The extra wide tires provide plenty of cushioning and traction for cruising through chunky trails, while the proper off-road geo offers room to lean-in while blasting over features at the bike park. (But the cute designs, top-notch customer service and quality build should!)įITS KIDS: Toddlers and preschoolers with inseams ranging from 13.5″ to 18.75″įEATURES: Available with 12″ or 14″ wheels, extra cushioning air tires with knobby tread, lightweight, optional hydraulic disc brake, off-road geometryįULL REVIEW: Dirt Hero Off-road Balance Bike Reviewīuilt for the true off-road balance bike enthusiast, the Dirt Hero balance bike (by Kids Ride Shotgun) lives up to its name and offers an exceptional ride for toddlers and preschooler riding beyond the pavement.
During our tests, the Guardian provided plenty of top-notch stopping power to keep our little testers safe, but not significantly more than other high-end balance bikes with quality hand brakes.Īs a result, while the Guardian balance bike is a stand-out option, the SureStop brakes shouldn’t play a major role in your purchasing decision if you’re comparing it to a balance bike with a high-quality single handbrake. The Guardian balance bike also features Guardian’s proprietary SureStop braking system, which allows the rear and front rim brakes to be activated by pulling just one brake lever. With a taller minimum and maximum seat height than the woom 1, the Guardian provides exceptional quality, but more room for growth for tall or older toddlers. With several fun, colorful designs to choose from as well as air tires and a handbrake, there is a lot to love about the Guardian Balance bike. Adding that extra seat post is more expensive, but handy for older toddlers as they grow.įITS KIDS: Toddlers in clothes sized 2T to transitioning to 4TįEATURES: Air tires, hand brake, and turning limiter The Strider Sport comes with a second, longer seat post to extend the seat range to 11″ to 19″. The Strider Classic has a seat height range of 11″ to 16″. The primary difference between the Strider Classic and the Strider Sport is maximum seat height. For a decent price point, the Strider is a quality bike that fits light kids, heavy kids, tall kids, short kids – you generally can’t go wrong with a Strider.
With an extended seat post and adjustable-height handlebars, we’ve had the best luck with Strider at accommodating kids of various sizes. SEAT HEIGHT: 11″ to 19″ (Sport), 11″ to 16″ (Classic)īuilt on a well-designed frame, the Strider is easily adaptable to fit a wide range of age groups. MSRP: $109 (Strider Classic) $139 (Strider Sport)įITS KIDS: 18 months to 4-years-old (Strider Classic only recommended until 3-years-old due to shorter seat post.) Jump down to our FAQ section at the end of the page to get answers to more frequently asked questions about balance bikes.As they get older they learn to use a handbrake, which helps them stop faster and saves money on buying shoes! For older kids who can ride faster and more aggressively on a balance bike, a hand brake is much more necessary. Kids naturally learn to stop a balance bike with their feet. Hand brakes are not required, but highly recommended.If you are planning on riding on any surface other than pavement, air tires are a worthy upgrade. Foam tires offer no cushioning and less traction than air tires. Many tires on balance bikes are made of solid foam rather than rubber filled with air. Look for a bike with a minimum seat height that is equal to or slightly less than your child’s inseam. For the best fit, measure your child’s inseam and compare it to the seat height of the bike. Balance bikes are NOT one-size-fits-all.
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