Balance Bikes & Scooters

Once a child has mastered those all-important first steps it is time for exploration and adventure. What better way to help them along than with their first ride-on toy. As their independence and confidence grow they will be whizzing around just like the bigger kids do on their bikes. Balance bikes are a great way to start them on their journey.

Balance Bikes

Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Tangerine
Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Tangerine
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£199.99

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Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Blue
Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Blue
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£199.99

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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Blue
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Blue
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£114.99

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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Red
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Red
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£114.99

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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Pink
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Pink
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£114.99

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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Black
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Black
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£114.99

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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Yellow
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike - Yellow
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£114.99

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Chillafish BMXie Moto Blue Multi-Play Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Moto Blue Multi-Play Balance Bike
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£99.99

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Chillafish BMXie Glow Grey Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Glow Grey Light Up Balance Bike
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£99.99

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Chillafish BMXie Moto Pink Multi-Play Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Moto Pink Multi-Play Balance Bike
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£93.99

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Chillafish BMXie Glow Red Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Glow Red Light Up Balance Bike
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£93.99

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Chillafish BMXie Glow Green Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Glow Green Light Up Balance Bike
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£93.99

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Chillafish BMXie Moto Red Multi-Play Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie Moto Red Multi-Play Balance Bike
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£93.99

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Chillafish BMXie2 Orange Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie2 Orange Balance Bike
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£89.99

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Chillafish BMXie2 Mint Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie2 Mint Balance Bike
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£89.99

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Chillafish BMXie2 Blue Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie2 Blue Balance Bike
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£89.99

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Chillafish Fixie Blue Balance Bike
Chillafish Fixie Blue Balance Bike
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£89.99

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Chillafish BMXie2 Green Balance Bike
Chillafish BMXie2 Green Balance Bike
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£83.99

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Children’s Bikes

Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue
Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue
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£249.99

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Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
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£249.99

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Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Gloss Purple
Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Gloss Purple
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£249.99

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Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Matte Black
Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Matte Black
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£249.99

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Elswick Eternity 24 Inch Wheel Girls Heritage Bike
Elswick Eternity 24 Inch Wheel Girls Heritage Bike
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£249.99

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Xootz Bmw 12V Police Electric Ride On Motorbike
Xootz Bmw 12V Police Electric Ride On Motorbike
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was: £279.99

£239.99

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Falcon Cobalt Boys Bike (20-Inch)
Falcon Cobalt Boys Bike (20-Inch)
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£229.99

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Elswick Cherish Girls 20" Wheel Heritage Bike
Elswick Cherish Girls 20" Wheel Heritage Bike
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£229.99

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Boss Cycles Boss Stealth Mountain Bike Orange
Boss Cycles Boss Stealth Mountain Bike Orange
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£229.99

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Falcon Aurora Girls Bike
Falcon Aurora Girls Bike
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£229.99

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Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Matte Gunmetal
Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Matte Gunmetal
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£224.99

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Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Gloss White
Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Gloss White
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£224.99

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Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£224.99

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Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue 
Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue 
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£224.99

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Huffy Extent Junior 20' Mountain Bike - Antifreeze Green
Huffy Extent Junior 20' Mountain Bike - Antifreeze Green
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£219.99

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Huffy Extent Junior 20' Mountain Bike - Aqua Blue
Huffy Extent Junior 20' Mountain Bike - Aqua Blue
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£219.99

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Toimsa Vintage 20' Beige Bike
Toimsa Vintage 20' Beige Bike
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£219.99

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Toimsa Vintage 20' Pink Bike
Toimsa Vintage 20' Pink Bike
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£219.99

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Falcon Jade Girls Bike
Falcon Jade Girls Bike
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£219.99

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Falcon Starlight Girls Bike
Falcon Starlight Girls Bike
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£209.99

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Falcon Jetstream Boys Bike
Falcon Jetstream Boys Bike
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£209.99

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Xootz Bmw Kids Electric 12V Ride On Motorbike - White
Xootz Bmw Kids Electric 12V Ride On Motorbike - White
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£209.99

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Lego® 42159 Technic Yamaha Mt-10 Sp Motorbike Model Adult Set
Lego® 42159 Technic Yamaha Mt-10 Sp Motorbike Model Adult Set
Hamleys

£199.99

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Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Tangerine
Strider 14X Sport Balance Bike- Tangerine
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£199.99

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Batman Construction Figure and the Bat-Pod Bike
Batman Construction Figure and the Bat-Pod Bike
LEGO

£64.99

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LEGO Batman Construction Figure and the Bat-Pod Bike 76273
LEGO Batman Construction Figure and the Bat-Pod Bike 76273
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£64.99

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LEGO® Dc Batman™: Batman Construction Figure & The Bat-Pod Bike 76273
LEGO® Dc Batman™: Batman Construction Figure & The Bat-Pod Bike 76273
Hamleys

£64.99

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Evo Police Bike Ride-On
Evo Police Bike Ride-On
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£64.99

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Globber Learning Bike 3 In 1 - Pastel Pink
Globber Learning Bike 3 In 1 - Pastel Pink
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was: £89.99

£64.99

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Globber Learning Bike 3 In 1 - Pastel Blue
Globber Learning Bike 3 In 1 - Pastel Blue
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was: £89.99

£64.99

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Chillafish Charlie Glow Sky Blue Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Glow Sky Blue Light Up Balance Bike
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£63.99

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Chillafish Charlie Glow Orange Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Glow Orange Light Up Balance Bike
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£63.99

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Chillafish Charlie Glow Beige Light Up Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Glow Beige Light Up Balance Bike
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£63.99

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Huffy 10" Balance Bike Vintage Stone Blue
Huffy 10" Balance Bike Vintage Stone Blue
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£60.00

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Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Junior/Adult Helmet - 55-58Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Junior/Adult Helmet - 55-58Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
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£59.99

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Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Adult Helmet - 58-60Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Adult Helmet - 58-60Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
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£59.99

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Strider Pedal Kit For 14X Sport Balance Bike
Strider Pedal Kit For 14X Sport Balance Bike
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£59.99

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Globber Learning Bike - White/Mint
Globber Learning Bike - White/Mint
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£59.99

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Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Pink Balance Bike Tricycle
Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Pink Balance Bike Tricycle
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£59.99

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Awe Aweblaze Junior 16+ /Adult Bmx/Bike Full Face Helmet Black/Green Visor Medium 56-58Cm
Awe Aweblaze Junior 16+ /Adult Bmx/Bike Full Face Helmet Black/Green Visor Medium 56-58Cm
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£59.99

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Chillafish Charlie Black 10' Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Black 10' Balance Bike
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£59.99

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Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Mint Balance Bike Tricycle
Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Mint Balance Bike Tricycle
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£59.99

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Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Orange Balance Bike Tricycle
Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Orange Balance Bike Tricycle
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£59.99

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Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Lime Balance Bike Tricycle
Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Lime Balance Bike Tricycle
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£59.99

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Chillafish Bunzi Pink 2-in-1 Balance Bike Tricycle
Chillafish Bunzi Pink 2-in-1 Balance Bike Tricycle
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£59.99

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Chillafish Charlie Blue 10' Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Blue 10' Balance Bike
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£59.99

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Chillafish Charlie Silver 10' Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Silver 10' Balance Bike
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£59.99

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Chillafish Charlie Pink 10' Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Pink 10' Balance Bike
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£59.99

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Scooters

Zinc Max 3.0 Electric Scooter
Zinc Max 3.0 Electric Scooter
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£499.99

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Pure Air4 E-Scooter
Pure Air4 E-Scooter
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£449.99

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Razor E Prime Air Electric Scooter For Ages 14+ - Black
Razor E Prime Air Electric Scooter For Ages 14+ - Black
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was: £599.99

£429.99

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Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£399.99

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Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
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was: £439.99

£399.99

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Li-Fe 350w Plus Electric Lithium Scooter
Li-Fe 350w Plus Electric Lithium Scooter
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was: £442.99

£398.69

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Razor Pocket Mod Bella Electric Scooter For Kids 13+
Razor Pocket Mod Bella Electric Scooter For Kids 13+
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was: £429.99

£359.99

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Razor Pocket Mod Vapor Electric Scooter For Kids 13+ - Blue
Razor Pocket Mod Vapor Electric Scooter For Kids 13+ - Blue
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was: £429.99

£359.99

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Razor Pocket Mod 12V Teal Electric Scooter
Razor Pocket Mod 12V Teal Electric Scooter
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£349.99

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Razor Powercore E100S 24V Scooter - Red
Razor Powercore E100S 24V Scooter - Red
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£329.99

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Li-Fe 200 Electric Scooter
Li-Fe 200 Electric Scooter
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was: £329.99

£299.99

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Zinc Folding Electric Flex Scooter
Zinc Folding Electric Flex Scooter
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£289.99

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Li-Fe 200w Electric Lithium Scooter
Li-Fe 200w Electric Lithium Scooter
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was: £331.99

