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Toddlebike/Lena Scooter

Price
£22.00
Age Range
1–3 years
Colours
Red
Bike Weight
0.8kg

The Lena Toddlebike is a perfect beginners 'scooter' (or pre-balance bike) for when a child has begun walking (usually around 18months, but it can be earlier) and has an inside leg measurement of 20cm.

The Toddlebike features two wheels at the rear, making it more stable than a balance bike if your child isn't at that stage yet, and requires more stability.

The geometry is narrower than a traditional three-wheel trike, which enables your child to learn the balance skills needed to progress quickly onto a balance bike when they are ready.

It can be used inside and outside the house and is REALLY lightweight (less than 1kg).

Scuttlebug

Price
£22.99
Age Range
1–3 years
Colours
Red Yellow Pink Green
Bike Weight
0.6kg

The Scuttlebug has a three-wheel design which is great for stability and is aimed at slightly older toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old.

Available in a range of bright, colourful designs, including bumblebee, butterfly, grasshopper and beetle.

It requires steering, so is the next stage in helping your child develop their motor skills (whilst having great fun and being active).

The Scuttlebug wheels are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and ensures a smooth, quiet ride. It folds in three simple steps meaning it's portable and can easily be taken on your travels.

Scramblebug

Price
£39.99
Age Range
1–2 years
Colours
Red Blue Pink Green
Bike Weight
1.8kg

The Scramblebug is a popular choice with parents who have younger children desperate to get moving on wheels, but are too young to ride a balance bike.

The Scramblebug is aimed at ages 10 months to 2 years and has 4 wheels to provide maximum stability for young riders. It's available in 3 bright colourful designs - green, purple and red.

It's very lightweight, and features a 3-step simple folding system meaning it's portable so you can easily take it on your travels.  

The wheels move 360° so the rider can move around in any direction - forwards, backwards and even sideways. The Scramblebug can be used both indoors and outdoors.

B'Twin Runride 100

Price
£59.98
Age Range
2–5 years
Rider Height
85–104cm
Inside Leg
30–41cm
Colours
Bike Weight
3.2kg
Warranty
2 years

Decathlon's budget-friendly balance bike offering is the Runride 100 with 10" wheels and solid tyres, making it a good option for inside riding, though outdoors might not be so comfortable.

The steel frame has a modern design and comes in white, and has a spot for your child to rest their feet when they've picked up enough speed.

The handlebar height and saddle height are adjustable, so you can finetune the fit.

Zinc Flyte Dash

Price
£59.99
Inside Leg
32–47cm
Colours
Bike Weight
2.97kg
Warranty
2 years

The Zinc Flyte is a 12” wheel balance bike with solid tyres, making it more suitable to indoor riding than outdoor, as well as a well-placed footrest for when they pick up speed.
Despite the fact that it’s not ideal for cycling outside, it does come with a built-in rear mudguard, so if your little one is comfortable enough with the solid tyres on uneven surfaces, then at least it’ll keep the road spray at bay.

B'Twin Convertible 2-in-1

Price
£59.99
Age Range
1–3 years
Rider Height
73–95cm
Colours
Bike Weight
2.89kg
Warranty
2 years

BTwin 14

Price
£100.00
Age Range
3–5 years
Rider Height
90–105cm
Colours
Black White Orange Blue Pink
Bike Weight
8.7kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin 14 is sold exclusively at Decathlon (who are huge in Europe), which probably explains the more continental style "step through" frame design, and the ability to deliver this bike at such a low price.

The frame is steel, which usually means a very heavy bike. However, the style of this one, with the low step over and lack of cross bar helps keep the weight down to 8.7kg.

This is still a lot heavier than the more expensive aluminium framed 14" wheel bikes -  but it's a lot less than the 10kg plus bikes you get elsewhere, and it has "proper" tyres - beware other 14" wheel cheap bikes with foam or plastic tyres.

The very low frame itself will be easy for children to get on and off - especially important for children who would struggle to lift their leg over a higher frame. The braking system is designed specifically for smaller hands.
The bike comes with front and rear lights too, plus the 500 model has mudguards fitted, which the 100 model doesn't.

The stabilisers unscrew easily - although if your child isn't ready to pedal we'd recommend a balance bike instead.

