A very unique design and application, the LittleBig Bike successfully does what others have struggled with, a top notch convertible balance-to-pedal bike. Balance Bikes have called into question the use of stabilizers/training wheels for good reason, they are simply a better way to learn. The LittleBig capitalizes on this by providing a single platform that can teach a child to balance, steer and pedal in a single great value package. Thanks to LittleBig for supplying us with a bike for this review.
LittleBig Bike Details:
- Intended Age: 2 to 7 years
- Weight: Pedal Bike 15.5 lbs (on our scale), Balance Bike 13.3 lbs
- Min/Max Seat Height: 14-21 inches
- Features: 3-in-1: Small 14 inch balance bike, large 14 inch balance bike, 14 inch pedal bike
- MSRP: $187 USD Balance Bike, $240 USD for bike and conversion kit
- Available at: LittleBig Bikes
The Bike Dads' Take:
"A great design that is 3 bikes in 1. The 14 inch platform allows for a wide fit range although we think the move up to a 16/20 inch is advisable between ages 5 and 6. For years 2-5 this cool machine makes a lot of sense: great convertible geometry, excellent part spec and amazing build quality offers tremendous value at $240 USD. A second shorter seat-post would be nice to lower the minimum seat height when in pedal mode but this is an easy fix on amazon for 10 bucks." -Colin
I’m having a hard time finding a first bike for my petite six-year-old (16.5″ inseam). Can you tell more about how you modified the seat post? How low can this thing go with a little DIY?
With a 16.5 inch inseam she should fit most 14 inch bikes. We would probably start there than get her on a a bigger wheel size as soon as she fits so she can keep up to friends/family. The limitations of the smaller 14in wheels as she grows will be apparent amongst her peers (she will be considerably slower when pedaling).
DId you have to pay any import tax/duty? If so how much? Thanks
depends where you live. Bike duties and taxes range by country and region