£265.59

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Razor E300 24 Volt Scooter - Matt Grey
Razor E300 24 Volt Scooter - Matt Grey
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was: £449.99

£239.99

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Globber E-Motion 6 - Coral Pink Electric Scooter
Globber E-Motion 6 - Coral Pink Electric Scooter
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£199.99

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Evo Vt3 E-Scooter - Black
Evo Vt3 E-Scooter - Black
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was: £259.99

£199.99

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Globber E-Motion 6 - Navy Blue Electric Scooter
Globber E-Motion 6 - Navy Blue Electric Scooter
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£199.99

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Razor Power Core S85 Electric Scooter For Kids 8+ - Blue
Razor Power Core S85 Electric Scooter For Kids 8+ - Blue
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was: £269.99

£189.99

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Stunted Neo Morph Stunt Scooter
Stunted Neo Morph Stunt Scooter
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was: £104.99

£94.49

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Xootz Bmx Scooter- Blue
Xootz Bmx Scooter- Blue
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was: £109.99

£94.99

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Flyte Midi 18 Inch Fifi The Flamingo Scooter Suitcase
Flyte Midi 18 Inch Fifi The Flamingo Scooter Suitcase
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£94.99

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Evo Vti E-Scooter - Pink
Evo Vti E-Scooter - Pink
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was: £129.99

£99.99

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Evo Vti E-Scooter - Lime
Evo Vti E-Scooter - Lime
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was: £129.99

£99.99

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Micro Scooter Chilli Base Scooter Rocky
Micro Scooter Chilli Base Scooter Rocky
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was: £124.99

£99.99

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Razor Lightshow Powerwing Scooter For Kids 6+, Led - Black
Razor Lightshow Powerwing Scooter For Kids 6+, Led - Black
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was: £129.99

£99.99

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Globber Flow Element Comfort Scooter - Silver
Globber Flow Element Comfort Scooter - Silver
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was: £119.99

£99.99

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Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Blue)
Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Blue)
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was: £119.99

£99.99

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Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Pink)
Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Pink)
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was: £119.99

£99.99

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Zinc Spirit Kids Electric Scooter - Black/Green
Zinc Spirit Kids Electric Scooter - Black/Green
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£99.99

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Zinc Spirit Kids Electric Scooter - Pink
Zinc Spirit Kids Electric Scooter - Pink
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£99.99

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Xootz Enigma Lithium E-scooter - Blue
Xootz Enigma Lithium E-scooter - Blue
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£99.99

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Stunted Neo Morph Stunt Scooter
Stunted Neo Morph Stunt Scooter
BARGAINMAX LIMITED

£104.99

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Micro Scooter Sprite Suspension Scooter - Pink
Micro Scooter Sprite Suspension Scooter - Pink
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was: £134.99

£104.99

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Micro Scooter Sprite Suspension Scooter - Green
Micro Scooter Sprite Suspension Scooter - Green
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was: £134.99

£104.99

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Micro Scooters - Mini Foldable Led Navy
Micro Scooters - Mini Foldable Led Navy
Hamleys

£106.95

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Micro Scooters - Mini Foldable Led Purple
Micro Scooters - Mini Foldable Led Purple
Hamleys

£106.95

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Trikes

Smart Trike Smartrike Xtend Scooter 5 Stage Ride-On - Orange
Smart Trike Smartrike Xtend Scooter 5 Stage Ride-On - Orange
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£149.99

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Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Blue)
Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Blue)
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was: £119.99

£99.99

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Baby Born Trike
Baby Born Trike
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was: £22.99

£19.99

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Bebe Confort Windy Trike (10 Months - 4 Years) - Tinted Grey
Bebe Confort Windy Trike (10 Months - 4 Years) - Tinted Grey
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£119.99

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Globber Explorer Trike 4 In 1 - Mint
Globber Explorer Trike 4 In 1 - Mint
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£149.99

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Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Pink)
Micro Scooter Mini 2 Grow 4-In-1 Trike/Scooter (Pink)
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was: £119.99

£99.99

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Little Tikes Chompin' Dino Trike
Little Tikes Chompin' Dino Trike
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was: £94.99

£79.99

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Bluey My First Trike
Bluey My First Trike
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was: £49.99

£44.99

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Doona Liki S1 Trike Red
Doona Liki S1 Trike Red
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£179.99

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Cocomelon My First Trike
Cocomelon My First Trike
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was: £49.99

£44.99

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Doona Liki S1 Trike - Urban Grey
Doona Liki S1 Trike - Urban Grey
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£179.99

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Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Pink
Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Pink
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was: £69.99

£54.99

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Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Blue
Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Blue
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was: £69.99

£54.99

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Evo Trike - Shimmer
Evo Trike - Shimmer
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was: £99.99

£64.99

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Peppa Pig My First Trike
Peppa Pig My First Trike
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was: £49.99

£44.99

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Smoby Be Move Trike - Pink
Smoby Be Move Trike - Pink
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was: £54.99

£49.99

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Smoby Be Move Trike - Blue
Smoby Be Move Trike - Blue
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£54.99

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Paw Patrol My First Trike
Paw Patrol My First Trike
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was: £49.99

£44.99

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Here at Top Toy Guide, we like to find what’s popular and what’s new in the world of ride-on and bikes. It is serious business choosing a child’s first ride-on, balance bike or second bike. That’s why it’s best to check out what’s hot beforehand so there are no disappointed faces.

Kids can’t wait to have their own scooter, trike or any other foot-powered ride-on toy as their mobility and sense of freedom takes hold. There is a fantastic range of balance bikes, ride-on toys for preschoolers. Best of all, they include some of their favourite characters they love on TV.

Ride-on Toys

The introduction of ride-on toys balance bikes and wheeled toys is so important. Indoor and outdoor bikes promote physical activity which is an essential part of healthy development. Starting kids off with ride-on toys at an early age helps improve their balance and coordination. However, it is essential to make sure the ride-on toy is suitable for the age of the child and that it is well made.

Children are very receptive to colour so buying a colourful ride-on toy will bring much joy. And the more real it looks the better! There are many types of ride-on and some double as a walker for very young toddlers. These can be found based on popular themes like Thomas and Friends, Fireman Sam, In the Night Garden, etc.

Trikes, balance bikes and scooters are loved by kids and they never seem to lose their appeal. Good examples include Toy Story Trike, Peppa Pig Trike for ages 18 months and over. Also Smart Trike for 10 to 36 months and Smart Trike Scooter for ages 3 to 6-year-olds. A popular scooter for girls is the Hello Kitty micro scooter and Barbie inline scooter these are for ages 5 and over.

Scooters and Helmets

It won’t seem long before they have passed the balance bike ride-on stage. They will be soon looking forward to their first bike. So it’s important to remember the safety and protective issues when buying a first ride-on toy, bike, trike or scooter.

There are many things to consider such as sturdiness, size and essential protective items such as helmets, knee pads and elbow pads. Most importantly it’s not wise to think a child will be fine on a bike that’s too big just because they will grow into it. So it is best to buy an adjustable bike that grows as the child does.

Buying a First Bike

When it comes to buying a bike it is important to get the right size to match the age and height of the child. It is also worth looking for bikes with adjustable seats and handlebars. The range of adjustable bikes can include popular characters as well as traditional style bikes like Barbie bikes, Dora the Explorer, and Fifi and the Flowerpots, Hello Kitty 16in bike, plus a Raleigh 12in Ziggy boy’s bike for younger riders.

Raleigh has a good range of kids bikes for 8-year-olds and over like the Challenge BMX Deluth unisex bike and Raleigh Blaze BMX with Gyro. Kids Helmets, pads and bell sets are essential accessories and can be found sporting kids favourite characters like Ben 10, Disney Princess, Spiderman and Star Wars Clones.

Guide to finding the right size bike for your child:

Each bike manufacturer has its own guide to the suitability of bikes for children. The following guide gives you a rough idea of what to look out for when buying a first bike or second bike by showing the wheel diameter sizes that are most appropriate for the age and height of the child.

Height, Wheel Size and Age of Child:

  • 98-112cm:   12” bike for 3-5 years with removable stabilisers
  • 105-117cm: 14” bike for 4-6 years with removable stabilisers
  • 112-125cm: 16” bike for 5-7 years
  • 117-129cm: 18” bike for 6-8 years
  • 125-136cm: 20” bike for 7-9 years
  • 130-141cm: 24” bike for 8-10 years

A bike that is too big or too small is more difficult to control, increasing the risk of accidents. It is best to measure the child’s height first before deciding on buying a bike if this is not possible then use the child’s as age as a guide.

Some kid’s bikes come complete with stabilisers; others do not, but they can be purchased separately and can easily be fitted. As a rule, stabilisers can only be fitted to bikes with wheels up to 16″.