Is the STRIDA easy to ride?

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Yes. Most people simply ride off after a few minutes. Two things are different from an ordinary bike: you sit upright, and you steer more with your body.

You sit upright

The handlebars are high and close to the saddle. So you sit upright, without a bent back or a tense neck, and there is no weight on your wrists. You naturally look ahead and see the traffic well.

Left an ordinary bike: you lean forward. Right the STRIDA: you sit upright.
Left an ordinary bike: you lean forward. Right the STRIDA: you sit upright.

You steer more with your body

On a STRIDA you sit a little higher above the wheels than on an ordinary bike. So you take a corner mostly by leaning into it a little, and you turn the handlebars only slightly. The steering is direct: small movements are enough.

Tips for your first ride

  1. Set the saddle so your leg is almost straight with the pedal at the bottom.
  2. Start in a quiet street or an empty car park.
  3. Look where you want to go, not at your front wheel.
  4. Lean gently into corners and move the handlebars calmly.

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