Early Rider Big Foot 12" Balance Bike

Take the red pill.

Our childhood should be one big adventure, and the Big Foot 12 is a statement of intent. It's designed for those who are committed to their children being more connected to the environment around us than to a device.

It's an important battle to win early, and so the low slung frame with a saddle height of just 31cms gets you the jumpstart you need. A robust diamond frame and forged drop outs means you'll not have any hits putting the bike out of action. The elements won't be a problem either, all our bearings are maintenance free sealed cartridges and our frame, fork, hubs, rims, steerer, stem and handlebars are all aluminium. In fact, other than hardware, the only steel on the bikes are the hardened spokes - a full 20 of them on each wheel to make sure they'll not buckle at the sight of a curb, a root, or dad for that matter.

But it's really about feeling as confident on the trails as it is on the pavement. So we've 2.25" balloon tyres that soak up every bump, with knobbly treads whose side walls come alive in the mud and loose to ensure the traction that will get your kids on track and keep them there. Not to mention anatomically designed Ritchey controls with a powerful, light pull rear brake to give that extra braking confidence when the ground under foot looks a little sketchy for those little rubber soles.

Key features

Frame: Hand brushed AL6061, forged drop outs
Fork: Hand brushed AL6061, forged drop outs
Wheelset: 12" pneumatic, sealed cartridge bearing, V brake
Brakes: Tektro 837A: 102mm arms
Tyres: Vee Crown Gem 12 x 2.25" WB 27 TPI
Weight: 3.75kg

Specifications

Frame: Hand brushed AL6061, forged drop outs
Fork: Hand brushed AL6061, forged drop outs
Steerer: Tube AL6061
Wheelset: 12" pneumatic, sealed cartridge bearing, V brake
Hubs: CNC'd T6 AL6061, cartridge bearing, AL6061 axles
Seat post: AL6061, 25.4mm
Rims: 20H anodised AL6061, black
Weight: 3.75kg
Brakes: Tektro 837A: 102mm arms
Levers: Tektro JL-352RS short reach UK SET-UP (left hand rear)
Front tyre: Vee Crown Gem 12 x 2.25" WB 27 TPI
Rear tyre: Vee Crown Gem 12 x 2.25" WB 27 TPI
Headset: 1 1/8” conventional, external cup
Stem: Ritchey OS forged AL6061, 35mm reach
Bars: 440mm Ritchey OS double butted AL6061, 18mm rise
Grips: ER soft touch mushroom 100mm
Saddle: Black faux nubuck leather
Seat clamp: ER bolt seat clamp, 28.6mm

Geometry

Wheelbase: 580mm
Head Angle: 70°
Seat Tube Length: 130mm
Chainstay Length: 233.2mm
Seat Tube Angle: 71°
Standover Height: 305mm
Top Tube Length: 318mm
Head Tube Length: 80mm
Stack: 294mm
Reach: 218mm
Fork Length: 205mm

View the user manual (PDF)

Due to safety regulations changing we are no longer able to supply dust caps as standard for bikes that are labelled as age appropriate for children under 3 years of age. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice