Researching Kazam Balance Bikes, Need Your Opinions

[Jezzzz]

I have been researching a Kazam Balance Bike over at http://www.balancebiketrainer.com. The bikes seem very reasonable for the price. I have a 3 year old that I am thinking about purchasing one for. Has anyone here had one of these bikes and if so what is your opinion about them?

[mamadelbosque]

I don't have one, but I sure like hte looks of them!! If only we had somewhere to ride bikes around here...

[greenmomhappymom]

After exhaustive research we decided to go with the Early Rider. Yes it is pricey compared to the others, but after reading a ton of reviews we went this direction...couldn't be happier and our DD loves it.

Here is their website:

http://www.earlyrider.com/

HTH!

[corrieoseal]

greenmomhappymom- The early rider is adorable. looks like a superior balance bike.

After about a year of research, I finally got DD the Specialized Hotwalk for her upcoming 2nd b-day. Another of the pricier balance bikes, but after seeing DD with it, I am thrilled with the quality and construction and very happy with our decision. However, if DD was 3, I would have gone for one of the bikes around $100. I don't have any personal experience, but the Kazaam looks pretty good and I like the footrest.

[Shannie77]

We got DD the Prince Lionheart Balance Bike. It was just under $100 here in Canada and I could get it from a store.

DD loves it and I have had no issues with it. We did have to put extra holes in the bike to lower the seat for her last summer.

I do see the benefit of a bike that has a place to put their feet. Ours doesn't so DH is going to add on some little foot rests for her by the front wheels.

I am so glad we decided to get her a balance bike. She is so fast and free on it, and literally rides circles around our 4 year old neighbour (who has a trike) when they go biking together.

[LindsC]

We just got DS a Prince Lionheart balance bike for his birthday. He has not had a chance to ride it yet though, since his birthday is on Monday. Dh and I just put it together yesterday and it looks very sturdy and I am sure he is going to love it. I do agree that it needs somewhere for them to put their feet, but that is something that could easily be added.

[jillian+1]

Can I just say, I literally cannot believe that a reputable online bike store doesn't know how to spell the word "pedaled". That is horrifying.

We have a Haro and love it. Very sturdy and cute, and the seat goes really low compared to other balance bikes.

[ASusan]

Originally Posted by jillian+1

Can I just say, I literally cannot believe that a reputable online bike store doesn't know how to spell the word "pedaled". That is horrifying.

And have a picture of a child wearing sandals while riding a bike with spoked wheels. BIG no-no, even with socks on.