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Big Foot 12
Big Foot 12
Big Foot 12
Big Foot 12

Big Foot 12

£209.00

SIZE OF LEG
33cm
AGE
2-4years
WEIGHT
3.75kg
Description

Knobbly 2.25” tyres, a robust aluminium frame, easy actuation brakes and Ritchey finishing kit. Meet Big Foot, serving 2-4 year olds their first taste of MTB. Built for paths, tracks, moss and mud.

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Color: Brushed Aluminium
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Adventure made easier.

Meet Big Foot

Built with a lightweight 6061 aluminium frame, knobbly 2.25" tires, and light pull Tektro brakes, Big Foot is designed for adventure out of the box. A comfortable, finely tuned geometry promotes safety, confidence, and progression while high-grade rims, hubs, and tyres ensure smooth rides and grip in all conditions. Thoughtful design emphasises sustainability, longevity, and performance, making it a durable, eco-friendly choice that inspires many kids to ride for years to come.

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The full story

Progression from the first push off

Even for a balance bike, even for a toddler. Because a finely tuned geometry is the difference between a lifetime of riding or a balance bike they can’t be bothered with.

Good geometry, the stuff we obsess over, means safety, confidence, progress and, of course, fun. It's a science and an art, and something we have dialled in over 18 years of pioneering kids bike design.

Lightweight aluminium, beautifully crafted

The Big Foot is handcrafted from 6061 grade aluminium. And it's not just the parts you can see, we swap more steel and plastic for aluminium than anyone else.

Aluminium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metals. It's corrosion resistant and has a flexibility that makes it a pleasure to ride. It's also 100% recyclable. All of which makes our Big Foot and Charger models the best for your kids and for all those they're handed down to.

Roll model

The Big Foot specs market leading aluminium rims and hubs to save weight and high ABEC grade sealed cartridge bearings to minimise weight and rolling resistance.

By specifying such high grade wheel sets, we are able to justify investing weight in tyres that provide the safety and performance that make all the difference, without handing them a weight penalty.

Tread carefully

The Big Foot features 2.25" wide tires, the same width we spec our big kid bikes with. This added stability really helps little kids learn with ease. The added space allows us to pump in more air, smoothing out rooty rocky trails for a smoother ride. The chunky, knobbly tyres offer extra grip in wet, muddy conditions. All of this means more control, more confidence and more progression no matter the terrain.

We're control freaks

The Big Foot runs anatomically designed Ritchey bar and stem, with a powerful, light pull Tektro rear brake with a short reach lever, to give maximum confidence in the controls.

Controls are a matter of trust. Ritchey Logic have been at the forefront of component design for the past 50 years. Tom Ritchey, it's indefatigable president and lead designer, is one of the pioneers credited with the invent of mountain biking, amongst other innovations. We have collaborated for over 10 years, producing the best kids specific components to elevate our bikes.

Sustain-Ability™

Taking materials out of the ground to make bikes isn't sustainable. Kids bikes are the worst, often unable to last even one child. Early RIder's solution? Simple, a contrary design and manufacturing mandate: 'to sustain ability'.

To sustain the ability to inspire, child after child. To build bikes designed to last and to ensure children can reach the level of skill that make sure they'll always ride. In other words taking an uncompromising focus on form, function and top quality parts built to last.

To sustain the ability of all those involved in the production of our bikes to live healthy, fulfilled lives. In other words creating safe work environments, promoting employee wellness, supporting communities and upholding human rights through the entire supply chain.

Specs and Geometry

Specification
STANDOVER HEIGHT33CM
FRAMEHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORKHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERERTUBE AL6061
WHEELSET12" PNEUMATIC, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING, V BRAKE
HUBSCNC'D T6 AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING, AL6061 AXLES
SEAT POSTAL6061, 25.4MM
RIMS20H ANODISED AL6061, BLACK
WEIGHT3.75KGS
BRAKESTEKTRO 837A: 102MM ARMS
LEVERSTEKTRO JL-352RS SHORT REACH UK SET-UP (left hand rear)
FRONT TYREVEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI
REAR TYREVEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI
HEADSET1 1/8" CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP
STEMRITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
BARS440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
GRIPSER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM
SEAT POSTAL6061, 25.4MM
SADDLEBLACK FAUX NUBUCK LEATHER
SEAT CLAMPER BOLT SEAT CLAMP, 28.6MM
VALVE CAPSDue 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.
SPEC NOTICEEvery 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.
Geometry
AWheelbase580mm
BHead Angle70°
CSeat Tube Length130mm
DChainstay Length233.2mm
ESeat Tube Angle71°
FStandover Height305mm
GTop Tube Length318mm
HHead Tube Length80mm
IStack294mm
JReach218mm
KFork Length205mm
Big Foot 12

