Lite

Name: Lite
Brand: Early Rider
SKU: SL12
Price: 81.75 GBP
Availability: InStock

£81.75 £109.00

28 total reviews

SIZE OF LEG

30cm

AGE

2-4years

WEIGHT

3.2kg

Description

Build lasting confidence with The Lite, taking full advantage of wood's familiar warmth and tactile qualities to help even the littlest riders build a lifelong love of bikes. With a low standover height of 30cm, the Lite is designed to put the smallest riders safely on two wheels.

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Meet The Lite

Proving wooden bikes can be innovative, they can be durable and they can easily ignite a life long passion for bikes. Crafted from marine-grade Super Ply, The Lite is resistant to rot, warping, and decay. Its two-step steering system aids safe skill progression while heat-branded detailing, vegan leather seats, and hardened brass bolts ensure durability. Lightweight aluminium rims and wide tires provide stability and comfort for 2-4-year-olds. The Lite is sustainably designed to inspire, endure and draw just a bit of awe.

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The full story

Not all wooden bikes are built the same

Marine grade Super Ply, the stuff they use on boats, docks and garden furniture designed to spend a lifetime outside. Also the stuff we choose to build our wooden bikes because bikes this good should be enjoyed by more than one kid.

It’s a brilliantly versatile material, resistant to warping and shrinkage, it’s rot resistant, doesn’t decay and due to a solid core, doesn’t hide any internal voids that could risk structural integrity further down the line.

On the surface, it’s a simple wooden bike, but to us, it’s so much more.

Weather proof, boil proof

Look, we don’t advocate for boiling your bike, ever, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t built our bikes to withstand every eventuality. We use WBP glue to bond our bikes. It stands for Weather and Boil Proof and it helps keep water out, no matter the temperature. This is especially important in wet, humid climates where water vapour can turn the sturdiest wood into pulp in a matter of months.

It’s also resistant to fungus and mould growth, further increasing the lifespan of our wooden bikes. Because life happens, bikes (occasionally) get left outside. That shouldn’t mean the end of them.

Two step steering system

Two step steering helps new riders learn safely without inhibiting their progress as they advance. In Step 1, the steering is restricted, preventing beginners from over steering, falling and losing confidence before they’ve started. Once they’ve mastered the basics, you can release the steering to provide unrestricted steering, and adventure.

Like all the best innovations, it’s stunningly simple.

Useful, beautiful, durable details

Everything, and we mean absolutely everything is designed to endure on the Lite. There isn’t a feature, enhancement or design detail that doesn’t serve a purpose

The Lite’s flame detail is heat branded because stickers peel off. And we embroider the vegan leather seat detail because print gets flaky and faded over the time. And we use hardened brass, with its lovely deep rusty colour because it’s that little bit more long wearing that regular brass.

Useful, beautiful, durable. That’s our motto and we’re sticking to it.

Roll model

The Lite 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 Lite runs fast rolling 1.75” wide tyres to give 2-4 year olds the stability they need to learn, the air volume they need for comfort and the grip to tackle mixed terrain, confidently, even in the rain. Because there’s no such thing as the wrong weather. Only the wrong bike.

Sustain-Ability™

Cutting down trees 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 makes 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.

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Early Rider Adventure Ambassadors

Adventure starts here. The Early Rider Adventure Ambassador crew is for young riders who live to explore, push their limits, and inspire others along the way. As an ambassador, they’ll get exclusive benefits, and a chance to represent Early Rider. Ready to ride?

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Specs and Geometry

Specification

STANDOVER HEIGHT	30cm
WEIGHT	3.25kg
FRAME	LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH VENEERS, WBP GLUE
FORK	TRANSVERSE LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH VENEERS, WBP GLUE
STEERER TUBES	HOLLOW TIPPED, AL6061 RODS, WOOD DOWEL CASING
WHEELSET	ER 12", PNEUMATIC SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
HUBS	CNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING, HOLLOW AL7075 AXLE
RIMS	20H ANODISED ALUMINIUM, BLACK
FRONT TYRE	INNOVA-2603 12.5*1.75
REAR TYRE	INNOVA-2603 12.5*1.75
STEM	DUAL STEERING SYSTEM (RESTRICTED + UNRESTRICTED)
BARS	2" RISER, LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH, WBP GLUE
GRIPS	SOFT TOUCH EVA FOAM
SEAT POST	4 SETTING, LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH, WBP GLUE
SADDLE	EVA PAD, EMBROIDERED FAUX LEATHER COVER
VALVE CAPS	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.

