ZumZum Balance Bikes, Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your…Feet!

A professional mountain biker, who has won many championships, Steve Peat has teamed up with the ZumZum team to create a super first kids bike with extremely flexible natural suspension in an eye-catching eco-design.

Children as young as 18 months can use this stylish, easy-to-ride bike. It has no pedals, so children must propel it with their feet. However, it is so well balanced that they can pick up their feet, and begin learning to balance a two-wheeled vehicle. This is not just a matter of putting wheels on a wooden shape, or taking the pedal off a regular bike. With 50mm of natural suspension, the patented wooden spring adjusts to the terrain, giving the child a smooth ride.

The bikes are adjustable and can “grow” alongside your child, and come in two sizes. The frame and spring seat are made from durable, light-weight birch. This means that they look great – good enough to blend into an indoor décor; but at the same time, they are tough and rugged enough for outdoor play. The simple design is easy to maintain, looks great, and is still super tough. Although it is designed for the preschool crowd, the bikes will hold up to 220 pound or 100 kilograms without breaking. It can even be ridden by a child that is a little older – just for the sheer fun of it. The pneumatic tires are non-skid and designed not to leave marks on floors. Each bike has an NFC Passport microchip implanted in the center of the handlebars to facilitate registering it, and keeping track of the warranty. The chip is accessed with your smartphone or other mobile device.

To facilitate production Peat and ZumZum have created a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Contributors who pledge $159.00 or more can get in on the first production run of these eco-friendly, kid-friendly toys. But hurry – that’s the Bonus Early Bird price, as all the Early Birds were rapidly snatched up! If you miss out on the Bonus Early Bird Specials, you can still get the bike at a Kickstarter bargain price available till February 7 .

If you have youngsters who are not quite ready for a pedal bike, but love the excitement of wheels, you will both love these wooden balance bikes. This is truly one nifty product design. Not only is it a good choice for families, this would also make a great toy for a day care gymnasium or play yard. Imagine a whole fleet of these elegant bikes flying around a school yard track. 

Let other people know about these bikes, too. There’s a lot to chat about – great design, environmentally friendly, suitable for indoor or outdoor play, promotes exercise, and best of all, are going to be fun! After all, that’s what toys are really all about!