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Check out all our kids' balance bikes for sale at South Shore Cyclery in Milwaukee
Balance bikes are often a child's first experience on two wheels. The simple design removes pedals so kids can focus on improving their sense of balance, striding and gliding across the ground before having to pedal. Balance bikes have small 12" wheels and are available in fun, colorful designs.
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$139.99
We believe in raising kids who excel at life and always have the courage to tackle whatever comes next. That’s why the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike has become the ultimate vehicle for kids as young as 18 months. Your tiny-legged toddler is ready to ride, thirsting for freedom, and craving adventure. Give your child the bike that set the world on fire and encourages them to experience the thrill of riding while developing confidence and coordination…before they’re even out of diapers.
The Sport is our best all-around model. Mini-grips mean little mitts can easily take control and make this lean, mean, durable bike the biggest bang for your buck, which is probably why it’s our best seller. The 12 Sport is the perfect bike to take your child from baby steps to big strides, all without busting out a toolkit (tool-free seat and handlebar adjustment AND tires that never go flat). The Strider Sport has a seat height range from 28-48 cm (11-19 in.), which means it fits a huge range of inseam lengths (30-51 cm [12-20 in.]). The cushy, padded seat and an additional extra-long seatpost means your child will get years out of their Strider.
Boring specs aside, this is the bike that introduces kids to the freedom, power, and responsibility of riding. Now they have the power to keep up with you when you’re out and about. No more strollers. No more of those ridiculous kid leashes. Your child can experience the truly amazing freedom that comes with being a part of the Strider family.
Size & Fit
- For Ages 18 months to 5 Years
- Fits inseam lengths (30-51 cm [12-20 in.]).
- Max. Rider Weight: 27 kg (60 lbs.)
FRAME
Steel Frame
Assembled Weight: 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.)
No-Tool Assembly
Fully Adjustable with Easy-Adjust Clamps
HANDLEBAR
Handlebar Height: 46 - 56 cm (18 - 22 in.)
Mini-Grip Handlebar with Safety Pad
SEAT
Seat Height: 28 - 48 cm (11 - 19 in.)
Includes One, Ergonomically-Padded Seat
Includes Standard and XL Seatposts
WHEELS
Ultralight Molded Wheels with Maintenance-Free Sealed Cartridge Bearings and Flat-Free Foam Rubber 12” Tires
FOOTREST
Built-In Footrests
$129.99
Get your little girl on two wheels earlier than ever with Sun's Lil Kitt'n. This safe, reliable run bike allows her to keep both feet on the ground at all times for maximum control and confidence. And, she'll love the bright, eye-catching graphics, too!
$105.00 - $139.99
$125.00 - $194.99
Up to 28% Off
Learning to balance and ride a bike has never been easier. Pre helps young riders get rolling and enjoy their journey toward two-wheeled adventures.
This fun little push bike features a sleek design built around a lightweight yet durable aluminum frame and an innovative high-strength thermoformed polymer fork. It has a low stand-over height that makes it more manageable for small riders, and its smooth-rolling 12-inch wheels, along with a footrest, will help him get the hang of balancing on two wheels.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
- Lightweight
- High-quality ALUXX aluminum frame and thermo-formed polymer fork delivers exceptional frame performance with the lightest weight in its category.
Easy to ride
- Sleek design and stable 12-inch wheels make it easy for young riders to develop balance and riding skills.
Kid-friendly features
- Lightweight components for enhanced control and safe, ergonomic positioning and fit.
$249.99
Kids?all over the world are learning how to?ride on the Strider 14x Convertible Bike. When your rider’s ready to go from balance mode to pedaling pro, no training wheels are needed. Just add an Easy-Ride Pedal Kit.
Zero Training Wheels
The perfect vehicle to learn balance first and become a pedaling pro. The transition happens fast. No training wheels needed. It's instant success with the 14x Convertible Bike.
Easy to Adjust
Raising the performance seat is a snap with the easily adjustable quick-release clamp, so your Strider 14x is sized just right and grows with your child!
Convert to Pedal Bike
Once your Strider rider masters balance mode on a bigger bike, simply add the Easy-Ride Pedal Kit. Soon they'll be pedaling off-trail and performing tricks!