Big Foot 12

£209.00
Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
Description
Knobbly 2.25” tyres, a robust aluminium frame, easy actuation brakes and Ritchey finishing kit. Meet Big Foot, serving 2-4 year olds their first taste of MTB. Built for paths, tracks, moss and mud.
SIZE OF LEG
33cm
AGE
2-4years
WEIGHT
3.75kg
Charger 12

Charger 12

£199.00
Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
Description
A 12” balance bike engineered for fast, safe progression. With wide 2.0” tyres, a low slung aluminium frame and internal cable routing for brake upgrades (kit sold separately) The Charger is designed to supercharge their thirst for adventure.
SIZE OF LEG
33cm
AGE
2-4years
WEIGHT
3.4kg

Product Main Features

12'' Wheels
12'' Wheels
Faux leather
Black faux leather saddle
Rear V-brake
Upgrade kit available

Product Specification

Vee Crown Gem Tyres
Vee Speedster Tyres
Tektro v-brake
Schrader valve
Presta Valve
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Reviewed by Phil R., from United States
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Perfect bday gift!

Bike is super solidly built. My 3 year old loves it. Seat is adjustable to where it should last him a long time. Assembly took 5 minutes. Customer service (Thanks Adam!) was great with a shipping delay as well. Worked it out so it arrived for my little guy’s birthday!

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Great quality and amazing looking bike!

Amazing bike! My daughter loves it. It looks like a lot of detail went into making a good solid balance bike that's going to be nice to ride.

The only problem with the bike my daughter got is that the person who assembled it at early rider wasn't very careful and precise enough. Out of the box bike came with a deep paint scratch on fork and the wheels are very wobbly especially the back one.

But I guess wheels can be easily balanced and the bike will get beat up during the riding anyway so this are only minor problems. This is the reason I give it 4 stars, everything else is 5 stars!

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Rated 5 out of 5
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What a bike !! Best on the market

Great bike. Manufactured to the highest standards of a mountain bike. Hand brake, cable run within the frame tubes and oversized tires for more balance. My grandson is 18 months and loves it.

My son raced pro Supercross and motocross and he really loves it for his son.

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5 Stars

This is the best balance bike I have ever seen for my son

It looks amazing and he loves it

Definitely worth every penny and will be buying him the peddle bike soon

I can’t recommend any higher for anyone buying a balance bike

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Reviewed by Justin M., from United States
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Great bike

My 2 year old loves to ride his Bigfoot! He’s ready for a Seeker 14. Bring them to the US!

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Reviewed by Maxwell B., from United States
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Coolest bike on the playground

I’ve been riding and appreciating bikes my whole life. So naturally I wanted to get my son a cool first bike. I was surprised all the brands I’ve been riding for years didn’t have a great option for a balance bike. So I took a shot on Early Rider, and I’m extremely impressed. The quality is better than I was imagining. It looks awesome. My son is getting it for Xmas, so he hasn’t rode it yet but when he opens it, and if a 1.5 year old could talk, I’m sure he would comment on the light aluminum frame, weight distribution, and overall quality…Can’t wait for him to ride it!

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Rated 5 out of 5
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What a fast hoot of a bike

Our son absolutely loved the bike. Started cruising almost immediately on it. Good stand over height and good clearance for going over obstacles.

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Reviewed by Katie K., from United States
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2-4
Rated 5 out of 5
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My son Loves it!

My son is 2 1/2 and LOVES his new bike! He is flying on it after only a few weeks. Very well made and just a great investment. I was worried about spending that much in a toddlers bike but it’s worth it.

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5 Stars

Very good looking bike, brilliant quality. Only downfall is having no dust caps! Everything else is perfect

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High end/high quality product at a great price

Very nice bike, as good of finish that would be expected of a new (non factory second) one which shows the attention to detail and pride they have in their products.

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