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JOYSTAR 12 Inch Balance Bike: Perfect Birthday Gift For 18 Months To 5 Years Old Boys & Girls! Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Details

Bike TypeBalance Bike
Age Range (Description)18months-5years
BrandJOYSTAR
Number of Speeds1
ColorBlue
Wheel Size12 Inches
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Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

steel parts, great quality

This bike first arrived in a torn up box and missing parts but as soon as I contacted the seller, they quickly sent me another bike. It was easy to put together, if I had been diligent, I made every mistake possible but very easy to see how to put together once I made mistakes. Took 10 minutes. The bike is safe and well built and my 2.5 year old loves it.

Pros
  • My son is 3ft tall and this bike was 4 inches too tall for him MAYBE for a 4yo. Cried on his birthday
Cons
  • The green color is a bright neon green, not at all the turquoise green depicted in the listing.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great beginner bike

It was very easy to assemble. So far we are really liking it, , its not to heavy for my toddler, but it will take him some time to learn how to ride it. The tires material does worry me so we will stay away from gravel.

Pros
  • ❤LIGHTWEIGHT BALANCE BIKE - The 12 Marcher weights only 6.28lbs(2.85kg), makes it easy for your child to ride and stride. A low step-through metal frame is designed for child rider easy for them to get on or off the bike. The frame is lightweight and durable, ensuring years of fun!
Cons
  • May not provide enough exercise for children

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Only lasted a little under a year

So sad to say my 2 year old can no longer ride his bike as it suddenly just broke … only last a little under a year May not be suitable for snowy or icy conditions.

Pros
  • ❤BEST GIFT FOR KIDS - JOYSTAR Marcher Kids Balance Bike is a pedal-free beginner bike that allows toddlers to focus on balance. With a low-rise frame, EVA foam wheels, soft rubber grips and a soft saddle, this is the best starter bike you can give any budding biker to create the ultimate first ride.
Cons
  • May not be suitable for snowy or icy conditions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great customer service

One of the parts was defective and I contacted customer service. They truly went above and beyond as they sent me a new bike. Thank you Nancy from customer service! Thisis a great company and great bike my twins love it.

Pros
  • Provides a fun way to explore and learn
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with motor planning

Great for my little one although it’s a little tricky getting the hang of balancing - which is to be expected. It’s so simple to put together and sturdy!

Pros
  • Great little bike to start out, girls are two and going on two. They loved them. Bought two!!
Cons
  • Returning the bike because the seat does not raise up as high as the description stated.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Descent bike but arrived damaged

Update: I was contacted by seller and issue was resolved. Great customer service! Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and resolve the issue with the bike.Frame of the bike arrived with several chips in the paint… Was disappointed since it was a gift and looked as if it had been already used.

Pros
  • Great bike to learn
Cons
  • Does not have brakes, which may be a safety concern for some parents

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Better than I thought

My 2 year old loves this balance bike, and I have to say it's very easy to assemble. the only thing that's a draw back is the tires feels kinda cheap like it will just thread apart but its holding well hehe. I took one star for the wheels.

Pros
  • Perfect for family outings
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with spatial reasoning

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I would buy again. on my review.

Axles and nuts aren't much to brag about, and the sticker looks like it was put on by a toddler, other than that i think this thing will last a long time.

Pros
  • No pedals or training wheels needed
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have sensory processing issues

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good little bike for a good deal!

We got this for our 3 year old and it is the perfect size for him! It's on the small side for our 5 year old but she also likes to ride on it. Went together easily and seems like it's made well. It's a bargain, especially compared to some of the more expensive options out there!

Pros
  • Nice little bike. Slightly smaller than you might think but good for smaller children.
Cons
  • May not be adjustable enough to grow with child

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good Quality Bike and a Good Company to Work with!

I have 6 grand children under the age of 5, and they love riding bikes. This is a good quality bike which they love to ride. It takes a little bit to put together, but, well worth it, in the end! These balance bikes really help them learn to balance allowing them to graduate to the bigger 2 wheel bikes, in some cases without training wheels. I will recommended this bike to the parents of my grand children's friends.