The Strider 14x Convertible Bike is built to help kids learn balance and quickly master all the necessary skills to begin pedaling before their peers.
To start, the 14x is set to balance mode. This helps children who haven’t been on a bike before to learn balance first. It also helps experienced Strider riders to gain confidence and practice balancing on a bigger bike before adding pedals.
We know kids sprout up faster than fertilized weeds. To that end, this convertible bike includes highly adjustable handlebars and a seat sized just right. With easy assembly, your kiddo is rolling in seconds. We even include the tools you’ll need.
Next, attach the Easy-Ride Pedal Conversion Kit (sold separately). VOILÁ!
Witness your kiddo seamlessly switching back and forth between striding around the narrow pedals and practicing pedaling. This is a confidence-boosting moment.
The Strider Learn-To-Ride process turns gaps into overlaps, which guarantees success. Watch your rider build coordination and more courage after every ride.
Now your kid is pedaling around the neighborhood, thinking you’re the superhero for getting them the best convertible bike out there.
When your kiddo rides a Strider, they experience?success that stays with them throughout life and onward to new adventures!
Size & Fit:
- For Ages 3 - 6 Years Old
- Fits Inseam Lengths 40 - 58 cm. (16 - 23 in.)
- Rider Height: Approx. 95 - 125 cm. (37 - 49 in.)
- Seat Height: 38 - 55 cm. (15 - 22 in.)
- Maximum Rider Weight: 36 kg. (80 lbs.)
$199.99
Strider’s Pro 12 is a lightweight, pedal-less balance bike that allows your child to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground and easily propel the bike by walking or running. This nimble aluminum bike lets your little one focus on the fundamentals of balancing, leaning, and steering without the distractions and complications of pedals or training wheels. The maintenance-free ultra-light wheels feature industrial foam tires so you’ll never have to worry about a flat. The built-in footrest with grip tape allows toddlers to easily glide with their feet up. Plus, the adjustable-height seat and handlebar let the Pro 12 grow with your kiddo.
$550.00
FAST TRACK TO FUN
Crafted almost entirely from recycled composite materials, this one-of-a-kind push bike has a superlight frame weight of just 2.5kg that makes it fast, fun and easy to push. The carbon chassis is paired with 12-inch carbon wheels that have a 3-spoke design and low-resistance hubs, along with 1.75-inch tires to help it glide smoothly along variable surfaces. A forward-leaning rider position allows for efficient push motion, and the steering geometry is slightly steeper for more agile handling.
Key Performance Factors
Effortless Integration
The integrated design features a superlight, strong and durable frame crafted from recycled carbon material. The frame is paired with innovative one-piece components including the 12-inch, 3-spoke carbon wheels, stem/handlebar unit, and combined seatpost/saddle. By eliminating the need for most small parts, including spokes and screws, it comes 90% assembled. The user-friendly setup also includes an auto-aligned handlebar and fork along with built-in protective padding on the stem and handlebar ends.
Smooth, Stable and Fast
Designed with a superlight and incredibly strong carbon frameset, a low center of gravity, and geometry that puts riders in a forward-leaning posture for a natural, efficient push position, the Pre rCarbon combines confident stability with playful handling and speed. Its unique 12-inch carbon wheels use low-resistance hubs, and the 1.75-inch tires help it glide over bumpy roads and p
Features:
- Integrated carbon frame and parts made with sustainable recycled materials
- One-piece components including wheels, stem/handlebar, and seatpost/saddle
- 12-inch, 3-spoke carbon wheels with low-resistance hubs and 1.75-inch tires
- Auto-aligned handlebar and fork
- Small-diameter handlebars and soft grips for small hands
- Ergonomic saddle design with soft-touch, non-slip material
- Light, durable frame with a total bike weight of just 2.5kg
- Lower center of gravity for stable ride and effortless balancing
- Forward-leaning rider position and natural arm extension for smooth push and glide motion
- Bumper zone protectors on stem and grips
- Slightly steeper head tube and fork angle for agile steering
- 90% pre-assembled out of the box
Highlights
Combining lightweight agility, balanced geometry and efficient pushing speed, the Pre rCarbon introduces a host of new technologies that make it a one-of-a-kind balance bike. Using recycled materials in the frame, fork, wheels and other components, it all adds up to an innovative step toward more sustainable performance.
