Balance Bike Sizing Chart
Choosing a balance bike is all about fit. The right bike lets your child sit comfortably with both feet flat on the ground, so they can push, glide and build confidence safely. Use the sizing chart and quick fit guide below to compare our balance bikes by age, seat height, weight and adjustability, and find the best match for your child.
How to measure for the right fit
Age is a helpful starting point, but your child's inseam (inside leg length) is the most accurate way to choose a balance bike. Here's how:
- Have your child stand with their back against a wall, wearing the shoes they'll ride in.
- Measure from the floor to the top of their inside leg (crotch), in centimetres.
- Choose a bike whose minimum seat height is equal to or lower than this measurement.
This ensures your child can sit on the seat with both feet flat on the ground - the key to safe, confident balance riding. As they grow, raise the seat within the bike's adjustment range.
Balance bike comparison chart
| Brand / Model | Typical age range | Seat height | Adjustability | Tyres | Rider weight limit | Bike weight | Wheels | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runna Mini | 12 months + | 23-27cm | Seat only | EVA airless tyre | 20kg | 2.8kg | 2 or 3 wheels | Wood |
| Kinderfeets Tiny Tot | 12 months + | 21.5-28cm | Seat only | EVA airless tyre | 20kg | 2.3kg | 2 or 3 wheels | Wood or bamboo (colour dependent) |
| Kinderfeets Tiny Tot Plus | 18 months-4 years | 25-34cm | Seat only | EVA airless tyre | 25kg | 3kg | 2 or 3 wheels | Wood or bamboo (colour dependent) |
| Kinderfeets Trail Bike | 18 months-5 years | 31-43cm | Seat & handlebars | EVA airless tyres | 35kg | 3.2kg | 2 wheels only | Steel |
| Cruzee | 18 months-5 years | 28-48cm | Seat & handlebars | EVA airless tyre | 34kg | 1.9kg | 2 wheels only | Lightweight aluminium |
Helpful note: Age ranges are a guide only. For the best fit, compare your child's inseam to the minimum seat height listed above.
Which balance bike is right for my child?
- Just starting out (around 12-18 months): Look for the lowest seat heights - the Kinderfeets Tiny Tot (from 21.5cm) or Runna Mini (from 23cm) suit the smallest riders, and a third wheel can be added for extra stability.
- Toddlers ready for two wheels (around 18 months-4 years): The Kinderfeets Tiny Tot Plus grows with your child up to a 34cm seat height and a 25kg weight limit.
- Older or taller children (up to 5 years): The Kinderfeets Trail Bike and Cruzee offer the tallest seat heights, adjustable handlebars and higher weight limits for longer-lasting fit.
- Want the lightest bike? The Cruzee (1.9kg) and Kinderfeets Tiny Tot (2.3kg) are the easiest for little ones to handle and for you to carry.
Frequently asked questions
What age is a balance bike for?
Most children are ready for a balance bike between 12 months and 5 years, depending on the model. Age is only a guide - the best way to choose is to match your child's inseam (inside leg) to the bike's minimum seat height so they can sit with both feet flat on the ground.
How do I know what size balance bike to get?
Measure your child's inseam from the floor to the top of their inner leg while standing, then choose a bike whose minimum seat height is equal to or lower than that measurement. This lets them push off confidently with flat feet.
What's the difference between the Kinderfeets Tiny Tot and Tiny Tot Plus?
The Tiny Tot is designed for the youngest riders (from 12 months, seat 21.5-28cm, 20kg limit). The Tiny Tot Plus is a larger bike that grows further (18 months-4 years, seat 25-34cm, 25kg limit), so it lasts longer as your child grows.
Should I choose 2 or 3 wheels?
Several of our bikes (Runna, Tiny Tot and Tiny Tot Plus) can be set up with 2 or 3 wheels. A third wheel adds stability for very young or cautious beginners; two wheels encourage true balancing once your child is ready.
How much should a balance bike weigh?
As a rule of thumb, a balance bike should be light enough for your child to control easily. Our bikes range from 1.9kg (Cruzee) to 3.2kg (Kinderfeets Trail Bike) - lighter bikes are easier for small riders to steer, lift and manoeuvre.
Do balance bikes have pedals or brakes?
Balance bikes have no pedals - children push along with their feet and learn to balance and glide, which makes moving to a pedal bike much easier later. They stop using their feet; brakes aren't required at this stage.
