The coolest way to teach your kid to ride
Shop our 2-in-1 wooden balance bike & trike
Introduce your little one to the Brando 2-in-1 Wooden Trike and Balance Bike. With a stylish motorbike-inspired design, this super-cool design combines balance bike and tricycle elements. The beautifully crafted birch and plywood frame and puncture-resistant tyres are not only stylish but super supportive. Propelled by your child’s running motion, the pedal-free design helps to build your child’s confidence. With full control over their speed and manoeuvrability, a toddler gets valuable riding experience before moving to the big kid’s bike with pedals. Suitable from 2 years old and above.
The best bike for active kids
Kids in New Zealand love nothing more than jumping on their bikes and heading off to enjoy the outdoors. Learning safe riding skills is essential to their independence and development. With a kid's balance bike from Mocka, your child learns to master balance quickly and confidently. Once children have outgrown their runner bike, they can seamlessly transition to a 12” bike without needing training wheels. Before you know it, they’ll be heading off on a mountain bike or planning adventures as cyclists.
Benefits of a balance bike
Balance bikes teach toddlers about balance, steering and wheel motion and prepare them to transition to a push bike. Also known as running bikes, balance bikes don’t have pedals, relying on the child to guide the bike with their feet. Suitable for children 18 months and over, the balance bike allows your child to build confidence early and eliminate their fears around riding. Fun, safe and supportive, a kid's balance bike introduces your child to essential riding skills. Plus, they’re a whole lot of fun and will keep the little ones entertained for hours.
Features of a balance bike
Adjustable seat height, cushioned handlebars, padded seat and puncture-resistant tyres are just some features to look for. To ensure the right style for your tot, we have created a comparison so that you can assess the different bike components. Measure your child’s inner leg and compare the seat heights to ensure the correct size. Adjustable seat posts will allow you to increase the height as your child grows. Kids should be able to place their feet firmly on the ground to create a running motion.
Shop retro-inspired running bikes for toddlers
Picture your tiny tot cruising down the pathway on Mocka’s classic Kids Retro Balance Bike. With a funky frame, cool sage green and beige colour scheme, leather-look handles and a seat, this bike will transport you back to childhood. Enjoy watching them master balance and steering on this vintage retro-inspired bike.
Peddle-free kids bikes
Riding is a much more natural, independent process with a balance bike. Contrary to what we might think, it is more important for a child to learn how to balance than to pedal. Pedalling is simple for a child to learn once they have mastered other skills with a balance bike. The best part is that your child will never need training wheels and can progress straight to the pedal bike.
Must have balance bike stands for storage
Let your tot park in style with a funky wooden balance bike stand. Made from natural birch plywood, this cool stand is the perfect fit for all Mocka balance bikes. Not only does it ensure the balance bike will be safe and secure, but it also encourages your child to park it in a designated storage spot after every use. You can even hide your kids' balance bike away in a teepee in the playroom. Don’t forget to add this one to your shopping cart.
Choose a balance bike over a bike with training wheels
There are several good reasons why a balance bike is a more effective method of teaching a child to ride than a bike with training wheels. Firstly, children must be at least 3 years old for a pedal bike, whereas they can start at 18 months on a balance bike. Training wheel bikes are also wobbly, awkward and off-balance. It can be difficult for kids to manage a balance bike on uneven ground or go any distance. On the other hand, balance bikes are light and manoeuvrable. Kids can ride them on tracks, curbs, trails and skate parks.
Teach your kids to ride with a balance bike
Teach your kids to ride at an early age with a Mocka Balance Bike. The ideal first bike, these innovative designs will let your little one develop their skills naturally and easily. Shop for your balance bike with Mocka and enjoy flat rate shipping home delivery throughout New Zealand. With a warranty on all balance bikes and all the convenient payment options at checkout (including interest-free payments through Afterpay), shopping online is easy with Mocka.
Balance bikes are at the top of every kid’s wishlist this Christmas!
FAQ’s:
What does a balance bike have that a regular bike does not?
Balance bikes are ideal for small children who have not yet learned to ride a push bike. Toddlers enjoy playtime whilst naturally learning about balance, steering and wheel motion. Balance bikes prepare them to transition to a push bike without needing awkward training wheels. Shop balance bikes at sale prices with Mocka.
What age kids are balance bikes best for?
The best balance bike for your child will depend on their age. Most Mocka bikes are suitable for 18-month-olds and upward. However, our Brando Wooden Trike is best suited to children from 2 years of age.