Pros
  • Comfortable grip handles
Cons
  • May not provide enough protection in case of falls or crashes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very cute, sturdy, soft handle grips

Very nice for the price. This is a present for my almost 3 year old granddaughter. I wanted a balance bike that was rated well, but didn't want to spend a lot as she can only use it for a short time. I understand that some parts that hold it together would be plastic. I like the seat and handlebars can be adjusted for height as she grows. The tires are hard plastic, I don't think that matters, as my own kids had big wheels back in the day (remember those?) and had lots of fun on them. My…

Pros
  • Safe and easy to use
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with sensory integration

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Sturdy, light and a good start to riding a bike.

.so far I've been happy with this bike for teaching a preschooler to balance and begin getting the hang of riding a bicycle. One concern I have is that the ties seem to be made of a very dense foam with plastic coating, so I'm unsure of how these will wear in the long run. The upside is you don't have to air-up any tires.

Pros
  • Deduct one start because it not very strong. Otherwise my kid loves it
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children with balance or coordination issues

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Is Revain the new Wish?

There is a battery compartment with no metal and a button and speaker that look like they should play sound, but no wires.The "directions" for assembly are a joke. There is one half page with a couple pictures, and the rest of the booklet is just mumbo jumbo about how kids should wear a helmet.The thing showed up with a sliced innertube for the front tire.Use your own tools to put it together. The allen wrench snapped immediately.This bike was supposed to be a birthday present, and it couldn't…

Pros
  • Easy grip handlebars for added safety
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with decision-making

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Okay bike, little heavy, super cute.

It's a nice little bike. Got for our 2 yr old who showed interest in a friends hike similar. Some of the clamps were challenging to fasten. The handle bars turn sometimes even on the tightest setting. And she may have to wait until closer ton3 y.o. because she seems a little small for it. She cannot reach handle bars sitting.must stand up and it seems heavy to her. But she'll grow into it.

Pros
  • Works great for our 3 year old.
Cons
  • May not provide enough entertainment value for some children

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A little bigger than I thought

It is very lightweight and easy to put together but it's a little too tall for my 2 year old and it's not as sturdy as I thought it would be. but over all I'm happy with my purchase

Pros
  • Great way to bond with parents and siblings
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with mental flexibility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing balance bike!

My daughter loves this! We tried a tricycle first and she only wanted to push it along with her feet. Enter this gem!It was pretty easy to put together. Maybe 10 minutes after I got it out of the box.My daughter loves to take this bike out every time we go outside on walks now. It didn’t take long for her to get a good handle on how to use it. She gets faster and smoother everyday.

Pros
  • Encourages a healthy lifestyle
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with attention

Revainrating 4 out of 5

As good as Strider and love quick release seat post

Bought this balance bike instead of a Strider (we already have one Strider) because it was so much cheaper. Happy to report it is comparable and seems to have better features (quick release seat, protective ball over handle bar). Two minor issues: seat post is super short so it doesn’t go very high and it had a pretty big chip out of the paint. I would buy this again over a high priced Strider for sure.

Pros
  • Boosts imagination and creativity
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who are prone to accidents

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not exactly what I ordered

I ordered two identical bikes, but different colors for my twins. One green and one Purple. My husband assembled the purple bike - exactly as I ordered, matched the picture perfectly.When it came to the green bike, it was different. The seat and handlebars are brown, not black and it has a foot plate, which isn't shown in the picture. The handlebar design is also slightly different. However, it is from Joy Star Bike, same as the one we ordered.I am going to assume it could be a picking error on

Pros
  • Helps improve balance and stability
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with academic learning

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for young kids

As a physical education teacher, I love this bike and purchased it for my youngest kid! My older 2 kids had the typical training wheel bike. This is so much better! It works on balance and coordination and they can start so much earlier than on a regular bike! My son loves his!

Pros
  • Encourages outdoor exploration
Cons
  • May not be suitable for children who have difficulty with problem-solving

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not a bad bike, hard to build

Not super easy to put together. Instructions are just a series of photos, so when we had a question we just had to wing it, which wasn’t ideal.

Pros
  • Cycling
Cons
  • May not be comfortable for children to ride for long periods