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12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 4
12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 4
12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 4
Vendor: Valuhub Canada
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12 Inch Kids Bike with Training Wheels and Basket for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 4
Thirty four inches nose to tail and a saddle that starts at 17.5 inches, so it fits in a hallway and fits a three year old. The maker's chart gives ages 3 to 4, a rider height of 31.5 to 41.5 inches, an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches and a 99 lb seat capacity.
The look of it
Pink paint with a chequered panel on the frame, brown grips and a brown padded saddle, a white basket on the bars and matching training wheels at the rear.
Measured before you buy
34 inches long and 19.5 inches across the bars. The 12 inch row lists ages 3 to 4, riders 31.5 to 41.5 inches tall, a saddle of 17.5 to 21.5 inches and an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches.
How a three year old stops
Back pedalling brings in the coaster brake, which takes no grip strength at all. The front hand lever has a short pull for later. The chain is boxed in along its whole run.
What the training wheels really do
They hold the bike up at slow speed, which is what a beginner wants. They also stop it leaning into a turn, so the sooner they come off the sooner real balance starts.
What is on this bike
Saddle 17.5 to 21.5 in
Low to start, with four inches in hand.
Coaster brake
Pedal backwards to stop, no hand strength needed.
Front hand brake
A short lever pull sized for small fingers.
Removable basket and bell
Both get used far more than you would expect.
Air filled tires
2.1 inch pneumatic rubber in five layers.
Specifications
| Wheel size | 12 in |
|---|---|
| Suitable age | 3 to 4 years (manufacturer) |
| Rider height | 31.5 to 41.5 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 basket, bell |
| Assembly | 95 percent pre-assembled |
Saddle height against the recommended inseam
How it compares
How a 12 inch pedal bike compares with the usual alternatives at this age. General category guidance, not lab testing.
| This 12 inch | A balance bike | A 14 inch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedals | Yes, chain guarded | None | Yes |
| Saddle height | 17.5 to 21.5 in | Lower, varies by brand | 20 to 24 in |
| Stability aid | 2 removable training wheels | Both feet | 2 removable training wheels |
| Overall length | 34 in | Shorter | 41 in |
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
Seen this 12 inch for less at another Canadian retailer? Send the link over and we will match the price.
Who is this perfect for?
Three year olds with a 16.5 to 20.5 in inseam
Measure the leg and compare it with the 17.5 inch saddle floor.
First pedal bike buyers
Training wheels and a coaster brake make the first fortnight far less frustrating.
Tight storage
At 34 inches it stands in a hallway without blocking it.
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.
- No safety certification mark is shown on this size's own listing, so we claim none.
- The variant code on this record reads as red while the product photographs are pink, so no colour is stated in the title.
- Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What age is a 12 inch bike for?
The maker says 3 to 4 years, with a rider height of 31.5 to 41.5 inches and an inseam of 16.5 to 20.5 inches. The leg measurement is the one that decides it.
How big is it built?
34 inches long and 19.5 inches across the handlebar, with the bars 25.5 to 28 inches off the ground.
Which brake will they use?
The coaster brake, almost certainly, since pedalling backwards needs no grip. The hand lever comes later.
What colour is it?
The photographs show a pink frame with a chequered panel. The variant code on the record reads as red, so we describe what the photos show rather than the code.