Common
Second-hand

Strider Sport Balance Bike

Price
£119.99
Age Range
1–5 years
Colours
Green Orange Pink Red
Bike Weight
3kg

Built to be incredibly robust, fast and fun, Striders are used in balance bike racing the world over, as well as by children who just want to ride at a more leisurely pace.

The most popular model is the lightweight Strider Sport which is readily available here in the UK.

The Strider Sport weighs 3kg, making it easy for your child to ride and manoeuvre. It features mini-grips meaning little hands can easily take control and learn how to ride and balance on the bike.

The saddle goes as low as 28cm, which Strider claims is suitable for 18 months plus, but remember every child is different so measure them carefully.

You can read our review of the Strider Sport here.

Btwin 16 100

Price
£129.99
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Inside Leg
48–60cm
Colours
Bike Weight
8.7kg
Warranty
2 years

Kidvelo Rookie 12

Price
£130.00
Age Range
1–4 years
Inside Leg
30–47cm
Colours
Blue Green Pink Red
Bike Weight
2.89kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 12 has been designed by some of the most experienced people in the balance bike industry.

We've taken a close look at this bike and were really impressed. They've designed Kidvelo Rookie 12 balance bike from the ground up with all the attention to detail you'd expect from people who've spent most of their careers working with balance bikes.
It has features such as sealed bearings on the wheels and a proper headset - bits you don't see but really make a difference to the quality of the product. 

You can read our review of the Kidvelo Rookie 12 here for full details of this bike. 

Hoozar Cruz 12 Balance Bike

Price
£137.00
Age Range
1–5 years
Inside Leg
30–46cm
Colours
Pink Blue Red
Bike Weight
3.2kg
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for frames and forks, 1 year warranty for other parts

The Hoozar Cruz 12 balance bike is one of the lightest and best value balance bikes on the market which has a rear brake.

As well as the brake, the Cruz also features a lightweight frame, "proper" air filled pneumatic tyres, a footrest and adjustable scoop seat.

Weighing only 3.2kg the Cruz 12 is easy for young riders to manoeuvre and parents to transport. It is aimed at children from 18 months old to approximately 5 years old.

Hornit AIRO 12

Price
£139.00
Age Range
1–5 years
Inside Leg
30–46cm
Colours
White Red Blue Pink Blue Yellow Green
Bike Weight
2.95kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit AIRO is one of the lightest balance bikes we've ever reviewed here at Cycle Sprog - in fact when it arrived we thought the box was empty it was that light!

Designed for children aged 18 months and over (depending on their size and readiness for using a balance bike), the light weight means it is very easy for a young child to move it around.

You'll also be pleased when they get fed up riding and you're left carrying it! You can read our full review of the Hornit AIRO 12 here.

HORNIT BLACK FRIDAY BUNDLEGet the AIRO balance bike + a helmet + a TRACE light from just £141 (RRP from £181)

Offer runs until 23:59 on 2nd December 2024 or while stocks last. 

Common
Second-hand

Specialized Hotwalk

Price
£149.00
Age Range
1.5–3 years
Rider Height
73–81cm
Colours
Blue Red Pink Green
Bike Weight
4.2kg
Warranty
Lifetime warranty on frame and forks

The Specialized Hotwalk balance bike has a very low frame, making it easy for young children to clamber on and off of it, regardless of what they're wearing, or how long their legs are.

There's a little ledge for putting feet on when scooting along and picking up speed, and the frame is lightweight aluminium making it reasonably easy to carry once they've had enough and you're carrying home!

Cube Cubie 120 Walk

Price
£159.00
Age Range
2–4 years
Rider Height
90–115cm
Colours
Orange Blue
Bike Weight
3.9kg
Warranty
Frame only - 5 years

The Cube Cubie 120 Walk balance bike is the very smallest bike in Cube's extensive kids bike range.

A low standover height means it's easy for little legs to get on and off and the tyres are "proper" pneumatics ones so they're going to be grippy and comfortable for outside riding.

Cube have fitted a steering limiter to stop your little one getting into scrapes if they decide to turn the handlebars too quickly, and to help you carry the balance bike home when they've had enough for the day there's a handle integrated into the seat.

We've not been able to review this particular bike but we've reviewed a number of larger Cube pedal bikes and have always been impressed with the German precision engineering and attention to detail.

