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Review on ๐Ÿšฒ FirstBIKE Limited Edition Balance Bike with Brake, Blue - Ideal for Kids & Toddlers Ages 2-5 (L2011) by Scott Tompkins

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great so far - tricycles, scooters and vans

I will update this review later as we only recently got this FirstBIKE and my 2 year old daughter has only been riding it for a few days. Pros: - Well done. The build quality of this bike is top notch. He looks solid and strong. The only thing I see that will eventually need to be replaced are the inner tubes. Even then we can patch the hose if necessary, but we will likely replace the factory hoses with "slimy" ones if the original becomes damaged. - Secure. This FirstBIKE has great reviews on multiple websites and is a great way for my daughter to learn how to safely balance on a bike. Pedals bother at this age anyway. Also, I don't want to be one of those parents who has to constantly hover over my child while they learn to balance (like many future helicopter parent friends do). My child has shown confidence in the saddle so far, so I can commend myself for being a great dad. stylish. I'm not sure what other differences the LIMITED version has from the RACING version other than the different color scheme, but my kid looks like the coolest kid on the block with his new balance bike. We definitely need to put her name on this bike so other kids don't put their Grand Theft balance bike on. There are many accessories for this beast but I think the only ones we can get are the basket and the bell. Cons: - No details. We were missing a part called "special screw" that makes it easier to assemble and disassemble the FirstBIKE. However, after we contacted Revain, they took good care of us. - Lowering kit (additional cost) required for my child and most other 2 year olds. This should be included rather than costing $14 more as FirstBIKE caters to parents like me who want their kids to be the best of the best and learn to balance from an early age. My daughter's inseam is 13.5 inches and we needed a rappel kit. Too bad I had to order separately. - Price. The thing is expensive compared to many other competitors (with and without pedals) on the market. But it can also be a pro if you want your kid to be cool and one of those Rolls-Royce balance bikes. Overall we are happy with our purchase and the level of service from Revain. Our child will benefit greatly from this cause and hopefully pass it on to his future siblings at some point. UPDATE: My daughter is 3.5 years old and by far the coolest kid on the block. She rides her FirstBIKE while other kids struggle to balance on their quads. fools. One star deducted because the brake system broke with only light use. FirstBIKE were good and sent me a replacement part in a timely manner after I contacted them about a warranty claim. Although the customer service was good and the part is easy to replace yourself, I am disappointed that on this so-called indestructible bike, a plastic part of the brake assembly broke off, affecting the functionality of the bike.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick guide