Best Balance Bike Top 10: Our Review & Tips

If you’re an ‘MTB Head’ yourself then you may feel inclined to pick out a super-stylish and practical balance bike.

The DK Nano is exactly that. As you can see, it is elegant and showcases an adult like style. It comes with thick wheels for the mini daredevils willing to venture onto the grass.

It also has a comfortable seat at the perfect angle. We’re under no illusion, your child won’t be looking to take on steep hills just yet but the seat and steering has been designed to help them develop all of the right skills, nice and early.

Allow your child to take complete control, with great steering, padded seat and inflatable 12” tyres.

Vitus never disappoint. They consistently make it into our reviews for both children and adults alike.

This Vitus Nippy Superlight can easily be manoeuvred. Making it the perfect method for your toddler to learn to balance. Due to it being the lightest balance bike, it is easy for them to move it around and to also come to terms with steering the handlebars.

It comes with a lot of style, as you’d expect from a brand as famous as Vitus. It comes in black, is unisex and it has an adjustable seat and handlebars. It also comes in pink, silver and blue.

If you like the look of the trail bike but want it for a girl- then you should check out the Cannondale Trail 12 for girls.

A balance bike is key in physical development, improving balance, confidence and coordination skills. This bike is much of the same as number the boy’s version of the trail model, only it includes a different colour.

The graceful scheme has been made to suit your little girl’s taste- offering a purple colour.

Again, it comes with perfect wheels for all terrains and is a great way for your kids to start learning to ride. It also mimics that of an adult version.

Brought to you by the famous Sir Chris Hoy, these bikes are known for their unwavering quality.

The Olympian knows just how important it is to engrain positive bike childhood memories. The balance bike is a great place to start. Your little one can get to grips with the steering and balance without worrying about falling off.

This Napier demonstrates a gorgeous design and is undeniably full of premium quality.

It has been made to last and is also the perfect first bike for toddlers.

It has thick tyres that are perfect for all grounds, making it perfect for the school run commute, indoors, the garden or the park.

If you’re aware of the Crème adult model, then you’ll know just how sought-after the bike is.

This balance bike has been designed with attention to detail. It even has many of the same parts as the original Crème bike, including the steel frameset.

The above demonstrates exactly how bespoke the Micky balance bike is, if you want to start your little one off and get them into cycling then this is a good choice.

Enjoy the modified parts and high quality design from this bike. It really is the crème de la crème- displaying alloy rims, steel frameset and trusty steering.

Aid your child’s balance and coordination, by gifting them this balance bike.

The specific design has been made to help your little one’s development. Rather than throwing them in the deep-end, allow them to learn the most important facets to riding.

The Dawes Lil Duke balance bike has everything that your child needs to enjoy their experience. That includes mushroom style handle grip, soft and easy to use. It also includes thick tyres, a padded seat and the perfect angle to keep them comfortable.

It is a robust bike and it’s clear that Dawes have put a lot of thought into its engineering. The Lil Duke is a lot of bike for little money. It doesn’t come flush with all of the most bespoke parts but you can’t go wrong for its price.

Looking for something a little more affordable?

You’ll be thrilled to find this balance bike for under £30. The cheapest on our list.

It comes equipped with everything you need and surprisingly exhibits some premium designs.

Not only will your ‘mini rider’ look cool, they’ll also have the perfect bike to develop.

It has been for ages of 2 years old, all the way up to 6 years of age. That is because it has an adjustable seat and handlebars. Although here at MTB, we’d recommend this, for ages of 2-4.

If you aren’t planning on taking the bike outdoors too often, or far from the path, then you can enjoy this generous deal.

Comes with thick tyres, non-slip handle, no need to add air to tyres and it is all-round lightweight. Making it an awesome balance bike to aid the learning of your child, plus the EVA Polymer tyres mean that you can pass this bike down without worrying about changing the wheels.

This bespoke bike by Commencal is the perfect way for little ones’ to immerse themselves into the world of MTB.

It is a professional-like bike but for those beginning their journey. The stylish push bike comes in white with orange trim.

It features bulky wheels with plenty of grip. You can also enjoy the thick frame known for being durable. The handlebars, frame, grip and 12” wheels have all been designed specifically for kids.

Kink Coast is a comfortable way for kids to learn to ride. It’s complete with a cushioned seat and sturdy wheels.

Featuring 12” wheels, it is armed with ultra-grip that can be used on various surfaces. They can play out on the concrete, off-road or indoors.

The balance bike has a BMX-inspired design, yet it’s a fantastic way for future MTB stars to start riding. It’s a bike with high-quality engineering and is the ideal way for children to start riding.

Specialized are renowned for being a popular MTB brand. That’s why we were looking forward to reviewing the Specialized Hot Walk bike. It is one aimed at toddlers- giving them a chance to learn.

It’s been created as a safe way to begin riding. No pedalling is required. Simply, help them improve their balancing skills.

This particular balance bike has a low standover, making it easy for your little star to stand over the bike and avoid falling off. It is available in four colours and is for both girls and boys.

It also boasts what most of our top-rated balance bikes do, a comfortable seat and big wheels with lots of grip.