Here are the top 5 balance bikes which can be converted to a pedal bike when needed. These types of convertible balance bikes are generally bulky, and difficult to understand. But on the positive side, they can save you the cost of buying two bikes.
- Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike
- Little Big Convertible Balance Bike
- Little Tikes My First Balance to Pedal Bike
- Uenjoy 2 in 1 Kids Bike & Balance Bike
- Smart-Trike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bike
1. Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike (£369)
The £369 bike from Black Mountain is a 14″ balance bike ideal for 2.5 to 5 years old. The bike is available in four shades, orange, sky blue, purple, and neon green. The bike can be used in three modes – one balance mode and two pedal modes. In balance mode, the pedals are removed to make room for legs. One can even attach a pair of training wheels to the rear wheel. Talking about wheels, the bike has rubber tires instead of EVA tires. Unlike most, the PINTO Balance Bike comes with a front and rear brake. The handle and the seat both are adjustable.
Read the full review: Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike.
2. Little Big Convertible Balance Bike ($200)
The $200 bike from Little Big is a 14″ balance bike ideal for 3 to 7 years old. The bike is available in four shades, red, green, blue, pink, and silver. The bike can be used in three modes – two balance modes and one pedal mode. In balance mode, the pedals are removed to make room for legs. One can even attach a pair of training wheels to the rear wheel. Talking about wheels, the bike has rubber tires instead of EVA tires. Unlike most, the Little Big Convertible Balance Bike comes with a front and rear brake. The handle and the seat both are adjustable.
Read the full review: Little Big Convertible Balance Bike.
3. Little Tikes My First Balance to Pedal ($69.99)
The $69.99 bike from Little Tikes is a 12″ balance bike ideal for 2 to 5 years old. The bike comes in a combination color of black and green. The bike can be used between two modes – balance mode and pedal mode. In balance mode, the pedals fold in to make room for legs. The package comes with an Allen wrench to make the assembly easy. One can even attach a pair of training wheels to the rear wheel. Talking about wheels, the bike has EVA foam tires instead of rubber tires. Unlike most, the Little Tikes Balance Bike comes with a classic coaster brake. The handle and the seat both are adjustable. The seat can slide from 14.25″ to 17″, and the handle can be raised from 25″ to 27″.
Read the full review: Little Tikes My First Balance To Pedal Bike.
4. Uenjoy 2 in 1 Kid Bike & Balance Bike ($109.99)
The $109.99 bike from Uenjoy is a 12″ balance bike ideal for 2 to 4 years old. The bike is available in three shades, blue, black, and red. The bike can be used between two modes – balance mode and pedal mode. In balance mode, the pedals are removed to make room for legs. One can even attach a pair of training wheels to the rear wheel. Talking about wheels, the bike has rubber tires instead of EVA tires. Unlike other 2 in 1 balance bikes, the Uenjoy Balance Bike lacks any braking mechanism. The handle and the seat both are adjustable.
Read the full review: Uenjoy 2 in 1 Kids Bike & Balance Bike.
5. Smart-Trike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bike ($249.99)
The $249.99 bike from SmarTrike is a 14″ balance bike ideal for 3 to 7 years old. The bike is available in two shades, blue and red. The bike can be used between two modes – balance mode and pedal mode. In balance mode, the pedals are removed to make room for legs. One can even attach a pair of training wheels to the rear wheel. Talking about wheels, the bike has rubber tires instead of EVA tires. Unlike most, the SmarTrike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bik comes with a front brake. The handle, frame, and seat are all adjustable.
Read the full review: Smart-Trike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bike.
Safety Comparison
Talking about the safety of the bikes, the black mountain Pinto 14″ and the Little Big Convertible Balance Bike come with both front and rear brakes; hence they have a significant lead ahead of other bikes that have only a rear brake or no brake at all. The SmarTrike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bike comes with a front disc brake, but the Pinto Black Mountain wins by a considerable margin when it comes to combined safety.
Comfort Comparison
All the bikes perform their best in providing comfort to the toddler while riding. However, Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike has a lead here to its distinctive features such as a significant adjustable range of seat, handlebar, and three-mode option, allowing the rider to transition between balance mode and pedal mode. Little Big Convertible Balance Bike does not lag behind either, coming with rubber tires. All in all, these two bikes have to most distinctive qualities and have a considerable lead.
Strength Comparison
When strength comes into the comparison, all the bikes perform equally well in this sector. While most bikes are made up of aluminum frames, the Smart Trike Xtend-Convertible Balance Bike has a magnesium frame that makes it a bit heavier. However, the most feature-loaded bike with the optimum weight will be Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike, coming with an aluminum frame and three interconvertible options.
Price Comparison
The price comparison rates the bikes on the most realistic grounds of comparison. While the most expensive bike of these is the Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike and the cheapest is Little Tikes My First Balance to Pedal, the former provides much more features than the former. However, Little Big Convertible Balance Bike($200) would definitely be our choice if we would have to pick one bike based on its pricing and value for money, as it is one of the cheapest bikes with the many features in the segment.
Visual Comparison
In the paint job and visual appeal section, the Little Big Convertible Balance Bike once again takes the cakes with the maximum number of color options (five). The Black Mountain does lag much behind, coming with four color options. The paint job on all of the bikes is commendable, and the paint does not chip off the cycle. But if we have to choose one bike based only on its visual appeal, the Little Big Convertible Balance Bike is definitely the one to go for.
Final Verdict
After looking at all the qualities and features of every bike in detail, we declare the Black Mountain as the winner in this segment while offering the second and third position to the Little big convertible and the Little Tikes. All of them provide a great combination of features and qualities. The Black Mountain is definitely to choose if you can have a little more budget as it is ideal for parents who want a one-time investment in the children’s bike because of its three interchangeable modes.
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