Early Rider Charger 12" Balance Bike - 2025

Adventure made easy!

With its lightweight 6061 aluminum frame, the Charger is designed to really fire up your little one's adventurous spirit. Comfortable, fine-tuned geometry promotes safety, confidence and development, while high-quality rims, hubs and smooth-rolling 2.0" tires ensure smooth rides and grip in all conditions. Thoughtful design emphasizes sustainability, durability and performance - a sturdy, eco-friendly choice that will inspire many children to enjoy cycling for years to come.

The low frame with a seat height of just 33cm is ideal for getting started. The classic construction and cold-forged dropouts are there for strength and to withstand anything a child or older sibling can throw at them. A beautiful brushed finish means that the quality of the tubes and welds is always visible and scratches only add to this charming character. CNC-machined aluminium hubs and axles run on sealed cartridge bearings, keeping the wheel light and minimizing friction.

Details of the Charger 12 children's balance bike

Rolling model

The Charger is specified with market-leading aluminium rims and hubs to save weight and high-quality, sealed ABEC cartridge bearings to minimize weight and rolling resistance. By using such high quality wheelsets, the weight can be invested in tires that provide the safety and performance that make the difference without the weight penalty.

Tread carefully

The Charger rolls on 2.0" wide, smooth-rolling tires that give 2- to 4-year-olds the stability they need to learn, the air volume they need for comfort, and the grip to ride confidently on mixed terrain, even in the rain. Because there is no such thing as bad weather. Just the wrong bike.

Designed for riding, built for upgrading

The Charger features an anatomically shaped handlebar/stem combination from Ritchey, forged from super-light, super-strong aluminum. The internal cable routing is not just a cool feature either - it allows you to upgrade the Charger and add a brake as your child progresses. The built-in rear brake from Tektro, with smooth-running cable and short range, ensures that braking control is available exactly when the time is right.