Here is the list of top 5 balance bike with brakes from our review of more than 70+ bikes.
- Back Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike
- Pello Ripple Balance Bike
- Woom 1 Plus Balance Bike
- Prevelo Alpha Zero Balance Bike
- Frog Tadpole Balance Bike
1. Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike (£369)
Coming in three modes, one balance mode and two pedal modes, the £369 bike from Black Mountain is a 12″ balance bike ideal for 2.5 to 5 years old. The bike is available in the shades of orange, sky blue, purple, and neon green. 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. The bike has rubber tires instead of EVA tires. It also comes with an adjustable handlebar and an adjustable seat post. The PINTO Balance Bike comes with a front and rear brake, unlike most bikes that only have one.
Read the full review: Black Mountain PINTO 14 Balance Bike.
2. Pello Ripple Balance Bike ($198)
With a self-weight of 8.8lbs or roughly 4kg, the Pello Ripple Balance Bike is available in two color tones, i.e., Orange and Pink. The body of the bike is aluminum and comes mounted on a pair of 12″ wheels. For $198, the bike fits kids 2 to 4 years old, weighing up to 30lbs or 13.60kg.
The seat can vary from 11.5″ to 16.5″ and be held using a quick-release clamp. The bike has rubber tires that have good traction on the floor. The rear wheel comes attached to a brake to abide by the child’s safety. The bike also has a bell to add that fun factor to your ride.
Read the full review: Pello Ripple Balance Bike.
3. Woom 1 Plus Balance Bike ($269)
Suitable for kids from 3 to 5 years old, Woom is among the few who manufacture a 14″ Balance Bike. The body is made out of aluminum alloy and comes in 6 colors. The biggie bike will cost you a little more than the standard 12″ balance bike, i.e., around $269. The bike comes with V-brakes, both in front and back. The seat height varies from 14.8″ to 18.5″ while the handle is not adjustable.
Read the full review: Woom 1 Plus Balance Bike.
4. Prevelo Alpha Zero Balance Bike ($199)
The Prevelo Alpha Zero Balance Bike is a balance bike carved out of aluminum alloy. Tagged with a price of $199, the bike is available in 3 different shades. The bike has a regular wheel size of 12″ which is convenient for kids; the bike fits well for 2 to 3 years old.
The rubber tires have sealed bearings and are attached via buttoned axle bolts. The bike comes with a rear brake to improve safety. The bike also has an adjustable seat post but no footrest.
Read the full review: Prevelo Alpha Zero Balance Bike.
5. Frog Tadpole Balance Bike ($300)
With a self-weight of 9.2 lbs or 4.17 kgs and an adjustable seat, the Frog Tadpole Balance Bike is available in an astonishing seven different colors and styles. The body of the bike is aluminum and comes mounted on a pair of 12″ wheels. With a cost of $300, the bike fits kids 2 to 3 years old.
The seat can vary from 13.3″ to 16.5″ and is held at the place using a quick-release clamp. The bike has rubber tires that have good traction on the floor. The rear wheel comes attached to a brake to abide by the child’s safety. The bike also has a bell to add that fun factor to your ride.
Read the full review: Frog Tadpole Balance Bike.
Safety Comparison
Talking about the safety of the bikes, the black mountain Pinto 14″ and Woom Plus balance bikes come with both front and rear brakes; hence they have a significant lead ahead of other bikes that have only a rear brake. The Pello ripple and frog tadpole bike come with a bell as well, which is a nice add-on. Woom Plus is the only bike that comes with a footrest, which significantly increases its overall appeal.
Comfort Comparison
All the bikes perform their best in providing comfort to the toddler while riding. However, Pello ripple and Pinto 14″ have a lead here to their distinctive features like a significant adjustable range of seat and handlebar and three-mode option in black mountain pinto 14″ that allows the rider to transition between balance mode and pedal mode. The rest of the bikes do not lag behind either, coming with rubber tires and a quick-release seat clamp. All in all, the bikes perform well in the comfort sector.
Strength Comparison
Aluminum is used for making the frame on all the bikes. Hence they all deliver robust performance with a lightweight. No bike lags from the other in this division, overall it’s a tie when it comes to the strength comparison of the bikes, and all of them perform well.
Price Comparison
All of the bikes in this list are valued above $150, which seems reasonable considering the long list of features they offer. The cheapest bike among the listed is the Pello ripple balance bike, with a price tag of $198, and the second spot is taken by Prevelo Alpha Zero Balance Bike ($199). The third spot is taken by the Woom 1 plus balance bike($269), while the fourth and fifth spots are taken by Frog Tadpole Balance Bike ($300) and Black Mountain PINTO 14″ Balance Bike (£369) respectively. It is worth mentioning that while the black mountain bike may be the most costly among the given bikes, it has a three-mode option that converts the balance bike into pedal bikes of two sizes and vice versa. So it is meant to last much longer than the average balance bike, and the owner won’t have to buy another pedal bike anytime soon after purchasing it.
Visual Comparison
All the bikes come with an excellent paint job on their frames. The Woom 1 Plus Balance Bike and the Frog tadpole bike have the most shades (six) to choose from, while the Pello Ripple, Black Mountain Pinto, and the Prevelo Alpha have two, four, and three color options to choose from, respectively. Among these, the frog tadpole bike has a unique US flag-themed bike that looks astonishing. Overall, the paint job can be regarded very well on each of them.
Final Verdict
After analyzing all the bikes’ qualities, features, and visual appeal, we can definitely say that the Black Mountain has all the necessary attributes to make a great bike. Everything it has right from the front and rear brake to the perks it offers that justify its price point. But if you have a smaller budget and want to go for a budget-oriented bike with brakes being the primary concern, you can prefer the Woom 1 Plus balance bike. It stands next to the Black Mountain Pinto 14″, although it hasn’t got the three mode adjustment. The overall quality of every bike is more than satisfactory and is the reason they are in the top 5 list.
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