In our tests, the Banana Bike GT’s air-filled tires worked fine on paved, dirt, and carpeted surfaces but were a tad slippery on kitchen linoleum and hardwood floors, unlike our top pick and runner-up. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

You’ll need a pump to fill up the 12-inch tires, which don’t come prefilled, whereas the tires on the Guardian and REI models do. At one point my daughter decided to see what would happen if she had no feet on the floor, and these prevented her from hurting her hands when the bar hit the floor. The Banana GT Balance Bike has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who have purchased it for their younger riders.

If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement. It comes with ultra-comfy durable seat, extra safe grips, smooth steering, handlebar locking hex clamp. Corrosion or rust on the wheels or chassis due to extreme environmental conditions, including high humidity, salt spray, ice, or snow, or due to insufficient maintenance. Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time. From your local crag to the summit of Everest, at Tiso, you’ll find the climbing and mountaineering equipment you need.

Appropriate wheel size and build: For beginners ages 2 to 3, or a shorter 4-year-old, 12-inch-diameter wheels are generally the best choice.The weight of a balance bike isn't about getting up steep hills it's about ease of use for a toddler.

Yes, GT Wheels are available to purchase, these are compatible with both GT bikes and as an upgrade option for LT bikes. While the clamp holds strong while riding, be aware that this style of headset easily and often comes out of alignment when the bike is set down firmly or the child crashes. Thanks to its low standover height and long seatpost, it also provides a good fit for kids from 2 to 4 years old.Damage caused by non-domestic use, abuse, misuse, neglect, or by not being used and cared for in accordance with our instructions.

There’s no difference when a kid is straddling or running with the balance bike and not putting weight on the seat.The saddle does come a with a grab handle, but the handle is pretty small and we found it easier to carry the bike by its frame. The frame is made from aluminium 6061, the fork high tensile steel, with few components beyond a handlebar, saddle and wheels. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you're interested in the Raleigh but would like to see more options, check out our guide to the best balance bikes. So we've focused our time on developing a twin bearing headset, that is strong, has a smooth action and is lightweight.