She really likes girly things and I have come across Bobbin bikes which look sweet but also have gears and say they are lightweight. The Bobbin Gingersnap balance bike is not only a sturdy, safe and sustainable children's balance bike, but also a faithful companion on your child's journey to more independence and confidence. For example, the Gingersnap 12" is for 33-43cm inside legs, and the Gingersnap 16" is for 40-54cm inside legs. It has all the practical Bobbin touches you would expect: colour-matched mudguards and chainguard, smart brown grips, matching stabilisers (training wheels) a ding dong bell and an embossed Bobbin saddle. There’s a lovely detail that my daughter spotted with the observational skills that I’ve long-since lost.

Sold it and bought a 2nd hand frog bike which was so much better and lighter and go my daughter cycling so much quicker. Independent and family-run, the designs for Bobbin bikes are inspired not only by a love of pedalling, but also 1960s London, the colours of Dick Bruna and the universes created by Tove Jannson.

With its timeless vintage design and quirky colours, the kids balance bike is the coolest bike around and will delight you and your child. This Gingersnap 12” balance bike is a miniature version of the adult bike, and is designed for children aged 2-4 years. EARLY RIDERS: The Gingersnap balance bike is a miniature classic bike designed for children aged 2-4 years old.

Jen was provided with the Bobbin Gingersnap 12″ kids bike to review by Today’s Cyclist, the UK distributor for Bobbin Bikes. In addition, the Bobbin balance bike Gingersnap has a cute bell that will be fun for your child and encourage him to attract the attention of other road users. Although better brands are more costly they do last very well and hold their value when it comes to resale, so can work out good value in the end. A tip for tightening your Bobbin brakes - hold the calipers roughly central as you tighten to avoid them slipping over to one side and resting on the wheel rim.The Bobbin Gingersnap balance bike is made in Europe from eco-friendly materials, so it's not only good for your child, but also for the environment. Remove the rear wheel nut and mudguard stay from the rear axle and insert the axle through the hole in the stabiliser arm. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For me, the most important advantage of the Gingersnap over other bikes she has had is that she can actually use the brakes. And quality is nothing without comfort and cool, that's why the Gingersnap features a sprung saddle with a padded seat.