Strider 12 Sport review

The Strider 12 Sport is the only balance bike on this list and the place to start for toddlers. Strider lists an assembled weight of 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs), ages 1 to 4, an inseam range of 12 to 18 inches and a seat that adjusts from 11 to 17 inches with easy-adjust clamps. It rolls on flat-free foam rubber 12-inch tires, has built-in footrests and a handlebar with mini grips and a safety pad, and takes riders up to 60 lbs. Strider backs genuine products with a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. It was $169.99 on the Strider store when checked. It has no pedals or brakes, so it suits learning balance and steering, and most children will need a pedal bike such as the woom GO 2 or Prevelo Alpha Two afterward.

Who it is for

Toddlers learning balance before pedaling

Price

$169.99 at the Strider US store when checked.

Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike $169.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Assembled weight of 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs)
• Ages 1 to 4, inseam 12 to 18 inches
• Seat height 11 to 17 inches, handlebar height 18 to 22 inches
• Flat-free foam rubber 12-inch tires
• Built-in footrests, mini grips and a 60 lb maximum rider weight

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: At 6.7 lbs it weighs about half as much as the pedal bikes here
• Strength: Foam tires never need pumping or patching
• Strength: 2-year limited warranty from Strider
• Weakness: No pedals or brakes, so it is a first bike, not a long-term one
• Weakness: Steel frame rather than aluminum
• Weakness: Kids move to a pedal bike once they balance confidently

Key facts

• Price: $169.99
• Wheel size: 12 in
• Weight: 6.7 lbs
• Age: 1 to 4 years
• Inseam: 12 to 18 in
• Max rider weight: 60 lbs

Where it ranks

Strider 12 Sport is No. 6 in our Best Kids Bikes verdict.