Balance Bikes
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Balance Bikes for Toddlers
Discover the best balance bikes for toddlers from top rated training bikes and wooden varieties to balance bikes with pedals, as well as big brands like Strider and Galaxy.

Kids Balance Bikes
Use our kids balance bike guides to help you buy balance bikes for 4-year-olds all the way up to older kids. From cheap balance bikes to the Strider kids’ bike and those in between.

Balance Bike Guides
In our handy guides, we weigh in on tricycle vs balance bike, teaching your child how to ride a balance bike, strider bike sizes, when to get a balance bike and more.
Looking for the Best Balance Bike?
Well, you’ve come to the right place! We have you covered with all the reviews, tips and advice you need to find the best balance bikes on the market. Whether you want a first balance bike for a toddler, a balance bike for your kids or maybe something to suit the “big kids” then check out our range of articles.
Best Balance Bikes 2022
There are so many balance bikes on the market, so it can be confusing on which is the right one for your child and overwhelming where to start.
This is why we like to break our balance bike advice down into categories so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. You can find them listed at the top of this page or in our header menu.
However, if you just want to know what we consider to be the Best Balance Bikes of all time, regardless of age, size, brand or type, then our Best Balance Bikes 2022 article is for you.
We update this article each year to ensure we are still recommending greatest balance bike rides in existence.
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What is a Balance Bike?
A balance bike, sometimes referred to as a glider or strider is essentially a pedal-less bike usually aimed at the toddler age group. With it’s rise in popularity in recent years however, you will now find the market also has options of balance bikes for kids, baby balance bikes and even adult options such as electric balance bikes.
Balance Bikes for Toddlers
If you’re looking for the perfect training bike for toddlers then we have you covered. We’ve done the hard work and rounded up the best balance bikes for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds. Usually, you will find these to be around a 14-inch balance bike but some variation does occur as naturally all kids are different. We look at all types of toddler balance bikes in our reviews including wooden balance bikes and convertible options that come with pedals to add as your child grows. No bike has been left unturned with our reviews covering a variety of prices including cheap balance bikes and brands such as Strider and Galaxy.
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Kids Balance Bikes
Our section on balancing bikes for kids covers the best balance bikes for 4-year-olds right up to balance bikes for an older child – maybe 7 or 8. Whether your child has never used a bike before and needs a kid’s training bike or you want to transition to a balance bike with pedals, we have all types from striders to the best balance bike brands. We have all the advice on why you need to consider bikes without pedals for kids.
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Balance Bike Guides
All the balance bike how to, comparisons and size guides you could ever need to ensure you get the best balance bike for your child.
Deciding on a Balance Bike
Before you buy a balance bike for your child, you might be considering which is better for your child when it comes to tricycle vs balance bike?
Or if they are a little older then potentially balance bike vs training wheels?
Choosing a Balance Bike
Already convinced that a balance bike is the way to go?
Then you’ll be wondering what size balance bike your child will need?
And what age is best to buy them a balance bike?
Buying a Balance Bike
Ok so you’ve decided on the best balance bike for your kid, now comes the fun part.
Where do you buy balance bikes and how do you teach your child how to ride one?
Moving On
And finally, once kids become expert at gliding, how do you move them from a balance bike to pedal bike?
Is there such a thing as a convertible balance bike to pedal bike option?