In future models, the AIRO will likely come with a shorter seat post, but for now, you will need to reach out and request one. Featuring a magnesium frame and air tires, the AIRO is one of the lightest balance bikes on the market making it perfect for the smallest of toddlers. It comes with pedals that can be added once your child gets the hang of balancing and is available in Neon Green, Sky Blue, Orange and Purple.

This would be a big help for the littles that put their bikes down, grab the handlebars to pick it up and before you know it they are headed down the driveway hill with backwards handlebars. It is constructed of a lightweight alloy that makes it easy to use and scoot around on, and the handlebar grips are designed to make it easier for little hands to hold. This mug changed my life, beverages taste better and life is rosier after slugging back some coffee from this bad boy each morning. You can find them out at Wheelie Ranch, building bike lines and dirt tracks or out at their local tracks, bike parks and trails.The AIRO’s small build fits perfectly beneath their smaller frames, helping them build confidence to ride faster and further. The seat goes very low, making it suitable for 18-months+ riders as they can comfortably put their feet on the ground.

This is meant to prevent a child from over-steering and potentially jabbing the handlebars into their stomach or chest. The Hornit AIRO is a sleek-looking, simple and fun to use balance bike that'll turn heads in the playground, for both children and parents alike.Straightforward to assemble, this balance bike is suitable for children aged two to five, with a comfy saddle that adjusts from 36-42cm. It’s easily durable enough to pass onto siblings or friends, and Hornit offers a free lifetime warranty on the frame and forks for added peace of mind. As they slowly get used to the bike, they should move on to “striding” – when they walk with the bike while sitting on the saddle – before eventually gaining the confidence to push with their feet and glide along the ground.

With an adjustable seat and handlebars, there’s plenty of scope for this to last for many years and once they’ve cracked balancing on this, moving onto a pedal bike should be a breeze. Solid tyres – either plastic or rubber, often filled with foam – are a bit bumpier but are cheaper and don’t puncture.

As my balance biker is getting older and bolder I would love for her to have something more than just her feet to stop her, especially since this bike gets moving. 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. Good adjustability means the balance bike's likely to fit your child better and last longer as they grow. Our child tester, Jenson, 4 (pictured above), found it fun to ride, and his dad, Andrew, said, "It's easy and comfortable to ride, especially in balance bike mode, and fitting the pedal kit was straightforward.