Overall, the best tires are air-filled rubber ones because they dampen bumps and grip better on smooth surfaces such as concrete and wood floors, although they are susceptible to flats. And the fact that the handlebar doesn’t extend could make this bike a poor fit for taller kids, who may prefer our runner-up pick, the REI Co-op Cycles REV 12, or our also-great pick, the Strider 14x Sport, because of the bigger height range those bikes provide.

Easy to assemble: The Banana GT Balance Bike is very easy to put together and requires minimal assembly. Thomas’s Cycle Revolution Ltd reserve the right to decline a refund or an exchange if the condition of the item(s) don’t comply with the terms above and/or the claim is outside the stated time scales. In fact, we’ve never had a test rider ask what to do with their feet while riding a balance bike, but we’ve had plenty of parents :). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

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to 16 inches, but the handlebars adjust only forward and backward, not up and down, providing a more limited range than on some of the other bikes we tried. Having thoroughly tested more than 200 balance bikes over the years, we can confidently say that the Banana Bike is a great choice for those on a tighter budget. Thanks to its low standover height and long seatpost, it also provides a good fit for kids from 2 to 4 years old. with quick release clamp for easy seat adjustment so that your little one always has a bike that fits.

Featuring a stand-over height of 10 inches and a remarkable seat-height range of 15 to 22 inches, the 14x Sport weighs 12. Jenni’s son had fewer crashes on this bike in comparison with the others in the testing pool, likely due to the bike’s steering limiter, which prevents overturning the handlebar.

Carrie Wren is a full-time bike mama with a passion for improving the biking experience for kids and families. This feature is particularly useful for growing children who need a bike that can adapt to their changing needs. Fair wear and tear or misuse are not considered a fault and Thomas Cycle Revolution would not be liable in these cases. While the REV 12 lacks some of the extras of our top pick, such as a handbrake, it’s sturdy, and many of our kid testers opted for it over more expensive bikes, likely because of the wider handlebars and the speed they could achieve.

Don’t push kids on their bike or hold them up by the handlebars—it’s important that they learn to propel themselves first by walking, and that they correct any tipping themselves. But during our testing, the kids avoided riding this bike, likely because of its 15-pound weight, nearly double that of any of the other bikes we tested.