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Adventure made easier.
Meet Big Foot
Closer look
The full story
Progression from the first push off
Good geometry, the stuff we obsess over, means safety, confidence, progress and, of course, fun. It's a science and an art, and something we have dialled in over 18 years of pioneering kids bike design.
Lightweight aluminium, beautifully crafted
Aluminium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metals. It's corrosion resistant and has a flexibility that makes it a pleasure to ride. It's also 100% recyclable. All of which makes our Big Foot and Charger models the best for your kids and for all those they're handed down to.
Roll model
By specifying such high grade wheel sets, we are able to justify investing weight in tyres that provide the safety and performance that make all the difference, without handing them a weight penalty.
Tread carefully
We're control freaks
Controls are a matter of trust. Ritchey Logic have been at the forefront of component design for the past 50 years. Tom Ritchey, it's indefatigable president and lead designer, is one of the pioneers credited with the invent of mountain biking, amongst other innovations. We have collaborated for over 10 years, producing the best kids specific components to elevate our bikes.
Sustain-Ability™
To sustain the ability to inspire, child after child. To build bikes designed to last and to ensure children can reach the level of skill that make sure they'll always ride. In other words taking an uncompromising focus on form, function and top quality parts built to last.
To sustain the ability of all those involved in the production of our bikes to live healthy, fulfilled lives. In other words creating safe work environments, promoting employee wellness, supporting communities and upholding human rights through the entire supply chain.
Specs and Geometry
Specification
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 33CM |
| FRAME | HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS |
| FORK | HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS |
| STEERER | TUBE AL6061 |
| WHEELSET | 12" PNEUMATIC, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING, V BRAKE |
| HUBS | CNC'D T6 AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING, AL6061 AXLES |
| SEAT POST | AL6061, 25.4MM |
| RIMS | 20H ANODISED AL6061, BLACK |
| WEIGHT | 3.75KGS |
| BRAKES | TEKTRO 837A: 102MM ARMS |
| LEVERS | TEKTRO JL-352RS SHORT REACH UK SET-UP (left hand rear) |
| FRONT TYRE | VEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI |
| REAR TYRE | VEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI |
| HEADSET | 1 1/8" CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP |
| STEM | RITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH |
| BARS | 440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE |
| GRIPS | ER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM |
| SEAT POST | AL6061, 25.4MM |
| SADDLE | BLACK FAUX NUBUCK LEATHER |
| SEAT CLAMP | ER BOLT SEAT CLAMP, 28.6MM |
| VALVE CAPS | Due to safety regulations changing we are no longer able to supply dust caps as standard for bikes that are labelled as age appropriate for children under 3 years of age. |
| SPEC NOTICE | Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice. |
Geometry
| A | Wheelbase | 580mm |
| B | Head Angle | 70° |
| C | Seat Tube Length | 130mm |
| D | Chainstay Length | 233.2mm |
| E | Seat Tube Angle | 71° |
| F | Standover Height | 305mm |
| G | Top Tube Length | 318mm |
| H | Head Tube Length | 80mm |
| I | Stack | 294mm |
| J | Reach | 218mm |
| K | Fork Length | 205mm |
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The geometry is perfect! Toddlers really learn how to balance a bicycle and enjoy their time on two wheels! The quality of everything on this balance bike is amazing and what you would expect on a high end bike for adults. Definitely a great investment for the future of the toddler who will enjoy his riding so much!
My 2 year old son started out on another brand of balance bike that had foam tires, and he quickly burned through the tread in the matter of a couple months. We have a mountain bike trail behind our house, and he was slipping and sliding all over the place. Started doing some research and landed on the Big Foot 12. I wish I had known to buy this before I spent the money on the first bike. This bike is SOLID and the pneumatic tires are a game changer. After months of riding, there is no sign of wear on these tires, and we ride just about every day.
Now comes the real reason I came back here to leave this review. I leaned the bike up against the front of my wife's car and forgot about it. She started to drive off, and ran over the bike. The handlebars were bent and destroyed making them completely unusable. On our way home, we contacted Early Rider through their website (on a Sunday afternoon) and asked if we can order replacement parts. They responded to me that very same day and began the process. I paid a very reasonable price for the parts and shipping, and we had the parts in hand on WEDNESDAY. I swapped the handlebars and installed the new grips, and my boy was back in action that afternoon. I can't thank this company enough for their prompt response and parts availability. Don't shop at big box stores. Buy from reputable companies who you can reach out to when in need.
My 2 year old son started out on another brand of balance bike that had foam tires, and he quickly burned through the tread in the matter of a couple months. We have a mountain bike trail behind our house, and he was slipping and sliding all over the place. Started doing some research and landed on the Big Foot 12. I wish I had known to buy this before I spent the money on the first bike. This bike is SOLID and the pneumatic tires are a game changer. After months of riding, there is no sign of wear on these tires, and we ride just about every day.
