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Buddy Bike, LLC manufactures and distributes The Buddy Bike® an alternative tandem bicycle that provides safe family fun and therapeutic activity for cyclists with special needs.

 

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That's My Hope is a book designed to discuss disability, trauma & illness w/children. Click to buy at Amazon.

That's My Hope
is a book designed to discuss disability, trauma & illness w/children. Cover art was inspired by the Buddy Bike!
Available at Amazon.com.

 

The Buddy Bike - The Alternative Tandem Bicycle. The Buddy Bike is the alternative inline tandem bicycle (bicycle for two) that places the stoker (smaller rider) in the front seat while the rear rider controls the steering. It is shorter in length than a typical tandem and has a lower front seat so both riders can safely enjoy the view. The Buddy Bike isn't just for kids. It can support up to 380 pounds; making it the ultimate family bike that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and abilities. Its features make it especially beneficial for special needs children who otherwise would not be able to experience the thrill of riding a bicycle. Utilizing this unique patented design and quality bike parts, the Buddy Bike provides safety and REAL quality time!

WHAT IS THE BUDDY BIKE?
SPECS & FEATURES | PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE MODELS:  FAMILY BB102-AL-8 | FAMILY LTD ED BB102-AL-NU


Buddy Bike Family
Limited Edition
featuring NuVinci N360 CVP drive train
MORE INFO & WHERE TO TRY


Buddy Bike Family 8 speed
Budget-friendly, family-friendly Buddy Bike tandem

Choose the right Buddy Bike for you!
SIDE-BY-SIDE MODEL COMPARISON


Products & Pricing

FUNDING INFORMATION

NEW PRODUCT!  Axel Release Classic
Add rear wheel quick release to internal hub bicycles. Learn more at our Products page.

***STOLEN BIKE ALERT - CHICAGO***
A Buddy Bike Sport 2010 model silver frame with 27 speed Shimano Deore hub was stolen at the Canon Drive parking lot at the Lincoln Park Zoo. There are only 16 Buddy Bikes in the Chicago area. But no more than SIX including the stolen bike with silver frames AND Shimano Deore 27-speed hub. If you see a bike that you suspect of being stolen, please call the police and keep in mind that there may be other families with the same bike that in the area.   SEE IMAGE OF STOLEN BIKE MODEL

Buddy Bike provides safety for child riders. When your child is too big for the baby seat and too small to ride alone, riding with your child behind you on the old-fashioned tandem or tag-along bike can be a risky experience. With the Buddy Bike, your child sits directly in front of you, between your arms. You no longer have to twist around to check on your child, losing your balance and risking an accident. On the Buddy Bike, children feel that they are in charge while being close to the arms and security of the parent or caregiver. What a great way for a child to learn how to bike safely, exercise and enjoy real quality family time! The Buddy Bike can be a useful tool for teaching older riders how to ride a bike. The Buddy Bike is the ultimate family bike that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and makes a wonderful addition to any bike rental fleet.

Special needs...special bike. The Buddy Bike is the alternative tandem bicycle for riders of all abilities. The Buddy Bike's innovative design and safety features provide children with special needs an opportunity for social interaction, physical exercise and physical therapy that would otherwise be unavailable. To read about the therapeutic benefits of the Buddy Bike for kids with autism, down syndrome, sight impairment, hearing impairment and other low incidence disabilities or minor physical disabilities visit our Special Needs web page.   SPECIAL NEEDS

Funding Options Many families have utilized medical waivers and funds to purchase the Buddy Bike as therapeutic equipment for children with mildly physical and/or cognitive disabilities such as autism, Down Syndrome, sight impairment and cerebral palsy. The programs may vary but you should check with your family support counselor, case worker, physical therapist (PT), occupational therapist (OT) or other medical professional to find out if funding is available through county or state funding and grants. Buddy Bike, LLC is registered as a vendor with several funding sources including all counties in Wisconsin. For more information and other creative funding ideas please visit our Alternative Funding web page. Therapists and funding source representatives please send your vendor forms to shelley@buddybike.com.

Visit our Funding Options page to find
Medical Provider or funding source near you.

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A Note from Generation Rescue via Facebook (4/14/11)
Jenny McCarthy's Autism Organization

"The buddy bike is an amazing thing for children on the spectrum. What we found from the families that tried it was that it was really good for sensory integration and motor skills as well as building up the weaker muscle groups and working on balance. We found the kids were showing more self confidence because they were accomplishing a task they may not otherwise be able to do, and the bike was great at not only allowing them to accomplish these tasks but reinforced the behavior because they could continue to do well. Also, it is wonderful for the kids because they get to interact with their parents and from the parents perspective they get the simple joy of riding bikes with their children. We love the buddy bike!"

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All sales are final. All amounts are in USD. Prices are subject to change without notice.
All Buddy Bike specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Congratulations Austin Howell
on winning the Buddy Bike in
The Great Bike Giveaway
by The Friendship Circle!

 

Pick Your Prize Contest
by Disability Today Network
ended May 18, 2012
WINNERS ANNOUNCED SOON!

Pick Your Prize Contest by Disability Today Network

 

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to help Nana's Wish provide
a special needs child with a Buddy Bike! Specify funds for
A Bike From Austin Program

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The Buddy Bike has been tested, rated and recognized as a product that is friendly for children of all abilities by AblePlay and the National Lekotek Center.

 

 

 

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EVENTS
See a Buddy Bike at:

 

2012 AutismOne / Generation Rescue Conference
The Westin Lombard
Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL
5/23/12 - 5/27/12
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INTERBIKE International Bicycle Expo
The Sands Expo Center
Las Vegas, NV
9/19/11 - 9/21/11
interbike.com

BOOTH 7103

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Buddy Bike previously known as the Love Bike

Buddy Bike was previously
known as the Love Bike.

 

   

 
  
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