Banwood Balance Bike - Forest

Learning to balance on two wheels starts long before pedals arrive. The Banwood Balance Bike gives children from around 2.5 years a lightweight, proportioned frame they can push and glide on at their own pace, so that balancing and steering already feel familiar by the time they move on to a pedal bike. The steel frame weighs 4.5kg and adjusts from a 40cm seat height to 50cm, fitting children through five years of age without needing to be replaced. The ergonomic saddle and handgrips are sized for small hands and shorter reach. A wicker basket on the front and a classic bell are included, giving little riders the full Banwood look from day one. Designed to last through the balance-learning stage and survive the daily exits, drops, and weather that come with outdoor play, the Banwood Balance Bike is a considered first ride rather than a stepping-stone toy.

• Steel frame at 4.5kg, light enough for children from 2.5 years to manage without help
• Adjustable seat from 40cm to 50cm, growing with the child through the balance phase
• Wicker basket and bell included as standard: no accessories list to build
• No pedals: children push along and glide, learning to balance and steer before they move to a pedal bike

• Recommended for children aged 2.5 to 5 years.
• Minimal seat height: 40cm.
• Maximum seat height: 50cm.
• Lightweight design weighing 4.5kg for easy handling.

• Banwood Balance Bike.
• Wicker basket.
• Bell.

Wipe the frame and basket down with a damp cloth after outdoor use. Store in a dry place between sessions. Check that the saddle clamp is secure before each ride.

The First Go is the bike we'd recommend when the question is about readiness rather than performance: a steel-framed balance bike sized for children from around 2.5 to 5 years, with an adjustable seat that runs from 40cm to 50cm and a 4.5kg frame that children manage without adult help. The wicker basket and bell are included in the standard setup, which makes it feel like a complete product rather than the beginning of an accessories list.

What age is the Banwood Balance Bike suitable for?

Recommended from around 2.5 to 5 years. The adjustable seat runs from 40cm to 50cm, which allows the bike to grow with the child through the balance-learning stage before they move to a pedal bike. Children at the lower end of the age range will typically need a seat setting closer to 40cm.

What is a balance bike and how does it help?

A balance bike has no pedals: the child pushes with their feet to move, learning to balance and steer as they go. By the time they move to a pedal bike, balancing is something they have already practised.

What does the Banwood Balance Bike come with?

The bike arrives with a wicker basket and bell as standard. No training wheels are included because the balance bike itself is the training phase.

How heavy is the bike?

The bike weighs 4.5kg with a steel frame. That is light enough for a child of 2.5 to pick up and carry short distances, which matters in practice when they tire of riding and you need them to manage the bike themselves.

How do I care for the bike?

Wipe down with a damp cloth after outdoor use. Store in a dry place between sessions. Check that the saddle clamp is secure before each ride.

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Returns

You have 14 days from delivery to tell us you would like to return an unused item. As it's made for outdoor use, we can't accept it back once it has been used outside or shows wheel marks. Please see our returns policy for conditions and exceptions.

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