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Review on ๐Ÿšฒ Swagtron K3 12" No-Pedal Balance Bike for Kids Ages 2-5 Years โ€“ Lightweight, Adjustable Seat, Air-Filled Rubber Tires by Bankroll Reed

Revainrating 2 out of 5

A nice bike, but with flaws.

It looked like a good balance bike from the start but once I started putting it together I realized it wasn't very good quality. as if they were rubbing due to overtightening or lack of lubrication. I tried disassembling one of the wheel axles to examine the situation and managed to break the axle in half. Then I tried to remove the pieces from the axle but I couldn't move anything and broke it into three pieces. There is no excuse for mounting these axles that tight. I was able to find a replacement axle on Amazon for about $9. (Action 5/16 x 26 Tpi front axle kit, 130mm). Be careful not to lose the bearings when disassembling. Even if new bearings were in good condition, you can never disassemble them to re-grease them. The steering wheel bearings are also not very smooth. Unfortunately, poor assembly at the factory has turned an ordinary wheel into a piece of scrap.

Pros
  • High test scores for support and durability
Cons
  • Not as thick as the others