Geometry

A	Wheelbase	51cm - 53.5cm (restricted/full)
B	Head Angle	71°
C	Reach	26cm - 28.5cm
D	Standover Height	29.5cm
E	Seat Tube Angle	73°

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Lite

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28 total reviews

Description

Build lasting confidence with The Lite, taking full advantage of wood's familiar warmth and tactile qualities to help even the littlest riders build a lifelong love of bikes. With a low standover height of 30cm, the Lite is designed to put the smallest riders safely on two wheels.

SIZE OF LEG

30cm

AGE

2-4years

WEIGHT

3.2kg

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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

Grade A Northern European brich veneers

Black faux leather saddle

Two step steering system

Upgrade kit available

Product Specification

Marine grade SuperPlyTM

Vee Speedster Tyres

Lightweight all aluminium wheel set

Schrader valve

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Reviewed by Soph, from United Kingdom

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Just the best

Have just purchased a second one of these for our 2nd boy. We had one which was a hand me down from our niece. Our oldest rode it from 2 - 4 and absolutely loved it. The only reason we are replacing is because he loved it so much he rode it everywhere including the beach and in the seawater(!) so understandably some of the metal got a bit rusted and it got a bit battered. But despite all that use it kept going! They look so cute and different to a lot of the other balance bikes out there. They are really sturdy and easy for the little ones to use.

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Weight	Rated 4 out of 5
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Reviewed by Alan K., from United States

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Lite

I recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Perfect for low step over height

Well made and worth every penny

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Reviewed by Hannah H., from United States

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Lite

I don't recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 2 out of 5

Review posted

Great product, no customer service

This bike is sturdy and my niece loves it. Unfortunately ours shipped without the child safe valve stem caps. I reached out to customer service twice to get replacements but have not heard any response after nearly two weeks. Hard to recommend a high-end product that has no customer service.

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Service	Rated 1 out of 5

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Early Rider®

Hannah, I'm sorry we didn't get back to you. I have located your original email and it was routed to the wrong person. That's completely on us. We don't ship our bikes with valve caps as they are deemed a choking hazard. Please reach out if we can be of any further assistance.

Reviewed by Petar P.

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I recommend this product

Age of rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Looks solid.

The bike is really cool. My little one was super happy. She is still learning, but overall, I am glad we bought it.

She might need a bit more time to grow 1-2 more cm to feel more comfortable on it, but she just turned 2 so I guess it will work well for the summer.

The fact that you can lock the handlebar for a new learner is a nice touch.

The assembly was super easy. I feel it is still a bit too heavy for a 2 year old, but I guess it depends on the child.

The build quality is very nice though and appreciated.

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Reviewed by Gustavo L., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

3-5

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Cutest like bike I ever saw

Its made of wood and has a leather seat, so it has a hip, retro vibe. I think my god daughter will love it.

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Reviewed by David D., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

9-18 months

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Superfluous Craftsmanship & Design

Even for a Factory Second, this Early Rider Lite is a magnificent specimen of Balance Bike design and function. The wheels just spin for days, smooth edges all around the bike, slim yet supportive saddle, with super comfy grips. The Super Velio really got our little guy going early, we've transitioned to a gifted 12" Strider Sport with restricted steering (bungee cord) for a little more seat height and progression. Once he has a little more length in the legs, we'll be ripping off on the Early Rider Lite with those super smooth pneumatic wheels & tires. Great Job Team Early Rider, another highly recommended product!👍👍

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Reviewed by John B., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

0-9 months

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Baby Shower Gift

So well made and happy to gift this to a baby boy with parents who love biking!

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Reviewed by Michael P., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

3-5

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Such a smooth ride!

My son’s favorite bike. He glides all around the yard, over grass, bumps and dips effortlessly. Totally loves it!

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Reviewed by Enrique B.

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I recommend this product

Age of rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Awesome

Best Buy ever. Kid is over the moon happy. Great quality and price point. Awesome present. Thank you.

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Reviewed by Henry H., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

first bike

what a wonderful bike and is so good looking and even though he isn't ready for it looks amazingly beautiful in his nursery.

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Lite

﻿Adventure made easier.

Meet The Lite

Closer look

The full story

Want to get with the program?

Early Rider Adventure Ambassadors

Specs and Geometry

Product Main Features

Product Specification

Just the best

Perfect for low step over height

Great product, no customer service

Early Rider®

Looks solid.

Cutest like bike I ever saw

Superfluous Craftsmanship & Design

Baby Shower Gift

Such a smooth ride!

Awesome

first bike

Adventure made easier.