One of the best things about balance bikes is that they are very easy to ride. Even young kids can ride them without any help.

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Put the saddle at its lowest point when they are just starting out and then gradually raise it as they grow taller. They don’t contain air like normal bikes. Instead, they use a foam material. They are solid through and through but still very light. This bike will really grow with your child and you shouldn’t need to buy another balance bike apart from this one. With time, they learn how to balance and don’t rely as much on their feet to keep the bike from falling. However, although it will be a great balance bike for some children it may be an awful choice for others so it’s very important to consider your child’s height when buying this balance bike.Brakes or no brakes? The higher-spec balance bikes tend to have brakes, scaled down to child size, either on both wheels or just on the rear wheel. Budget bikes tend not to have them. Opinion is divided on what's best: balance bikes can be stopped perfectly well with feet but some argue that it's good to learn about braking before you venture on to a bike with pedals – and better for your shoe leather. We'd say that, roughly speaking, a child probably doesn't have the hand/eye coordination for using brakes until about 2.5 to 3.5 years. The Bikestar bike works just like any other balance bike. The child sits on the saddle with their feet on the ground and pushes off with their feet. The Micro brand is a leading brand in the world of scooters, and it's name is synonymous with quality and durability. Micro has now ventured into the world of balance bikes, with its creation the microbike. But does the micro bike live up to the same standards as the mini micro scooter is well known for in the scooter world? The Bikestar balance bike makes work so much easier for you. The wheels are made from a material called EVA. This Strider bike has adjustable handlebars and seat which will grow with your child. It’s lowest seat height is 11 inches (28cm) which will be perfect for even the youngest child (from 18 months). It also means that younger siblings will be able to have a go as well.

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This makes maintenance a breeze since you don’t even have to worry about adding any pressure to the tires. 4. Sturdy wooden frame As well as air filled tyres the bikestar has a saddle height range between 35-42 cm and an adjustable handlebar height from 55-62 cm. 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 (35.6cm) to be able to ride this bike.

But the Bikestar is a generally small balance bike more suited for 2 and 3 year olds. So even though a 5 year old weighs less than 30kg, this bike is not ideal for them. A bit pricey compared to other balance bikes (this is because they use a more durable wooden frame). Some unique features just to the microbike include the front mud guard and the front suspension which ensures a smooth ride on rough surfaces.

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The KaZAM looks different to most other balance bikes, but there is a much to like about it's unique design. The unique feature is the footresting footplate. Kids have somewhere to put their feet while riding (in the middle) and it doesn't get in the way of their stride. The footrest also helps them find their centre of gravity. Some balance bikes for 3 to 5 year olds have 14 inch wheels so this size of wheel is something to consider as well. Other than the parts you need to put together no accessories are included with the bike nor do you need to buy any. Pros The seat can be adjusted from 35 to 46.5cm, so there is a lot of growing room. However, there are bikes at similar price points with lower and higher seat heights. Again the Cruzee is one of them.

The bike weighs 4.25kg which is won't be as light as bikes with foam tyres, but it's a good weight for a bike with larger air filled tyres.