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Charger 12
Charger 12
Charger 12
Charger 12

Charger 12

£199.00

SIZE OF LEG
33cm
AGE
2-4years
WEIGHT
3.4kg
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.

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Color: Brushed Aluminium
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Meet The Charger

Built with a lightweight 6061 aluminium frame and fast rolling 2.0” tires, the Charger is designed to supercharge their thirst for adventure. 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 Charger 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 Charger and Big Foot models the best for your kids and for all those they're handed down to.

Roll model

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.

Tread carefully

The Charger runs fast rolling 2.0” 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.

Designed to ride, built to upgrade.

The Charger features an anatomically designed Ritchey bar and stem combo forged from super light, super strong aluminium. And the internal cable routing isn’t just a cool feature. It allows you to upgrade The Charger to a brake controlled bike as they progress. Sold separately, the light pull, short reach, Tektro rear brake upgrade kit ensures brake control comes exactly when the time is right.

Controls are a matter of trust. Ritchey Logic have been at the forefront of component design for the past 50 years. Tom Ritchey, its indefatigable president and lead designer, is one of the pioneers credited with the invention 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 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.

Specs and Geometry

Specification
STANDOVER HEIGHT45CM
FRAMEHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORKHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERERTUBE AL6061
CRANKSCNC'D AL6061, 105MM
STANDOVER HEIGHT 45CM
FRAMEHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORKHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERERTUBE AL6061
CRANKSCNC'D AL6061, 105MM
PEDALSRESIN PLATFORM, STUDDED, CARTRIDGE BEARING
BOTTOM BRACKETEXTERNAL CUP, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
RIMS16 x 20H, DOUBLE WALLED AL6061
REAR HUBFOUR-BEARING CASSETTE FREE HUB, CNC'D AL6061
FRONT HUBCNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING
AXLESAL6061
BELTGATES POWERGRIP 840-8M
FRONT SPROCKETCNC'D AL6061, 46T, AL6061 AXLE
WEIGHT5.6KGS WITHOUT PEDALS
REAR SPROCKETCNC"D AL7075, 22T
BRAKESTEKTRO 837AL, 102MM ARMS
LEVERSTEKTRO SHORT REACH JL352
FRONT TYREVEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
REAR TYREVEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
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 x 195MM
SADDLEBROWN RIVETTED FAUX LEATHER
SEAT CLAMPER BOLT, 28.6MM 
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
 AWheelbase710mm
 BHead Angle69.5°
 CSeat Tube Length229mm
 DChainstay Length282mm
 ESeat Tube Angle71°
 FStandover Height435mm
 GTop Tube Length392mm
 HHead Tube Length90mm
 IStack326mm
 JReach280mm
 KFork Length255mm
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
Big Foot 12

Big Foot 12

£209.00
Color
Color: Sage Green
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

Product Main Features

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

Product Specification

Vee Speedster Tyres
Vee Crown Gem Tyres
Schrader valve
Tektro v-brake
Presta Valve
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Our first early rider

Fantastic bike incredibly well made. Our granddaughter jumped right on and was cruising immediately. Highly recommend this bike for your child!!!

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Great bike. Easy to ride for a two year old

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The best balance bike money can buy!

After months of research on the perfect balance bike for our not-so-little almost 2 year old, we decided on the charger 12 for its sleek looks, high end parts and for their no-nonsense approach to kids bikes design. We were not disappointed. Our little boy took to the bike instantly and would not get off it! A Christmas present that has been used everyday since, in muddy puddles, at the park, even to the shops!

We thought the charger would be better in comparison to the Bigfoot due to the lighter and faster rolling tyres as well as the lack of a brake which could be a distraction, although a brake upgrade will be needed soon!

Brilliant bike, highly recommended!

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Great for the start

It looks good and sturdy. My little daughter was definitely impressed and it’s making her first steps on it. She isn’t 2 years old yet so she gets tired very fast but just right for the start. I suppose in a couple of months she will be rolling everywhere with it.

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Toddler and I are in love

She loved it as soon as she saw it, I don't know if early rider intended for a two year old to instantly love their design, but she did. As far as for me, the quality is superb and it makes other bikes look like cheap toys. If you're in it for the photo opportunities which will last a lifetime get this, otherwise a cheap toy bike might do the job, but then again cheap toy bikes don't have pneumatic wheels like this does.... You decide.

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Work of art

I purchased this for my son some time ago, he took a while to start using it as he probably wasn't ready, in that time I thought about just mounting it on a wall as it's a beautifully designed and made bike, the boy eventually got used to it and rides everywhere now, love it

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Great balance bike

I bought this balance bike for my granddaughter. She absolutely loves her bike. We could not find the any flaw or defect on the bike anywhere. Great value for a bike that will last her years.

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Awesome Product

My daughter loves it- my husband as well

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Charger 12 second chance purchase

I’m very happy with the purchase as the bike was discounted due to minor cosmetic defects. The bike arrived packaged as new after putting the bike together It appeared brand new and I couldn’t find any defect. My son loves the bike but is still a little small to operate. Can’t wait for him to grow into it. The quality of this bike outperforms any other push bike on the market.

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Bike

Its magic for my little grandson

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