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. It’s made from strong and durable wood. Knowing how rough 2-year olds can be, you can rest assured that the bike will survive all their antics. How Easy Is It To Use? Kids are usually not particularly careful about where they ride their bikes. So you constantly have to get punctures repaired.

BIKESTAR Magnesium (lightweight) Kids First Running Balance

The seat height can be adjusted from 31.5cm to 39cm so there is a decent amount of growing room on the bike which is aimed at 2 to 5 year olds.They don’t contain air like normal bikes. Instead, they use a foam material. They are solid through and through but still very light. This bike will really grow with your child and you shouldn’t need to buy another balance bike apart from this one. At 3.3kg it is very lightweight, so is easy for kids to control and for parents or adults to carry when kids have had enough.

BIKESTAR Magnesium (lightweight) Kids First Running Balance BIKESTAR Magnesium (lightweight) Kids First Running Balance

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. Pros: Converts from balance to pedal bike, easy to adjust height of saddle and handlebars, suitable for large range of heights The seat height can be adjusted from 33.7cm to 46cm and the handlebar height is adjustable too. The 12 inch rubber wheels are durable and puncture proof. One of the best things about balance bikes is that they are very easy to ride. Even young kids can ride them without any help.The Cruzee is super comfortable and therefore enjoyable to ride with soft grips, a super comfy seat and low-profile axle bolts Some balance bikes for 3 to 5 year olds have 14 inch wheels so this size of wheel is something to consider as well.