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It gets textured rubber grips with beefy stoppers on the end to avoid any injury, and the stem even has a nifty neoprene cover that pads the hard edges for the inevitable clashes with teeth and chins when the pilots are testing the limits of their ability.
The vegan leather saddle provided a comfy seat, while the beautiful tyres handled really well on bumpy ground. While the plus is designed for children with an inside leg of at least 36cm, the Woom 1 is suited to much smaller kids, with an inside leg of 26cm – although it only comes with a rear brake and no footrest. The quality of every component here is so high – designed and hand-assembled in Ireland, LittleBig Bikes was invented by round-the-world cyclist, mountain biker and dad, Simon Evans, and everything is as you’d find on an adult’s bike, just in mini size.
The bike comes in a choice of five colours, and it’s fair to say it was love at first sight for our three-year-old tester when they laid eyes on their bike in the sparkle pink colourway. Hornit has managed this by constructing the frame from a tough magnesium alloy, which stood up well to the couple of knocks our reviewer’s toddler managed to give it. This previous Bronze MFM Toy Awards winner has large, fast-rolling bouncy tyres that offer a stable and smooth ride, even over bumps.
Republication, in part or entirety, requires a link back to this original post and permission from the author. After owning many balance bikes over the years – an embarrassing number – the Hornit Airo is BY FAR the lightest out of the group.
You'll find him on his bike most days whether it's commuting, riding with his kids, or tackling a climb on Zwift. That is a lot of extra coasting time, combine with a little downhill and a kid who wants some speed, they can be cruising (and potentially headed for a high speed crash). Designed to be easy to pull for small hands, the specially designed TEKTRO brake lever requires little force to bring the AIRO to a safe stop. A barely 2-year-old tester still in 18-months clothes, a three-year-old in 3T clothes, and an almost 4-year-old in size 5 clothes.
Adjustability – As many balance bikes are an investment, you want to pick one that can grow with your child over a couple of years, so it’s a good idea to choose a model with an adjustable saddle and/or handlebar height.
Its super-lightweight frame means it's easy for parents and even children to lift or carry the bike where necessary. It’s also not difficult for an adult to tuck it under one arm or lift it into a car, so won’t be a hassle when out and about with the family.
Your child starts off sitting on the bike and pushing themselves along with their feet, learning to steer. By this age, many toddlers and preschoolers are getting aggressive on their balance bikes and a handbrake can help safety stop faster than with their feet. Magnesium frames have never really taken off in the cycling world, but their lightweight and ability to be shaped into complex curves means it's well suited to the Hornit AIRO. If you’re after a balance bike that offers more than just a cool ride, the BMXie by Chillafish has some fun interactive details that will keep your child hooked.
They can pick up the front wheel, turn around easily, and after a tip over they can pick themselves up and get going again on their own. I would also love the ability to have her practice the handbrake before she gets to a pedal bike and using feet to stop are not an option. Good adjustability means the balance bike's likely to fit your child better and last longer as they grow.
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