A BALANCE BIKE IS SIMPLY THE BEST WAY FOR YOUR CHILD TO LEARN
The Strider 12 Sport is the perfect balance bike to instill the courage and confidence in your child to face whatever comes their way… before they’re even potty trained! It introduces kids to the freedom of riding while developing balance and coordination. As soon as your child can walk they can stride on this perfectly designed balance bike!
A great all-around model, the Strider 12 Sport is built with a lightweight, steel frame that can handle the gnarliest of toddler abuse. Mini-grips mean little mitts can easily take control and make this lean, mean, durable bike the biggest bang for your buck, which is probably why it’s one of our best selling balance bikes. The 12 Sport is the perfect bike to take your child from baby steps to big strides, all without busting out a toolkit (tool-free seat and handlebar adjustment AND tires that never go flat). The Strider Sport has a seat height range from 28-48 cm (11-19 in.), which means it fits a huge range of inseam lengths from 30-51 cm (12-20 in.). The cushy, padded seat and an additional extra-long seatpost means your child will get years out of their Strider.
Boring specs aside, this is the bike that introduces kids to the freedom, power, and responsibility of riding. Now they have the power to keep up with you when you’re out and about. No more strollers. Your child can experience the truly amazing freedom that comes with being a part of the Strider family.
In our quest to turn kids into awesome human beings, we offer Strider’s official Learn-To-Ride Stride Guide below in the Resources. Become your kiddo’s biggest cheerleader with Strider’s best selling balance bike worldwide!
STRIDER 12 SPORT FEATURES
- Durable steel frame
- Ergonomically-designed padded seat for hours of comfortable riding
- XL seatpost for taller riders (up to 48 cm/19″)
- “No-Tool” height adjustments for seat and handlebar (adjustable with Easy-Adjust Clamps) for perfect sizing
- Simple, no-tool assembly
- Mini grips sized perfectly for little hands
- Cushy handlebar pad for added good looks and safety
- Ultralight molded wheels with flat-free foam rubber tires
- Built-in footrests
- 7 vibrant colors
- A maximum rider weight of 27 kg (60 lbs.)
- Strider specific accessories available for added versatility: Rocking Base and Snow Skis
STRIDER 12 SPORT ACCESSORIES
Strider has designed a couple of really cool and unique accessories for the Strider 12 Sport that your little one is sure to love!
- Strider Rocking Base: If your child isn’t quite ready for a balance bike, the Strider Rocking Base transforms any 12″ Strider (Classic, Sport, and Pro) into a modern rocking horse. Your Strider Balance Bike easily locks into the Rocking Base until it’s time to turn them loose with just balance bike.
- Strider 12 Snow Skis: Strap these skis on to any Strider 12 Balance Bike (that’s right…Classic, Sport, and Pro) and make it an official powder pony ready to shred some serious gnar at the local sledding hill. Easy installation and no tools necessary.
- Purchase these accessories bundled with your bike for additional savings: Strider 12 Sport 2-In-1 Baby Bundle (Balance Bike + Rocking Base)
COMPARED TO OTHER STRIDERS
There are three models of Strider 12″ balance bikes:
- Strider 12 Classic: The most basic model.
- Strider 12 Sport: The same frame as the Classic with a number of upgraded features.
- Strider 12 Pro: The design and features of the Sport built on a lighter weight aluminum frame.
For more information, see the Strider 12″ Balance Bike Comparison Chart.