What ages is this balance bike for?

It fits toddlers about 18 months to 4 years. It has 12 inch wheels and a low step-through frame with a quick release seat clamp for easy height changes.

Does this bike include a brake and is it easy to use?

Yes. It has a rear V-brake with a reach-adjustable lever sized for small hands, so kids can slow and stop with control while they learn to balance.

What tires and valve type does this bike use?

It uses 12 x 2.125 air-filled tires with Schrader valves. A standard bike pump that works with Schrader valves will inflate them.

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Cub Plus 12" Kids Balance Bike (18 mos-4 yrs)

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Cub Plus takes learning to ride to the next level. This balance bike safely teaches tykes the ropes by letting them trust their bodies to ride intuitively. Plus, it’s decked out with premium components like wide tires for a smoother ride, a rust-resistant, low-to-the-ground frame, and a pull brake designed specially for little hands.

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Cub Plus 12" Kids Balance Bike (18 mos-4 yrs)

Wide, Air-Filled Tires
Reach-Adjustable V-Brake
Rust-Resistant Aluminum Frame
Ball-Bearing Steel Headset

$139.99

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