Wooden balance bike for children

Children's balance bike with 2 wheels

A wooden balance bike is the perfect introduction for children to mobility on two wheels. From the age of 2, small children can train their sense of balance on a children's balance bike. In doing so, they lay the foundation for a mobile life and learn the skills needed to later switch to their first children's bicycle. A wooden balance bike is largely made from renewable resources and is therefore particularly sustainable. The size and design are optimally adapted to the needs of toddlers. Our specialists are happy to advise you personally and recommend the perfect model for your child.

Wooden balance bike - Adventure without training wheels

Those who want to grow must leave their comfort zone and have the courage to discover new things. With a wooden balance bike, even small children can learn this important life lesson and take a step into the unknown. Life doesn't always have training wheels to catch you, but often, with a bit of practice, you reach goals that previously seemed unattainable. Most parents buy their children their first balance bike from the age of 2. Models with 3 wheels (tricycle / trike) are, however, already suitable from the age of 1.5 years. Is your child ready for their first adventure on wheels? Jump into the saddle of your first wooden balance bike!

Wooden balance bikes (birch or bamboo)

Our balance bikes are made from either birch, beech, or bamboo and come with 2 or 3 wheels in various great designs. Some models can even be converted from a tricycle to a two-wheeler, adapting to the age or skill level of the child. They feature a low step-through frame for easy mounting and can be optimally adjusted to the child's size thanks to an adjustable saddle and footrests. The balance bike can be steered precisely using the handlebars. The tires of most manufacturers are made of biodegradable material (rubber).

Bamboo - the sustainable wooden balance bike

You might be wondering why a large part of our balance bikes are made of bamboo. The answer is quite simple: bamboo is extremely durable, grows back incredibly quickly, and has the ability to regenerate itself. Furthermore, no pesticides or other toxic chemicals are used for planting. Compared to other types of hardwood, bamboo is extremely flexible despite its dense fibers. This makes bamboo balance bikes particularly robust and shatterproof. As an alternative to bamboo, we often use environmentally friendly birch wood or beech wood from FSC production.

Safety on balance bikes

A wooden balance bike, also known as a balance bike, is the perfect entry into the world of bicycles. From the age of 1.5 years, the child pushes off the ground with their feet to move and can steer the balance bike with the help of the handlebars. Balance bikes do not have brakes; children simply brake by touching the ground with their shoes. The danger of falling over, as with a children's bike, is lower with balance bikes because the feet are quickly on the ground to catch the child. Nevertheless, a children's helmet should always be worn when riding a balance bike. It goes without saying that children must always be supervised on a wooden balance bike and should never ride on roads with traffic.

Balance bike manufacturers

Well-known balance bike brands are Puky and Pinolino. We rely on the Dutch manufacturer "Kinderfeets" because we are enthusiastic about their coolly designed and sustainable balance bikes. The brand stands for sustainability and high quality. And yet: those who want to buy a Kinderfeets wooden balance bike don't have to dig deep into their pockets. A good learner bike can be purchased for as little as CHF 75.-. Let your child ride into independence now and soon enjoy the newly gained mobility with the whole family!