I’m not sure how many riders would claim this, but I actually remember my first time riding a bike without my Dad holding me upright! After starting with training wheels, I graduated to cruising on two wheels at the age of five. Nowadays, balance bikes like Strider’s new 12 Comp get kids rolling much sooner.
Based in South Dakota, Strider started in 2007 and has since sold millions of bikes in dozens of countries around the globe. The 12 Comp is Strider’s first new balance bike model since 2017. Designed for children aged 1-3 years, it rolls on 12” wheels and features a lightweight composite frame.
Strider 12 Comp:
The 12 Comp is the first Strider bike to be built with a lightweight, durable Nylon composite frame. At 4.9 lbs complete, the light build enables young kids to pick up the bike and steer it easily. The frame includes standing footrests, so kids can prop up their feet and learn to cruise unsupported. Child-specific frame geometry aims to offer a balance of stability and agility.
Strider sets up the 12 Comp with a pair of Ultralight Wheels. These wheels are made from EVA-Polymer foam rubber, so they’re OK for indoor or outdoor riding, and they’ll never go flat.
The 12 Comp is also compatible with Strider’s rocking base, which basically turns the bike into a rocking horse. This accessory is ideal for getting infants familiar with their Strider 12” bike in a safe manner until they’re big enough to try riding.
For young riders who are showing good skill development, the 12 Comp can also run Strider’s High-Traction Wheels, which have pneumatic tires for superior grip and sealed bearing hubs. The High-Traction Wheels are available in six colors.
Strider’s handlebars are appropriately sized for small riders, and the 12 Comp has an adjustable seat with an integrated snap-to-adjust seat clip.
Here are the 12 Comp’s key measurements: This bike fits inseams from 12-16”, the handlebars sit at a fixed height of 19”, and the seat height is adjustable from 11-15”. Max rider weight is 45 lbs.
Strider says it only takes a few minutes to assemble the 12 Comp. MSRP is $139.99, and it is available in blue, orange, pink, purple, and teal colors.
