Balance Bike Options

[madbradd]

14 hours ago, Trashy said:

My son had a Muna which really impressed me.

I really like that it has a brake as well. We often took him riding on the roads around our neighborhood and the brake saved him from numerous high speed falls!

If it really bothers you, I'm sure there are some sellers here that could spray it for you and slap an "S-works" sticker on it.

Definitley don't need it to be Spez. the one I have for No1 we picked up for R1000 so was silly not to get it. 

[madbradd]

4 hours ago, WR 1.0 said:

Those Spez bikes weigh a ton don't they? 

My daughter has a Chillafish - the only negative for me on that was its also pricey and the seat adjustment sucks. (also, no brakes) They are also a but pricey but we got ours for free (#winning!)

My son has a JD Bug - its held up surprisingly well for all the abuse he puts it through.

They have both technically outgrown these, but still prefer to muck around on them compared to the Muna Pedal bikes (16") I got them as they are still just a little too big for them

Yeah, they're not exactly light. Doesn't have a brake either but not too concerned about that as the ergonomics of those little brakes isn't particularly great.

[Jono]

5 hours ago, MORNE said:

https://www.like2bike.co.za/sunglasses/kokua-jumper-balance-bikes

Kokua Jumper.

this is the best balance bike you'll get for R1850. see they are clearing stock. thats almost R1000 less than i paid for mine...and ALOT less what you'll pay importing it. They go for alot more in europe, something like $350. Google them. you'll see what i mean. German brand.  You can find them locally from here. they even have a 'rear shock' elastomer. I have one for my kid and it's awesome.  you can adjust the travel on the elastomer. It looks and feels like a mini real bike instead of a kids toy. Comes with Schwalbe tires and everything, proper headset, saddle, bearings, can take normal stems and therefor bars should you want to pimp it. add R200 for a front brake.

Kirsty is on here too.

kirsty@eventactive.co.za 

https://www.like2bike.co.za/sunglasses/kokua-jumper-balance-bikes

https://www.like2bike.co.za/sunglasses/v-brakes-for-kids-bicycle

 

a review:

https://www.twowheelingtots.com/kokua-like-a-bike-jumper-review/

 

some pics of them in their guises and some modded ones. 

@madbraddthis seems like the best recommendation here