Now comes the real reason I came back here to leave this review. I leaned the bike up against the front of my wife's car and forgot about it. She started to drive off, and ran over the bike. The handlebars were bent and destroyed making them completely unusable. On our way home, we contacted Early Rider through their website (on a Sunday afternoon) and asked if we can order replacement parts. They responded to me that very same day and began the process. I paid a very reasonable price for the parts and shipping, and we had the parts in hand on WEDNESDAY. I swapped the handlebars and installed the new grips, and my boy was back in action that afternoon. I can't thank this company enough for their prompt response and parts availability. Don't shop at big box stores. Buy from reputable companies who you can reach out to when in need.
Amazing bike! My daughter loves it. It looks like a lot of detail went into making a good solid balance bike that's going to be nice to ride.
The only problem with the bike my daughter got is that the person who assembled it at early rider wasn't very careful and precise enough. Out of the box bike came with a deep paint scratch on fork and the wheels are very wobbly especially the back one.
But I guess wheels can be easily balanced and the bike will get beat up during the riding anyway so this are only minor problems. This is the reason I give it 4 stars, everything else is 5 stars!
Amazing bike! My daughter loves it. It looks like a lot of detail went into making a good solid balance bike that's going to be nice to ride.
The only problem with the bike my daughter got is that the person who assembled it at early rider wasn't very careful and precise enough. Out of the box bike came with a deep paint scratch on fork and the wheels are very wobbly especially the back one.
But I guess wheels can be easily balanced and the bike will get beat up during the riding anyway so this are only minor problems. This is the reason I give it 4 stars, everything else is 5 stars!
My 2 year old loves to ride his Bigfoot! He’s ready for a Seeker 14. Bring them to the US!
My 2 year old loves to ride his Bigfoot! He’s ready for a Seeker 14. Bring them to the US!
My 2 1/2 year old daughter loves this bike so much and it has without a doubt made her into a certified ripper🤘🏼
My 2 1/2 year old daughter loves this bike so much and it has without a doubt made her into a certified ripper🤘🏼
My son is now 2yrs and rides decently well with it, main issue was actually his size as he already wanted to ride but was just a bit too small.
When he started i changed the rear tire to a schwalbe g-one (woom edition) to bring the saddle down quite a bit, helped him at the beginning to reach the ground, in the meanwhile we switched back to the default vee tires again.
3 things are missing on the bike in my opinion:
1. a soft cover for the stem for protection (i got a neopren cover from ebay)
2. surfboard (woom offers one to screw it on the downtube, great idea in my opinion)
3. remote controlled brake to bring him to stop..
he loves it.
My son is now 2yrs and rides decently well with it, main issue was actually his size as he already wanted to ride but was just a bit too small.
When he started i changed the rear tire to a schwalbe g-one (woom edition) to bring the saddle down quite a bit, helped him at the beginning to reach the ground, in the meanwhile we switched back to the default vee tires again.
3 things are missing on the bike in my opinion:
1. a soft cover for the stem for protection (i got a neopren cover from ebay)
2. surfboard (woom offers one to **** it on the downtube, great idea in my opinion)
3. remote controlled brake to bring him to stop..
he loves it.
My son loves it!
My son loves it!
the bike is absolutely perfect, we haven't found any faults yet
the bike is absolutely perfect, we haven't found any faults yet
While initially I was a little worried the bike was more expensive than I wanted to spend on my son's first training bike, when it came and I could see the quality of the bike, the lightness, and how f-n badass it was to look at, I knew it was well worth every penny. Putting it together was a breeze, especially if you've worked on bike before, or really if you've ever tightened a bolt before, lol. My son also picked up one of the included allen keys and started helping tighten the wheels! I couldn't have been more proud! He has yet to get the hang of riding it, but I'm confident with time he will love it! In a land with cheap throw away bikes, this is not one. I will likely save this for future children or pass it around my friend's and family when they have babies ready to ride! What a beautiful product! Couldn't be more happy!
While initially I was a little worried the bike was more expensive than I wanted to spend on my son's first training bike, when it came and I could see the quality of the bike, the lightness, and how f-n badass it was to look at, I knew it was well worth every penny. Putting it together was a breeze, especially if you've worked on bike before, or really if you've ever tightened a bolt before, lol. My son also picked up one of the included allen keys and started helping tighten the wheels! I couldn't have been more proud! He has yet to get the hang of riding it, but I'm confident with time he will love it! In a land with cheap throw away bikes, this is not one. I will likely save this for future children or pass it around my friend's and family when they have babies ready to ride! What a beautiful product! Couldn't be more happy!
My son just turned two and upon opening his gift, the early rider big foot 12, i was extremely impressed at the quality of bike and components. It was super easy to assemble just two allen bolts for the front wheel and four allen bolts for the handlebars. Took about five mins and he was off and riding. Cant believe how light it is and he literally shakes with excitement everytime i get it out for him to ride. He has already started to figure out how to use the handbrake. When he outgrows it i plan on keeping it as wall art in the house cause it is such a cool looking bike.
My son just turned two and upon opening his gift, the early rider big foot 12, i was extremely impressed at the quality of bike and components. It was super easy to assemble just two allen bolts for the front wheel and four allen bolts for the handlebars. Took about five mins and he was off and riding. Cant believe how light it is and he literally shakes with excitement everytime i get it out for him to ride. He has already started to figure out how to use the handbrake. When he outgrows it i plan on keeping it as wall art in the house cause it is such a cool looking bike.
