Early Rider
Big Foot 12
Ages 2-4Bikes & Riding
$239.00
What We Love
- • Wide, knobby tires handle rough terrain well
- • Low-pressure setup improves stability and control
- • Handbrake introduces braking skills early
- • Schrader valves are easy to inflate anywhere
Worth Knowing
- • Brake is designed for learning, not strong stopping power
- • Higher price than most balance bikes
The Early Rider Big Foot 12 is a step up from typical balance bikes, especially if your kid is riding beyond smooth pavement. The standouts are the tires. The wide, knobby tires can run at lower pressure, which adds grip and stability on uneven surfaces like gravel, grass, and mellow singletrack, not just sidewalks.
It also includes a small handbrake, which is useful for introducing braking early. Kids can start to understand the concept before transitioning to a pedal bike. Just don’t expect it to act like a full stopping system—it’s more about learning than control in high-speed situations. Details like Schrader valves make life easier for parents. You can top off the tires with most standard pumps or even at a gas station.
Technical Specifications
Wheel Size12 in.
Weight8.25 lb.
Minimum Seat Height13 in.
