Customer Reviews

Smart Gear Smart Balance Bike - Girls Style

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
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We received this bike as a gift for our two-year-old daughter. She is very tall (beyond 97th percentile) for her age (36.5 inches at 24 months), so we all expected this bike to fit her immediately. Unfortunately, when she sits on the seat her toes *just* touch the floor. So even with shoes, there is no way she'll be confident enough to ride this anytime soon.

I'm not sure how Smart Gear can claim that this bike is for "two years to 60 lbs" when my two-year-old (literally the tallest 2-year-old any of our friends has ever seen) is too short for it.

In addition, the rear axle arrived bent and the back wheel won't freely spin. But I've contacted Smart Gear and I imagine they'll replace it without a problem. Other it seems like a solid toy.

Normally I wouldn't review this yet (since we haven't really used it), but I thought some parents would benefit from this height info...

Smart gear balance bike for girls was well made, appealed to my granddaughter's feminine and athletic traits.
Her father and 2 older brothers enjoyed assembling it and teaching her how to ride. I searched a long time for a
gift for a young girl what wasn't related to being a princess, a housekeeper or a hairdresser!

Cuter than the rest, and very well made, with solid wood and rubber. I prefer it to the skuut and the like a bike (both of which friends' kids have). My daughter was a bit hesitant at first to make the switch from her trike, but soon got the hang of it. We've had it several months now, and it looks like it will hold up well to wear and tear.

We purchased this balance bike as a gift for our 3 year old granddaughter for Christmas. I was impressed with the high quality of materials and overall design. The bike came in two pieces and was easy to assemble I (grandma) was able to figure that out on my own. The tires are inflatable tube tires, pretty 'knobby' looking. There were decals decorating the bike that made it girly and unique.

The seat is adjustable which will grow with the child. It was a perfect fit for her with the seat all the way down, but know they grow so fast, that is a feature that will be utilized. While seated on the bike her feet comfortably reached the ground and she felt safe 'padding' around on it. We have not had the privilege of observing her using the bike other than when she opened it on Christmas day but know it will help her learn balance before moving on to a regular/bigger bike w/pedals.

Like many, we were looking for a less expensive 'wooden balance bike' for our daughter. We chose the Smart Gear model (via Amazon) because it seemed like the right choice for us. We were not disappointed! It was easy to put together, and it's holding up very well after 7 months of play. No problems with the inner tubes, just keep them filled with air. And keep the allen wrench (included) in a safe place because the nuts & bolts may need a little tightening now and then. (It would be great if couple of extra nuts & bolts were provided - since they're securing moving parts, they can loosen, fall out, and become lost). But we are very pleased with our purchase. It's been a pleasure watching our daughter gain mastery at gliding up and down the sidewalks of our neighborhood. She loves it!
A solid value, highly recommended!

I bought this bike for my 3 year old daughter. It took her several times to get the hang of the whole "two wheel" concept but she's been using it for 3 weeks now & loves it. (I put 5 stars for durability but haven't had it long to be sure but it seems very sturdy) She feels so great being on a big girl bike and it is really teaching her great balance. I look forward to her moving on to a regular bicycle when other kids her age may still be using training wheels.

I love this bike! We bought it for our daughter's 2nd birthday... and did not measure her inseam. Now, 6 months later she is JUST barely able to reach her tipy toes to the ground when sitting on the seat. HOWEVER, that is our own fault. The bike is really cute, well-made, looks and seems durable. I love the carry handle. And Im so glad that it is girly without being pink and princess-crazy. A fun note: the small personalized license plates you can find in most novelty/souvenir shops fits perfectly on the front piece, just below the handle bars... just add a little super glue ;)

Very easy to put together even for a non-mechanical person like myself. Good price compared to similar bikes and a great concept to truly teach balance. Beats the old training wheel method by a long degree.

I got this bike for my daughter's 3rd birthday present (along with a Dora helmet, of course). I was worried that most products on the market wouldn't accomodate her short legs, and even this bike was close - she has to wear her tennis shoes, and it's still close, with the seat on the lowest setting. I like that the bike is very manageable for her and she can ride it around inside the house (hardwood floors). My husband was very skeptical when I ordered it, but he has admitted that it really is perfect for her.

My three year old has been playing with this for a few months now and still enjoys it. It has an adjustable seat and appears to be built solid enough to last a year or two.