less than your child's inside leg measurement and will, preferably, adjust higher as your child grows. Having said that, we think the gingersnap is better suited to park trips and the school run, rather than off-roading through a muddy field.

On a quick test in my garage, these bike wheels spun freely for 30 seconds longer than our Woom 1 balance bike. Getting the next generation riding on the best balance bikes is a passion for us; if you start your child off on the right foot, it will only mean more fun and confidence as they progress to a proper BMX bike. This clever two-in-one design converts from a tricycle into a balance bike, offering different riding options for your toddler from just 15 months, right up until six years old. Some other competitors in the balance bike market have height adjustment built into the steering stem, similar to an adjustable seat post. The woom 1 on the left has a 16″ wide handlebar while the Strider on the right has a 13 3/8″ handlebar.However many kids will use it, this is a really nice bike for introducing a child to the world of cycling; it looks the part and performs well.

However, because the stem and handlebar are one piece, it’s not an option to simply swap the handlebar out for a wider bar, like it is on the Vitus Smoothy seen below. The saddle drops low enough for a child with an inside leg measurement of 30cm, making it suitable for first riders, while the upper weight limit of 30kg means a child could ride it for years and at least until they're old enough to transition to a pedal bike.Also, there does appear to be a mount on the rear stay and potential cable guides on the underside of the down tube, so perhaps a brake option will become available? This is meant to prevent a child from over-steering and potentially jabbing the handlebars into their stomach or chest. We like the quick-release seat post and the long wheelbase – and, icing on the toddler cake, the little bell. The feature all our testers loved was the sound cards, which, when inserted into the front fork, make an excellent “vroom, vroom” noise.

We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. There is a nifty handle that makes it easier to carry the bike home if your mini cyclist tires mid-journey. There are moulded hoops on the underside of the frame for a brake cable, so the Hornit AIRO does allow for the fitting of a rear rim brake if you'd like to add one yourself in the future.Upon bringing our concern about the narrower handlebars to AIRO, they have since reduced the maximum recommended inseam range of the AIRO from 18. He's the creative and photography force behind the site, and has got a keen eye for good quality, well designed cycling kit. our youngest tester struggled to begin with, so we’d suggest it’s better suited for those closer to three in age. inseam, we didn’t think twice about having her test out the AIRO as when we received the AIRO (and when we first published this review), it was advertised to fit kids with inseams ranging from 11. This mug changed my life, beverages taste better and life is rosier after slugging back some coffee from this bad boy each morning.

Republication, in part or entirety, requires a link back to this original post and permission from the author. Fun colors, sturdy frame, and a super sleek design make AIRO a great balance bike pick for kids who love to cruise along.In tricycle mode, the steel Trybike is a sturdy and supportive option for little kids to build their confidence and get to grips with sitting on a saddle and moving themselves along with their feet. Our child tester Brooke, 4, could see herself transitioning from balancing to pedalling on the LittleBig and said, "I can't wait to go to the forest to ride my bike and when I am older, I can use the pedals like the big kids do. Solid tyres – either plastic or rubber, often filled with foam – are a bit bumpier but are cheaper and don’t puncture.