Many people have voiced their opinions over the years on the best ways for kids to learn to ride a bike. As you know, I’ve always been a strong advocate of balance bikes as a safe & fun way to learn, yet others still feel that balance bikes offer no benefits over a regular bike […]
The question I get asked most often by customers is “is your balance bike suitable for my child who is (insert number here) years old?” To be fair, it’s a reasonable question, and I understand why it’s usually asked in this way. But, while age is a factor in deciding what type/size of balance bike […]
We’ve been asked a few times recently about the difference between the Strider 14x and the LittleBig bike. At first glance they seem similar since they can both convert from a balance bike to a pedal bike, but in reality they have a number of differences. LittleBig bike Designed and hand assembled in Ireland the […]
What could be more joyful than your baby’s first crawl or their first steps? Well, I thought little could match this early milestone excitement until we witnessed our toddler’s first bike ride. I might have even wept a little… After testing the bike for a couple of weeks now and observing the toddler’s reaction to […]
Why is there no pedals on that bike? A question I’ve been asked many times recently as though the pedals had somehow been forgotten and left on the shelf. As soon as I explain that they’re intentionally been left off so the child can learn to balance first, the commenter normally gives a knowing look, […]
Customers in England, Scotland and Wales will not be charged VAT through our shop, but you will need to pay UK VAT at 20% once the your order arrives in the UK.
The LittleBig balance bike is duty free and the pedals attract 4% duty. Taxes are paid directly to UK Revenue and are handled by the courier DPD who charge a £5 admin fee. Example: for the classic bike and separate pedal attachment, the taxes and charges equate to approximately £49 GBP.
Northern Ireland customers will be charged VAT of 23% on our website, but you will not be liable for any additional taxes or charges.
