Adult balance bike

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Balance bikes have revolutionised the way that children learn to ride over the last few years, and there is now a huge range of models that allow children to learn to balance, steer and understand the concepts of riding a bike.

The vast majority of these bikes are designed for children from as young as 18 months through to the age of 5 or 6, as by this time most children will be ready to move on to a ‘proper’ pedal bike.

However, there are some balance bikes designed for older children between 6 - 12 – and as balance bikes are such a fantastic product there is also a growing market for companies to produce an adult balance bike.

Pedal less bikes for adults

An adult balance bike is developed for teenagers and adults who might be learning to ride for the first time. They are also very useful for those who have special needs challenges, providing the opportunity to enjoy the freedom and excitement of cycling.

As these bikes are much larger, they are generally more expensive than balance bikes for young children. You should expect to have to pay from £175 for a good quality adult balance bike, with some bikes costing more than that.

There are only a handful of adult balance bikes available at the moment, and the best models are reviewed below.

ZAQ Balance Bike


  • No pedal balance bike for heights 155 - 185cm - suitable for most adults
  • Adjustable saddle and handlebar
  • Max rider weight of 100kg
  • Lightweight steel frame
  • Rear brake and air tyres for comfortable ride

The ZAQ balance bike is suited for teenagers and adults that are looking to develop the skills associated with riding a bike for the first time.

This bike acts as a balance bike for adults, with a range of features including a lightweight steel frame, 20 inch wheels and pneumatic air tyres.

It also features an adjustable saddle and handlebar, with saddle heights available between 65cm - 75cm. This means the bike is suitable for people between heights of 155cm and 185cm.

The pneumatic air tyres are refillable and provide a very comfortable ride - the bike is also lightweight and easy to handle

You can check the current price and reviews on Amazon using the link above.


Seveni Large Balance Bike


  • Seat height 65cm - 80cm
  • Footrest included
  • Frame is made of high strength carbon steel
  • 18 inch rubber air tyres
  • Less expensive than the ZAQ bike

The Seveni balance bike is also suitable for adults and teenagers with an adjustable saddle between 65cm and 80cm.

This is an ideal bike for those learning to ride for the first time, and comprises of a strong carbon steel frame and wide handlebars which include a soft hand grip.

The 18 inch wheels include rubber air tyres and steel spokes for greater shock absorption. These type of tyres provide a strong grip and are excellent for all different types of road surfaces. The bike also features a footrest as well as an ergonomically designed seat for comfort.

This adult balance bike is slightly cheaper than the ZAG bike and makes a great alternative.

Strider 20 Sport Balance Bike

Strider Adult 20 Sport


  • Part of the excellent range of Strider bikes
  • Wide handlebars and a fully padded seat
  • Footrest allows riders to perform tricks


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The Strider 20 Sport is a beautifully designed balance bike with wide handlebars, a lightweight frame and all of the features and components that you would expect from a quality manufacturer like Strider.

These include cross terrain tyres, front and rear v-brakes and a fully padded seat for comfort. The saddles is easily adjustable, and the height range is from 67.3 – 81.9cm.

The simple design of the bike allows the rider to balance very easily, and the footrest allows the rider to coast along once they have built up some speed. The footrest can be added or removed according to the riders ability.

The footrest also means that advanced riders can build up some speed and perform some amazing tricks on this bike. There are already several competitions and races for balance bike users including the Strider Cup!


There are still relatively few adult balance bikes available, but if the popularity of children’s balance bikes is anything to go by then we are sure that it won’t be long before there are more and more models available for teenagers and adults.

There are plenty of 6-12 year old already tearing it up at the skate board parks on their balance bikes so they will need larger bikes as they get older!

We will be sure to review as many of these bikes as we can as they get released! Happy riding.

Micro balance bike

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The Micro Balance bike is manufactured by Micro Scooters Ltd, who are most well known for their fantastic range of scooters. However they also provide an excellent balance bike as part of their range as well.

Micro balance bike review

Micro Balance Bike
  • Clean, simple and unique design
  • High quality, lightweight aluminium frame
  • Saddle height 36cm - 42cm
  • Quick and nimble

The Micro Balance bike is designed in Switzerland and with a clean and simple design it looks great and really stands out from most other balance bikes.

The frame consists of lightweight aluminium, and is available in a choice of either orange or purple.

Micro balance bike saddle height

The bike is advertised as being suitable for children aged 2-5, although with an adjustable saddle height between 36 – 42cm this means that it may be slightly too large for an average 2 year old.

If you are looking for balance bikes for 2 year olds then check out our recommendations here – these bikes include models such as the Puky LRM Learner bike which has a saddle height starting at just 29cm.

However, if your child is the right height for the Micro Balance bike then they will enjoy the range of features which include a lightweight frame, adjustable handlebars (with a thick rubber bumper to protect little hands) and mark free wheels, which makes the bike ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The bike weighs in at just 3.2kg, which is one of the lightest on the market and makes it easy to carry and transport.

The Micro balance bike is quick and nimble, so once the rider has mastered the art of balance and steering they will be racing away enjoying their freedom. It is beautifully designed, with a smooth and flat fork, no exposed bolts and a comfortable foam seat which gives bike a slick and stylish look.

Solid wheels

One point to note is that although the solid wheels are great for indoor use or on paved surfaces, the solid wheels of the Micro balance bike provide very little cushioning, and the small diameter wheels would make it difficult to ride the bike on non-paved surfaces.

If you are looking for a more BMX style balance bike, then try the Chillafish BMXie balance bike which is much more suitable for getting off the beaten track.

The Micro balance bike has a quality build, as would be expected from such a market leading company so this bike will retain its value and be able to be handed down through the family or to friends.

The Micro balance bike is in the higher end of the price range of the balance bike market, but the lightweight and quality build nature of the bike justify this cost and it is a quality bike for indoor use or getting around towns and villages.