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. 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. 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 The bike weighs 4.25kg which is won't be as light as bikes with foam tyres, but it's a good weight for a bike with larger air filled tyres. 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.

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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) 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 bike is easy to assemble and doesn’t require much in terms of maintenance. What Accessories Are Included? Other than the parts you need to put together no accessories are included with the bike nor do you need to buy any. ProsThe Bikestar balance bike makes work so much easier for you. The wheels are made from a material called EVA. 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. A bit pricey compared to other balance bikes (this is because they use a more durable wooden frame). The seat can be adjusted without any tools from approximately 34cm to 42cm which is a nice height range for most 3 year olds. Remember to get their inside leg measurement and ensure it's at least 2.5 - 3cm more than the lowest seat height. No tools are required for the saddle height adjustment.

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Solid or air-filled tyres? Air-filled or pneumatic tyres make for a comfier, smoother ride but can puncture. Solid tyres – either plastic or rubber, often filled with foam – are a bit bumpier but cheaper and don’t puncture. 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 Cruzee is super comfortable and therefore enjoyable to ride with soft grips, a super comfy seat and low-profile axle bolts This makes maintenance a breeze since you don’t even have to worry about adding any pressure to the tires. 4. Sturdy wooden frameHowever, although it will be a great balance bike for some children it may be an awful choice for others so it’s very important to consider your child’s height when buying this balance bike. It weighs just over 3kg (7lbs) so is lightweight which will make it easier for lighter, smaller children to control and use.

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The mini micro scooter is known for being lightweight and strong. Likewise, the micro bike is light and strong too. It weighs, just 2.45kg. However, although it is very light which makes it easy for 3 year olds to manoeuvre, it isn't the lightest out there, with the cruzee being much lighter.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.