Its standout feature is an additional pedal kit (sold separately) that transforms the Strider 14x Sport from balance bike to first pedal bike.

Emma, mum of our 19-month-old child tester, described the AIRO as "sleek, smart and beautiful quality" and she was particularly impressed by how well it fitted her young son. With no pedals, a balance bike lets kids focus on their balance, coordination, speed control and steering. Funbee Lauflernrad for children The Lauflernrad prepared an educational toy that children as young as 3 years of cycling. For a child starting their cycling journey a little later, this convertible balance-to-pedal bike is ideal it converts in 2 ways, both from a smaller balance bike suitable for riders with a minimum inside leg measurement of 37cm (around 3 to 4 years old) to a larger balance bike suitable for riders with an inside leg measurement up to 55cm (around 6 years old) and to a first pedal bike for riders from about the age of 4. For the money, the bike has plenty of play value with the added flexibility of adding pedals when your child is ready.Once they gain confidence, the stabiliser can be removed and the bike converts to a traditional 2-wheeled design.

His mum Louise added, “You can tell it is from a good brand as it is sturdy, and it looks expensive too. It’s a well-balanced bike with a seat that can be adjusted by almost 20cm, and thin, child-friendly handlebars. The bike has a metal frame with a soft padded adjustable seat is comfortable to use wheels that offer plenty of stability to whoever is riding. And to make things even more complicated, manufacturers often detail different measurements in their technical specifications (as you'll see from our list of the 15 best, below). And it’s great that it comes almost fully assembled – all you’ll need to do is tighten the screws (Allen key provided) and top up the air in the tyres.

Naše poslanstvo je najti najbolj privlačne, zabavne in kreativne izdelke za vas, vašo družino in prijatelje. Solid tyres – either plastic or rubber, often filled with foam – are a bit bumpier but are cheaper and don’t puncture. It features a ‘growing’ frame and gear system, rubber belt drive, front and rear brakes with easy-pull brake levers, and a height-adjustable seat. And some balance bikes also come with pedal attachments, so that you can turn it into a pedal bike later.

The seat post goes low enough to accommodate a rider with a 33cm inside leg measurement, which is average for a 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. It arrives set up as a balance bike; changing from balance bike to pedal bike and, particularly, from the small-size pedal bike to the bigger size is not difficult (the instructions are clear and tools are included). The handlebars are also adjustable, and the bike also sports safety grips, crash pads, ball-bearing wheels and steering, and soft foam tyres.Its super-lightweight frame means it's easy for parents and even children to lift or carry the bike where necessary. I know with Raleigh I'm putting my son in safe hands as it's a trusted heritage brand – and the high quality is obvious straight away. without stability wheels | Brakes: No | Wheels: 8in | Tyres: Solid rubber | Seat height: 35cm to 46. Designed to look like the iconic Raleigh Team Banana road bike, this mini balance bike version boasts a striking black and yellow glossy paint job on its sturdy aluminium frame. Kellie, mum of our child tester, Chester, 3 (pictured above), found the Rookie's impressively low weight and adjustable reach made the bike easy and enjoyable to ride.

He wanted to test ride it straight away, according to his mum Jaimie, who added, "The sturdiness and quality of the frame and wheels is fantastic. There is a nifty handle that makes it easier to carry the bike home if your mini cyclist tires mid-journey. Suitable for riders with a minimum inside leg measurement of 40cm, the bike is ideally suited to taller 3 year olds and 4 to 5 year olds who want to get to grips with balancing and steering before moving onto pedalling on the same cycle.Thanks to a seat post that can be adjusted with a lever and handlebars that can be rotated with an Allen key (included) to alter the reach, it can be perfectly adjusted to fit a growing rider. To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page.