Banana GT Balance Bike - Lightweight Toddler Bike for 2, 3, 4, and 5 Year old Boys and Girls - No Pedal Bikes for kids with Adjustable Handlebar and seat - Aluminium, Air Tires - Training Bike

We bought this bike for my daughter who has outgrown her Indi Balance Bike (~10" wheels). She is small for her age & while the Indi was usable, she'd reached the limit of seat adjustment (and then some) and the bike was starting to look a bit cramped. This is a decent step-up in size over her previous bike. It was well packed & went together really easily - <10 mins until it was being crashed into the furniture. The only thing I could see people having an issue with is inflating the tyres - the straight valves & small wheels don't make it easy - if you have a pump with a 'press-on & pull lever' style chuck then you will struggle. It's probably worth getting a pump with a screw-on hose. It's a good looking bike & the quality seems pretty good - very good for the price, to be honest. It's fairly lightweight; the 'proper' wheels & pneumatic tyres add some weight over plastic wheels & foam solid tyres, but I figured the improved comfort of pneumatic tyres & better grip was worth having. My daughter has taken to riding it without any bother at all. Geometry seems pretty well sorted & stable; my only concern going forward with it is that the handlebar height doesn't adjust, so as saddle height goes up she might feel that she's being pitched forwards a bit. There's tons of saddle height adjustment.

I've given this bike 5 stars because on reflection the balance of quality and value are high compared with alternatives. My son is will be 3 in 3 months time and is getting to grips with it just great. There are some improvements in the future design that I would like to see though, and which would make this clearly the best product of it's kind out there in my opinion. The main one is that there is no 'stop' on turning the handlebars. That means it's easy for a child to get on the bike with the handlebars the wrong way around ie 180 degrees from the way they should be. To stop this I've resorted to tying some paracord around the bars and stem. Thast's enough to stop him being able to turn the bars past 90 degress either way. Other recommended but less essential improvements I would offer to the manufacturer are: - the rear wheel bolts could be smaller/flush with the frame - the seat adjustment range is excellent, but the stem on the bars isn't. Some height adjustment to allow them to be raised would give the bike more lifespan as a child grows to their first pedalbike. Overall though advantages to this bike is the seat adjustment range (better than alternatives, especially wooden balance bikes) and the tires (air filled are great for all different terrain and better than foam wheels) and the bearings (nice and smooth so far.) It also looks nice, and the frame is very solidly built. The hand grips are also a nice size for small hands, with really good end pieces that stop their hands slipping off easily which is also great. So a long review, but with all that in mind I would't hesitate to recommend this purchase.

Lovely bike, 3 year old loves it and uses it at the lowest seat setting so there is room to grow. Only thing is that the tyres are not pumped up and we have 2 pumps at home but none of them fit the tyre so needing to take it to a bike shop just to get the tyres filled.

Being my son's first bike (2 year old) I did a LOT of research. Pedal bike or balance bike. Contentious, but I opted for a balance. Then which balance bike. What make. What model. What price. What weight. What size. Plastic (solid) or rubber (air) tyres. The result? Well my son loves it. Already, scooting around the park on his second outing (tarmac and grass). It's a pretty solid bike, with good saddle and handlebar adjustability (so plenty room to grow). Can't fault it. Well boxed and easy to assemble too (took me 5 minutes). There are cheaper bikes, there are much more expensive bikes. This seems like it's built to last. I recommend. Oh, and my wife doesn't mind it sitting around the house so I guess it's aesthetically pleasing (score!)

This product is brilliant value and has held up well after 8 months of getting a good hammering. Was hesitant about this as it’s quite heavy compared to other balance bikes, but that is actually a benefit on rough ground as it provides stability. My son loves riding down hills and through puddles and pot holes. The pneumatic wheels are chunky and again give a stable ride. Don’t even consider getting something with plastic wheels. The quick release seat is the best feature. Allows you to adjust on the fly (which you will need to do on almost every ride as kids seem to grow overnight) The only negative is the seat has frayed where it sits against the ground. Overall great value bike and well designed to give a good ride experience.

Very easy to put together. Good looking bicycle. Easy to manoeuvre. Easy to adjust seat height. My great nephew loves it. He has already shown great improvement in his balance when riding on the bike.

Great quality Balance bike. Bought for my son aged two. He still uses it aged 4 but has recently transitioned to a bike with no need for stabilisers. This was great for building confidence and balance in readiness for the transition to a big bike.

I have ordered this on Monday afternoon, got it delivered on Wednesday morning. From Germany to Budapest, Hungary. Should I order this from a domestic webshop, I do not get it delivered this fast. For more or less the same delivery cost (!). The bike itself? Is a superb looking and well designed training (balance) bike for kids. My son (2.5) took it and rode it immediately without any problems. OK, he has already some experience with training bikes and can ride a scooter as well, but still: Ergonomics: 5 stars, Value for money : 5 stars, Easy to assemble: 5 stars. Only one thing that needs to be improved: make sure you have a wrench size 13 at home. The one they gave has no quality and to make sure the wheels are fastened well, you need a good wrench. But that's all. Value for money, good looking, easy to assemble (10 min max), ergonomic, easy to ride (at least it seems). A good product with a superfast delivery service for a competitive price. Who wants more?

Presa perché mi sembrava carina rispetto le altre, devo dire che si è rivelata anche Robustissima! Si monta in mezz'oretta ed i bulloni sono veramente di qualità. Ruote robuste con camere d'aria da gonfiare a 3bar. Il bimbo di 2 anni appena compiuti (e basso rispetto alla media) ci va senza problemi solo dopo 3 ore: non era mai salito in nessuna bici vera.. Nel video la prima uscita dopo 2 ore in cortile per fargli capire un po' come funziona.. Si diverte un mondo e va ovunque. Per ora non corre ma "cammina" ed ha già imparato come far manovre in retro e girare il manubrio nelle curve strette.. La sella al minimo è più che OK. Visto che non costa neanche tanto, direi che ne siamo rimasti davvero contentissimi! Ottima prima bici.. Durerà più anni di sicuro.. Adatta sia per asfalto che per prati o sterrati. Suggerita di sicuro!

After looking at a lot of balance bike options, this seemed to be a good middle ground: air tires, good range of seat adjustment, and light weight - but without paying the $100+ price tag for fancier features. 3 year old kid was excited about the bike and enjoyed helping put it together. He probably had dreams of hopping on and driving like a pro, so it was frustrating the first 1 or 2 attempts, but within a week, he was starting to coast with his feet up and decent steering control. Carrying the bike (when necessary) is very convenient - the center frame makes for a very convenient handle near the balance point and it's lighter than I expected. Wheels were also better than I expected and I actually rode it (130lbs) for a bit. If you plan on biking in hilly areas or your child is a bit older, it may be worth investing in a bike with hand brakes. I'm happy with this one, though, as a good stepping stone and then expect we will be getting a pedal bike with hand brakes in another year or so.

L'ayant acheté pour l'anniversaire de mon fils qui fêtait ses 2 ans. Aujourd'hui, il l'utilise encore à ses 4ans, la selle s'adapte à la taille qui lui permet encore de l'utiliser. Son design sympas et sa légèreté lui permet d'être transporté pour toute occasions, pare exemple il l'utilise tous les dimanche pour aller faire notre marché.

Great first balance bike. The seat at the lowest is great for my 2 year old and he can sit and touch the ground.