The handlebar is quite wide, which is great for growing kids. Whereas toddlers will find narrower handlebars easier when controlling the bike, as kids get older wider bars give the more comfort when riding. The Early Rider is a wooden balance bike which is more eco friendly than a lot of it's counterparts and looks awesome too.

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The features 14 inch wheels with pneumatic tyres so will give a smooth ride and give good traction on more uneven surfaces. A great bike size for 3 year olds as there is growing room for them.

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An adjustable seat is also great if you have older siblings who may also want to have a go on the bike. You can adjust it to their height so they can have a go as well.

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In any case, by the time your child is 3-4 years old they should have learnt how to balance and moved on to a proper 2-wheeled bike with pedals. Conclusion Some unique features just to the microbike include the front mud guard and the front suspension which ensures a smooth ride on rough surfaces. Tyres are generally either made of EVA foam or are airfilled. Both have advantages and disadavtages. EVA foam are puncture proof and are great for going along surfaces such as pavements and paths in the park. They never go flat. They weigh less than their airfilled counterparts, so add less weight to the balance bike. This Bikestar wooden bike is one of the best balance bikes to get them started on bike riding. It’s very light yet very sturdy. Soft grip handlebars and a padded seat provide a comfortable to ride while EVA tires ensure you never have to deal with punctures. It is recommended for kids aged 2 and up. 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.It weighs just over 3kg (7lbs) so is lightweight which will make it easier for lighter, smaller children to control and use. The maxiumum seat height is 42cm (16.5 inches) but it also comes with an extra long seat post which extends the maximum seat height to 48cm (19.5 inches)