PLAYFUL GEOMETRY
A lower center of gravity adds stability, while a forward-leaning rider position with steeper head and seat tube angles creates an efficient push motion and agile steering.
KID-FRIENDLY TOUCH POINTS
Smaller diameter handlebars with soft grips and an ergonomic, non-slip saddle provide comfort and control.
EASY SETUP
The bike comes 90% pre-assembled right out of the box and has an auto-aligned handlebar and fork to help make the setup process simple.
CARBON
The frame, fork, wheels, handlebar/stem unit and one-piece saddle/seatpost are made from recycled long-strand carbon fibers and proprietary resin formula with a high-pressure, low-void molding process. It delivers the same super-strong, lightweight performance as traditional carbon fiber while reducing carbon emissions by more than 50%*.
rEVA
The saddle top is made with a thermoplastic polymer using recycled ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) for a soft feel and long-lasting durability. Producing this material reduces carbon emissions by 20%* compared to non-recycled EVA.
rPP
The grips are made using discarded polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer with impressive heat resistance and durability. Using this recycled material reduces carbon emissions of the raw material by more than 20%*.
rTPR
The grips also use recycled thermoplastic rubber (TPR), which offers excellent wear resistance and elasticity while reducing carbon emissions of the raw material by more than 11%*.
SEAWASTEX
Made from discarded ocean plastics that have been recycled into a reprocessed nylon material, Seawastex is used in the tire casings to deliver excellent durability while reducing the carbon footprint of the raw material by more than 11%*.
Specifications:
Frame Material: Recycled carbon frame
Fork Material: Recycled carbon fork
Headset: Fsa no.8b
Handlebar: Recycled carbon one-piece handlebar/stem
Stem: Recycled carbon one-piece handlebar/stem
Grip: Giant ESG kids grip with rPP and rTPR
Seatpost: Recycled carbon one-piece seatpost/saddle base
Saddle: Recycled rEVA saddle
Wheel: 12-inch 3-spoke recycle carbon wheel
Tires: Cst 12*1.75 with Seawastex casing
Extras: 5mm hex key
Recycled: TPE protector pa
$149.99
The Dirt Hero off-road balance bike is a scaled down enduro machine, designed specifically for MTB kids who want to take to the trails. Off-road pneumatic tires, 12-14” convertibility, mtb geometry and a rear hydraulic disc brake inspires confidence and progression in mini mountain bikers who want to get off the driveway and onto the dirt.
- The Dirt Hero takes 12" and 14" wheel sizes – growing alongside your little shredder
- Frame material: 6061-T6 aluminium
- Head tube: Standard 1-1/8" semi integrated headset compatible
- Seat post: Aluminum 6061-T6, 27.2mm
- Fork: 6061-T6 aluminium
- Bearings: NECO H125
- Color: Arctic storm white, matte
*FRAME ONLY*
Handlebar: KRS custom. 25.4mm clamp, 19mm handles, Up sweep 6 degrees, backsweep 8 degrees, length 450mm, rise 20mm
Grips: KRS custom 19mm
Stem: Forged 6061 T6 Aluminium, Rise: 0, Reach 30mm, Clamp: 25.4mm
Headset: Semi integrated headset (sealed cartridge bearings)
Sizing
12" Wheels
Age: 2 - 3 years
Minimum suggested inseam: 337mm / 13.3"
Minimum saddle height: 317mm / 12.5"
14" Wheels
Age: 3 - 5 years
Minimum suggested inseam: 367mm / 14.4"
Minimum saddle height: 346mm / 13.6"
$224.99
- Special edition Keith Haring x Affinity collection
- Birch plywood white washed frame with quality mag wheels, rubber tires with tubes, and adjustable seat height
- Features original Keith Haring artwork with screen printed colorful graphics
- Helps develop balance, coordination, and motor skills for a smoother transition to pedaled bikes
- Comes with all over print XL tote bag
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