during the learning and riding process, and plenty of adjustments can be made to the seat, handlebar and frame as needed. While a child's first stage of interacting with the Xtend Mg+ introduces the concept of balance, the second phase introduces pedaling forward rather than pushing to encourage motion. Image Credit: smarTrike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extendable Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing bikes with extendable frames to accommodate a child's growth and capabilities, reducing the need for frequent product replacements. - **Balance-to-pedal Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating bikes that transition from balance bikes to pedal bikes, allowing children to learn and progress at their own pace. - **Child-friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing bikes with lightweight frames and adjustable features to support children's independent learning and riding experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with bike manufacturers to create innovative and educational toy bikes for children. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating extendable and balance-to-pedal bikes into outdoor adventure programs and activities for children. - **Children's Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with bike brands to offer customizable and adjustable bikes that can be easily adapted to individual children's needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Advanced Toddler Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-bike.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Designer Kids Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Costway-Kids-Bike.md) - [Self-Balancing Baby Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow.md) - [Kid-Friendly Motorized Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himiway-c1.md) - [Easy-to-Balance Youth E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-kinder-pro.md) - [Youth-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statyc-12edrive.md) - [Collapsible 5-in-1 Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liki-trike-midnight-edition.md)