5 Ways: Wooden Bikes

by Raquel on September 3, 2008

The wooden bike, or ‘balance’ bike as it is often called, is a great way to give your child mobility from a very early age. Kids quickly develop the agility and coordination needed to have them zipping around the house or park. And the tricky skill of balance is mastered in a matter of weeks thanks to the pedal free design that encourages young feet to push along on the ground, eventually lifting off for some cool coasting action.

No passing fad, the cult of the wooden bike is firmly entrenched and for good reason. This battery free entertainer encourages physical activity and will last many years.

Like A Bike ‘Forest’
Handmade in Germany • 2 to 5 years • handlebar height: 21” • 5 seat heights: 12.5” to 16” • extended pole available • 4 models available • varnished birch from sustainable forests• 2 years warranty • $349

Kiddimoto Blue Scrambler
UK made • 2 to 6 years • handlebar height: 48cm • seat height: 32cm to 37cm • birch plywood from managed forests • $179.95

Tike Princess Pink Run Bike
Australian made • 2 to 6 years • seat height: 13.5” to 16.5” • 5 colours available • made from sustainably sourced European timber • a tree is planted with every Tike sold • 1 year warranty • $199

Woody B
2 to 5 years • seat height: 36cm to 41.5cm •varnished birch ply and maple wood • 90 days warranty • $165

Skuut
USA made • 2 to 5 years • handlebar height: 54cm • seat height: 28cm to 42cm • heat treated soft & hardwood • partnered with Trees for the Future; a tree is planted for every bike sold • 1 year warranty • $179

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fluffy_mike June 28, 2009 at 10:18 AM

I dunno if this appropriate, but I’m kinda pleasd your blue bikie model doesn’t seem to figure any more. thanks
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