The Zooom is a sleek looking balance bike suitable for children aged 3 years and over, which was very popular when it was released by Adventure in 2013.
With a frame constructed from 6061 aluminium, the Zooom is reasonably light within the balance bike world.
Lot of cheaper balance bikes are built from steel tubing, and as a result, can be very heavy for small children to manoeuvre.
When it was released it had an RRP of £110 which at the time made it one of the more premium balance bikes on the market.
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The Zooom balance bike is no longer available new, but it often appears on Ebay – a sign that it’s a good quality bike.
Zooom balance bike review
Inside the box, the Zooom balance bike comes with an instruction sheet which is easy to follow, requiring the handlebars to be rotated into position and the wheels attached.
Components such as the wheels and grips seem good quality for the price bracket, and the paintwork has good depth to it. Talking of which the Zooom comes in a range of colours, including blue, pink, green and orange, which should give enough choice to cater for most tastes.
There is a great deal of adjustment possible with the Zooom balance bike, as it comes shipped with not one but two seatposts of differing length, allowing children with longer legs or just a tad older to climb aboard the saddle and ride in comfort.
A lot of children will use their legs not just for getting a move on, but also for when it’s time to stop. It’s debatable whether children at this age (around 3 years plus) will have the ability to operate a hand brake, but even so, the Zooom comes equipped with a v-brake at the rear wheel.
I bought an Adventure Zooom balance bike for my niece as a present for her third birthday, and within thirty seconds she was straddling the bike and within another five zooming around the house, with a HUGE grin on her face!
Now, please don’t misunderstand me here.
I’m not saying the Zooom is responsible for her instant balance biking abilities – it is not. All children are different, and quite rightly will get the hang of things in their own time. In A’s case, it just so happened that she was up and running quickly.
The Zooom balance bike review – the final verdict
My niece has been riding her Zooom balance bike for 3 months now and has progressed from riding around the house to along the local cycle path.
The Zooom has proven to be a lightweight but robust balance bike, taking all of the bashes and knocks a lively three year old can throw at it.
Editor update 2025: The fact that 12 years later these balance bikes are still being sold on Ebay shows that they’re well made and durable.
Alternatives to the Zooom balance bike
Sadly the Adventure Zooom balance bike is no longer available to buy new, but there’s a lot of very good balance bikes that we now recommend instead.
The Hornit AIRO is our favourite choice for active kids who want to get out and about as fast and as far as possible on their balance bike. You can read more in our Hornit AIRO 12 balance bike review.
We also highly recommend the Kidvelo Rookie 12 for slightly more nervous children who want a more upright riding position, which you can read about in our Kidvelo Rookie 12 Balance Bike Review.
For all our recommendations do check out our comprehensive guide: Best balance bikes 2025
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