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Reflecting on your first childhoodbike, you might recall a heavy frame, coaster brakes, and gearing suited only for flat terrain. In recent years, companies like Woom have recognized that traditional children’s bikes often fail to meet the specific needs of young riders. Woom has addressed this by designing bikes that prioritize safety, comfort, and ergonomics for children.

Woom children’s bikes are packed with features that ensure safety and increase comfort for your smaller rider. Woom didn’t just scale down an adult bike, they designed the frame and components around every dimension where children are different.

Woom Advantages

• Lightweight frame and fork
• Lightweight, low spoke count wheels
• Ergonomically designed contact points (saddle, grips, pedals)
• Custom child-sized brake levers
• Steering limiters
• Adjustable stem (woom 4, 5, and 6)
• Simplified gearing

Quality Matters

The build quality of these bikes and durability mean that they will be passed along to the next rider when the first one graduates to the larger size. For years, we have seen these pass through the hands of multiple families in a neighborhood. Woom bikes also thrive on the secondary market with a healthy resale value.

Tern and Woom, Family Biking Stars

Many of our Tern families are Woom families as well. A not uncommon sight in the shop is a Woom 3 sticking out of a Cargo Hold bag after the smaller riding partner opted to take the last half ride on the back of a GSD. Woom bikes are designed to keep up with parents or bigger kids,  so kids can start learning safe riding practices early on. With low weight and appropriate gearing for longer rides, kids can experience independent riding at a much younger age.

With the rise in family biking in DC and beyond, Tern and Woom are natural partners. They both share a commitment to high quality, long lasting components, and rider centered design.

During the recent DC BudgetOversight Hearing, DDOT Interim Director Kershbaum testified that nearly 3,000 people had already applied to the E-Bike Incentive Program at that time. With only around 250 slots available for rebates due to the funding, this means that at least 2,750 people won’t be getting access to the “golden ticket” of a voucher.

We knew that this program would be popular, and in anticipation of that we started adding eligible bikes to our inventory.

One of our favorite bikes, the Quick Haul P9, is not eligible for the rebate. As a Class 3 (28mph capable) cargo bike, it does not meet one of the requirements.

So, what can we do for the rest of DC that has been waiting for this rebate program to arrive?

Starting the weekend of April 13th, the Quick Haul P9 will go on a limited sale for $2599.

This bike debuted at $3299, which means this bike is now $700 off its original price, and $300 off current pricing in other shops.

The P9 has the Performance Line Speed motor, a capable 9 speed drivetrain, and 50kg rear cargo capacity. The adjustable stem and seatpost accommodate riders from 5’3″-6’5″, and down to 4’9″ with an alternative seatpost.

If DC’s E-Bike Incentive Rebate Program started you thinking about a new way of getting around the city, here’s another option that doesn’t require winning the voucher lottery.