Krabat Runner Walking Bike | Adaptive Kick Bike for Kids

Let active kids keep up with their friends on the playground with the Krabat Runner Adaptive Walking Bike, a first-of-its-kind kick bike and walking bike hybrid designed for children who need light to moderate postural support. Nimble and lightweight, the Runner lets children move actively and independently, with the 3-wheel design and saddle providing the stability and balance they need to stay on track and have fun doing it.

Developed by Krabat, the Runner is built to blur the line between special needs equipment and the playground gear every other child enjoys. Whether it is used with or without the seat module, it looks like a trendy ride rather than a piece of medical equipment, so your child can feel like one of the kids.

Key Benefits

• Active, independent mobility - Children propel themselves, building balance, coordination, and confidence while keeping up with scooters and bikes at the park.
• Stable 3-wheel design - Dual front wheels with a cross bar provide stability, and the cross bar doubles as a footrest when the Runner is used with the seat in walking mode.
• Grows with your child - The saddle and steering bar are both height adjustable, and the seat can be adjusted without tools. The detachable, contoured seat lets the Runner adapt as balance and speed develop, or simply by preference.
• Peace of mind for caregivers - A removable rear push bar gives carers control for children who need extra help staying on the path, and a user brake supports safe stopping.
• Easy to transport - The steering bar folds in and the frame weighs only about 6 kg (13 lbs) without the seat, so it is easy to carry into a mall, cafe, or indoor destination.
• Two sizes for a wider age range - Size 1 supports children up to 110 lbs (50 kg) and Size 2 supports larger children and teens up to 198 lbs (90 kg).

Key Features

• Brand: Krabat (Sunrise Medical)
• Product: Krabat Runner
• Type: Adaptive walking bike and kick bike hybrid, 3-wheel design with saddle
• Size 1: Approximately ages 4-9, maximum user weight 50 kg (110 lbs)
• Size 2: Ages 9 and up, maximum user weight 90 kg (198 lbs)
• Seat height (as listed for the standard Runner): 17 to 23 inches
• Steering bar height (as listed for the standard Runner): 26 to 33 inches
• Weight: About 6 kg (13 lbs) without the seat
• Steering bar: Height adjustable and fold-away
• Saddle / seat: Height adjustable, tool-free adjustment, detachable and contoured for use as a walking bike
• Brake: User brake
• Stability: Dual front wheels and cross bar, with front foot rests for walking mode
• Push bar: Detachable rear push bar for carer control
• Optional accessories: Saddle, push handle, back support with pelvic belt, and Satori steering
• Best for: Active children and teens who need light to moderate postural support and want to move independently
• Use case: Playground and park play, school and community outings, therapy programs, family activities
• Funding: Funding options may be available. Consult your therapist or funding coordinator.

Why We Like It

The best adaptive equipment is the kind a child wants to use. The Krabat Runner looks like something from the playground, not the clinic, and that matters. Kids are more likely to ride it, ride it longer, and ride it with friends, which is where much of the physical and social benefit comes from.

The design is practical too. The 3-wheel layout gives stability without sacrificing agility, the saddle and steering bar adjust as children grow, and the detachable seat lets families and therapists change the setup as balance improves. The removable push bar means carers can step in when needed and step back when the child is ready to go solo.

Add the fold-away steering bar and lightweight frame, and the Runner is easy to bring along wherever the day goes. If you are looking for an adaptive walking bike that promotes active, independent movement and helps children feel like just one of the kids, the Krabat Runner is an outstanding choice.