BIKESTAR® Safety Lightweight Kids First Running Balance Bike with brakes and with air tires for Kids age 3 year old boys and girls | 12 Inch Sport Edition | Berry & Turquoise

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Air filled tyres offer better traction over surfaces, bumps in the pavements, on grass and dirt tracks etc.

The best balance bikes for toddlers and preschoolers for 2023 The best balance bikes for toddlers and preschoolers for 2023

Our child tester Brooke, 4, could see herself transitioning from balancing to pedalling on the LittleBig and said, "I can't wait to go to the forest to ride my bike and when I am older, I can use the pedals like the big kids do. Sturdy, stylish and excellent quality, this is a fantastic investment for the 3 to 6 year age group. It’s very expensive but super high-quality and you are effectively getting a balance bike and 2 sizes of pedal bike in 1. Although the bike looks small the lowest seat height is 33cm inches (13 inches) so your child should have an inseam of around 14 inches (35. It's standout feature is a carrying handle set in the frame – very useful when your little rider decides to dismount before you've reached your destination.

Whereas toddlers will find narrower handlebars easier when controlling the bike, as kids get older wider bars give the more comfort when riding. Emma, mum of our child tester aged 19 months, described the AIRO as "sleek, smart and beautiful quality," and was particularly impressed by how well it fitted her young son. To make sure there is growing room in the bike, look for a maximum seat height which is at least 5cm (2 inches) greater than the child's inside leg measurement (inseam). We welcome product reviews, personal stories that are real which make us laugh, smile or even shed the occasional tear to help preserve a better kids on bikes experience.

BIKESTAR® Safety Lightweight Kids First Running Balance Bike

The seat post goes low enough to accommodate a rider with a 33cm inside leg measurement, which is average for 2 to 3 year old, but the 5kg frame and long reach make this a bike ideal for taller (up to 98cm) and stronger children. The seat adjusts from 37cm to 48cm and has a quick release seatpost clamp so can easily be adjusted when needed without tools. So, when the time comes, your child will take to a pedal bike confidently and quickly – which will save everyone time, tears and scraped knees. We also like the footrests and the quick-release clamps for tool-free handlebar and seat adjustment.Knowing how rough 2-year olds can be, you can rest assured that the bike will survive all their antics. It’s not built to span a big age range – it fits a child with an inside leg measurement of 31cm to 41cm – which might limit its appeal if you’re looking for longevity, but does mean it 'fits' a 2-year-old rider very well. This makes maintenance a breeze since you don’t even have to worry about adding any pressure to the tires. A midweight 100% recyclable magnesium alloy balance bike with height-adjustable eco-leather saddle, handlebars with grips, large air-filled rubber tyres and spokeless wheels with ball bearings, the GOSWIFT is a wallet-friendly option for taller or older toddlers. It's standout feature is an additional pedal kit (sold separately) that transforms the Strider 14x Sport from balance to first pedal bike.