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12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Ages 3 to 4, Pink
12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Ages 3 to 4, Pink
12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Ages 3 to 4, Pink
Vendor: Valuhub Canada
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12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Ages 3 to 4, Pink
The saddle drops to 17.5 inches, which is low enough for most three year olds to stand over it flat footed. The maker sets this pink 12 inch bike at ages 3 to 4, riders 31.5 to 41.3 inches tall, an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches and a 99 lb seat capacity. It measures 34 inches long and 19.5 inches across the bars.
The first pedal bike after a balance bike
Pedalling and stopping at the same time
A child off a balance bike already steers and balances, but has always stopped with their feet. Pedals change both jobs at once, and the first few rides can look like a step backwards.
Two brakes, and a seat that goes low
Back pedalling stops this one, which is the instinct a new rider picks up fastest, and the hand lever is there for later. With the saddle at 17.5 inches most riders in the maker's band can still put both feet down.
Small, and built to look it
Pink over a low step-through frame with brown grips and a brown padded seat. A white basket clips to the bars. The training wheels are small four inch discs that sit just off the ground.
Measured, not guessed
34 inches long, 19.5 inches across the bars, 25.5 to 28 inches to the top of the handlebar. The size table under it puts the 12 inch at ages 3 to 4, a rider height of 31.5 to 41.3 inches and an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches.
How it stops
A rear coaster brake that works by pedalling backwards and a front hand brake with a short lever pull for small fingers. The chain runs inside a closed guard, which matters most at the age when fingers go everywhere.
The bits you will touch
Carbon steel frame, a PP covered seat, a basket that lifts off and training wheels you can unbolt. Nothing here needs a workshop, but every bolt is worth a check after the first week of riding.
What is on this bike
Saddle 17.5 to 21.5 in
Low enough to start, with four inches in hand before the size runs out.
Handlebar 25.5 to 28 in
Bars raise as the seat does, so the rider is not reaching forward.
Coaster brake
Pedal backwards and it stops. The simplest control a three year old can learn.
Front hand brake
A short lever pull, there for when small hands are ready for it.
Basket and bell
A removable white basket and a bell, both of which get used constantly at this age.
Air filled tires
2.1 inch pneumatic rubber in five layers, softer over a kerb lip than a solid tire.
Specifications
| Wheel size | 12 in |
|---|---|
| Suitable age | 3 to 4 years (manufacturer) |
| Rider height | 31.5 to 41.3 in |
| Recommended inseam | 16.5 to 20.5 in |
| Saddle height | 17.5 to 21.5 in |
| Handlebar height | 25.5 to 28 in |
| Weight capacity of seat | 99 lb |
| Brakes | Front hand brake and rear coaster brake |
| Training wheels | 2, removable, 4 in wheels |
| Tires | Pneumatic rubber, 2.1 in wide, 5 layer |
| Frame | Carbon steel |
| Chain guard | Fully enclosed |
| Overall size | 34 in long, 19.5 in across the bars |
| Extras | Removable front basket, bell, PP covered seat |
| Assembly | 95 percent pre-assembled |
| Colour | Pink |
Saddle height against the recommended inseam
How it compares
What a 12 inch pedal bike does that the alternatives do not. General category guidance, not lab testing.
| This 12 inch | A balance bike | A trike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedals | Yes, chain guarded | None | Yes, direct drive |
| Saddle height | 17.5 to 21.5 in | Lower, varies by brand | Fixed on most |
| Stability aid | 2 removable training wheels | Both feet | Third wheel, permanent |
| Brakes | Hand brake and coaster brake | Feet, sometimes a lever | Often none |
| Where it leads | Training wheels come off | Straight onto pedals | Usually a balance bike next |
Shipping
Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused and in the original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
If another Canadian retailer lists this pink 12 inch for less, send us the link and we will match that price.
Who is this perfect for?
Three year olds with a 16.5 to 20.5 in inseam
The maker's own band. Measure floor to crotch and compare it with the 17.5 inch saddle floor.
Balance bike graduates
Balance is already there, so the training wheels may come off within days rather than months.
Small yards and driveways
At 34 inches long it turns in a tight space and stores against a wall without taking the garage.
What we stand behind
- The age band, rider height, inseam, saddle height, handlebar height, overall length and 99 lb seat limit are the manufacturer's own published figures.
- No helmet is included. A helmet belongs on every ride, and eight Canadian provinces have helmet legislation, three of them for riders under 18.
- This is a bike for supervised riding on paths, driveways and parks, never on a road.
- This size's listing shows no safety certification mark, so we claim none for it.
- Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 12 inch bike right for a three year old?
Often, but check the leg. The maker asks for an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches and a rider height of 31.5 to 41.3 inches. With the saddle at its 17.5 inch floor, a child at the bottom of that band can still reach the ground.
Which brake will my child actually use?
Almost certainly the coaster brake at first, because pedalling backwards needs no grip strength. The front hand brake is there for when their hands are bigger.
How big is it once it is built?
34 inches long and 19.5 inches across the handlebar, with the bars 25.5 to 28 inches off the ground depending on the setting.
Do the training wheels have to stay on?
No. They unbolt from the rear axle. Cycling coaches point out that training wheels stop a bike leaning in a turn, so the sooner a confident rider is without them the better.
Do the tires need pumping?
Yes, they are air filled rubber. Check the pressure at the start of the season and every few weeks after that. Air rides softer than a foam tire but does not look after itself.