A larger 12" balance bike that's a great fit for older kids who have yet to conquer a regular bike.
RATING: Recommended
BEST FOR: Larger-framed kids weighing over 30 lb.
SEAT HEIGHT: 14" – 18.5"
WEIGHT: 15 lb.
$120.43
$129.00
Full Review
The Berg Biky is larger-framed balance bike that is a great fit for older kids who have yet to conquer a regular bike. Its hefty steel construction, sealed ball-bearing, and taller stature lends itself well to 3.5 years-olds and up. At 15 lb. the Biky is heavy, especially compared to the 6 lb. Strider, and is simply too much bike for a younger child to handle.
With its minimum seat and handlebar heights, both a full three inches taller than the Strider, one of the smallest bikes on the market, the Biky is clearly made for older riders. Set at its lowest setting, one of our younger three-year-old testers found the bike to be a little big and hard to manage.
The extra weight of the Biky also better prepares older kids for regular bikes as they become accustomed to controlling a heavy bike. While lighter bikes, such as the Strider, are highly recommended for younger riders, older riders can benefit from heavier bikes as they feel and ride more like a bike rather than a toy.
In terms of construction, the Biky is certainly a well-built bike that will certainly outlast the destructive love of countless toddlers. That being said, one cosmetic cap did break of our bike after multiple uses but seeing as it was cosmetic, I don’t believe it to be indicative to overall build of the bike.
On a final note, one upgrade I do believe the Biky to be missing is a quick adjust seat post. After finding the correct tool and properly adjusting the seat, it took me almost 10 minutes to adjust the seat, versus a quick-release that would have taken less than one.
Bottom Line: In summary, the Biky is a great bike for older kids, aged 3.5 and up. With its sealed ball bearings, air tires and a taller stature, it is sure to withstand to brutal beatings from the older crowd.
