It’s no secret that kids today spend more time in front of screens than outdoors. At Huffy, we believe learning to ride a bike is one of the best ways to build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of movement.
That’s why we partnered with Pedal Kids USA, a national organization focused on teaching kids how to ride, to evaluate how well our new Grow Ride Move (GRM) bikes support learning.
Putting GRM Kids' Bikes to the Test
When Huffy set out to develop the GRM lineup, the goal wasn't simply to build another kids' bike. The team re-engineered every size around the fundamentals that help children learn to ride more naturally—including proper fit, stability, and control.
To validate that approach, Huffy partnered with Pedal Kids USA, an organization that has helped thousands of children and families learn to ride confidently through professional coaching.
According to Scott Fitzgerald, Founder of Pedal Kids USA, Huffy's design philosophy immediately stood out.
"When Huffy came to us and said they were re-engineering a complete line of kids' bikes around fit and the core elements of control, we couldn't have been more excited."
Testing Bikes Designed Around How Kids Learn
Rather than evaluating only speed or performance, Pedal Kids coaches focused on the characteristics that matter most when teaching a child to ride—confidence, balance, control, and overall comfort.
Those observations reinforced many of the design decisions built into the Huffy GRM, including its kid-specific geometry, lower center of gravity, longer wheelbase, smaller crank arms, and natural upright riding position.
As Fitzgerald explains:
"When a child feels secure, their feet are on the ground, and they're in a natural upright position, they can stop fighting the fear and start trusting their body."
That confidence is exactly what the GRM platform was designed to encourage. When kids feel stable and in control, they can focus on developing balance, steering, braking, and pedaling instead of simply trying not to fall.
Here's what stood out to parents and coaches:
· Perfect Fit frame designed to support proper riding posture
· Thoughtful geometry that helps kids feel balanced and in control
· Fun colors and modern styling that kids were excited to ride
· An accessible price point parents appreciate
Most importantly, Pedal Kids coaches confirmed that GRM bikes are designed to teach the skills kids need to ride, making them ideal for first-time riders and kids who enjoy riding, too.
Hear directly from Pedal Kids founder Scott Fitzgerald and their coaching team as they share why GRM bikes work so well for learning.
Helping More Kids Experience the Joy of Riding
Since the year 2000, the number of kids riding bikes has plummeted. But for Pedal Kids USA, the mission extends beyond teaching children how to pedal; it's about giving families the confidence to enjoy riding together.
After working with thousands of families, Fitzgerald believes one principle remains true:
"We've worked with thousands of families and thousands of kids, and one thing we've learned is that every child can experience biking the way many of us did growing up. It's important to let kids learn at their own pace—that's why the bike itself is such an important tool."
That philosophy closely aligns with the vision behind the Huffy GRM lineup: creating thoughtfully designed kids' bikes that help more children build confidence, develop real riding skills, and discover a lifelong love of cycling.
Ready to get your child rolling? Check out our Learning to Ride blog for expert tips and guidance.
