This makes maintenance a breeze since you don’t even have to worry about adding any pressure to the tires. 4. Sturdy wooden frame This allows them to learn balancing faster and more effectively. Your child will be ready for a proper bike in no time. 2. Adjustable saddle 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.

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It has a long wheelbase for optimal stability. The wheels are made of EVA foam and are puncture proof. They also have traction tread to hug the road. Ideally you will want the bike to last as long as possible. It should be able to last until they are ready for the transition to a bike with pedals. Therefore look for a bike which will grow with your child. This means the seat and the handlebars should be adjustable and the seat can be adjusted higher than they currently need. There are generally two types of balance bikes: those that use a metal frame and those that use a wooden one. The Early Rider Kids bike is as good as it looks. Sturdy, stylish and excellent quality, this is a fantastic investment for the 3 to 6 year age group. A bit pricey compared to other balance bikes (this is because they use a more durable wooden frame).

inches (33cm) should be fine for most kids of this age group. At the other end, the highest seat height is 15 inches (38cm) so it’s not the best choice of balance bike for a very tall child as there isn't be much growing room. 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. Pros: Converts from balance to pedal bike, easy to adjust height of saddle and handlebars, suitable for large range of heights

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The Bikestar wooden bike allows you to adjust the seat height to make sure your child is comfortable. 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 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. It's seat height ranges from 31cm to 40cm so would suit 3 year olds who have a inseam range from 33.5cm to 42.5cm. Bear in mind that it's good to have a few cm growing room, so a 3 year old with an inseam of 42.5cm would need the seat on the maximum seat height. The bike is easy to assemble and doesn’t require much in terms of maintenance. What Accessories Are Included?This Bikestar bike weighs just 1.9kg. Even a small 2-year old kid can easily handle it safely. They will have no problem riding it even when going up an incline. Some balance bikes for 3 to 5 year olds have 14 inch wheels so this size of wheel is something to consider as well. 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? 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.

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The Early Rider is a wooden balance bike which is more eco friendly than a lot of it's counterparts and looks awesome too.The Y Velo senior bike is a great choice for 3 to 6 year olds. If you're buying for a 3 year old, it should have a lot of growing room for your youngster. 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

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Kids are usually not particularly careful about where they ride their bikes. So you constantly have to get punctures repaired.Most balance bikes have a tyre size of 12 inch which should be fine for most 3 year olds. This is the optimum size for most young children who ride a balance bike. They will ideally then be ready to transfer onto a 12 or 14 inch pedal bike. The Bikestar balance bike makes work so much easier for you. The wheels are made from a material called EVA. 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.