Btwin Riverside 20 Single Speed

Price
£159.99
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
120–135cm
Colours
Bike Weight
10.49kg
Warranty
2 years

Carrera Cosmos 14

Price
£180.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–117cm
Colours
Black White
Bike Weight
6kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

The Carrera Cosmos 14 is Halfords in-house pedal bike and is aimed at ages 4 to 6 years old.

The bike features an aluminium frame, Kenda tyres, child-sized alloy V-brakes and a chain guard to protect clothes and fingers.

This makes it one of the best options if you're looking to buy your kids' bike at Halfords, as it's significantly lighter and better quality than other bikes.

Boardman JNR 12" Balance

Price
£180.00
Age Range
2–4 years
Inside Leg
36–41cm
Colours
Teal Black
Bike Weight
3.7kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Boardman JRN 12" balance bike frame and fork is made from triple-butted aluminium to help keep weight low, and the single down tube construction upfront allows greater standover clearance for little legs.

Wide, fast-rolling tyres reduce bumps and vibration to build confidence, and as this grows and the speeds increase, the adjustable reach brake lever is designed for tiny hands to learn to brake (they'll wear through their shoe soles before they reach this stage).

A carry handle in the back of the balance bike-sized saddle makes the bike easy to carry when your little one has had enough biking for one day.

YOMO 12

Price
£180.00
Age Range
0.5–3 years
Rider Height
83–109cm
Inside Leg
32–42cm
Colours
Blue Pink
Bike Weight
3.6kg
Warranty
Lifetime Frame and Forks, 1-Year Parts

If you like your child to have the latest products, then you're going to love the fact that YOMO bikes are a brand new quality kids bike brand.

They only launched at the end of 2023, but are designed by a dad with years of experience in the kids bike industry.

We've been sent one of their larger pedal bikes to review and we were immediately struck by the attention to detail, and reckon their balance bike, the YOMO 12 balance bike will be a great way to get your little onto two wheels and preparing for the transition to pedalling.

YOMO also do child size bike helmets, with an extra small size for heads 46 - 50cm in circumference.

Forme Cubley 14

Price
£188.99
Age Range
3–5 years
Rider Height
105–117cm
Inside Leg
43–48cm
Colours
Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green
Bike Weight
6.12kg
Warranty
Lifetime on Frame

The Forme Cubley 14 has all the features that you want when your child is learning to ride so they gain confidence quickly.

Weighing in at just 6.12kg the Cubley 14 is light enough for your child to pick it up and manoeuvre themselves, and not too heavy for you to carry if they suddenly decide they’ve had enough halfway through your ride.

The geometry of this bike has been designed with the youngest of riders in mind, and it comes with a size specific crankset and pedals for little legs, narrow bars, and a short reach stem. The 14″ diameter wheelset is alloy and attaches to the frame with nuts.

We were very impressed with the slightly larger Forme Cubley 18 we were sent to review.

Hornit AIRO 14 Balance Bike

Price
£189.00
Age Range
3–7 years
Inside Leg
40–53cm
Colours
Red Yellow
Bike Weight
4.18kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit AIRO 14 is a balance bike designed for beginners that are too tall for a traditional 12" wheeler.

It's fitted with a rear brake and child sized brake lever which is useful for learning to stop before moving into a pedal bike.

HORNIT BLACK FRIDAY BUNDLEGet the AIRO balance bike + a helmet + a TRACE light from just £141 (RRP from £181)

Offer runs until 23:59 on 2nd December 2024 or while stocks last. 

BTwin 16 900

Price
£199.99
Age Range
4–5 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Colours
Red Blue
Bike Weight
7.3kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

It's unusual to find a lightweight aluminium framed 16" wheel kids bike at this price point.  B'Twin is the in-house brand for Decathlon, which explains why - they're such a huge company they have economies of scale that many smaller brands don't have.  This means they can deliver a great value kids bike at a cheap price.

Until recently Decathlon's kids bikes were all heavy steel framed affairs, but they're been upgrading their range and the B'Twin 16 900 is a great example of what they've managed to deliver.

The BTwin 16 weighs in at 7.3kg, which is significantly lighter than most cheap 16 inch kids bikes at this price, or lower.

Plus the bicycle is fitted with mudguards, a kickstand and a chain guard, which can be great additions if you're riding regularly to school or around town and want your child to ride their own bike.

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