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LittleBig Convertible Balance Bike

(167 customer reviews)

For kids aged 2-6, LittleBig easily converts from balance bike to pedal bike, guiding every step of your child’s journey to cycling with confidence.

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Age Range: 2 to 6 years old
For Inside leg length: 37-55cm (14″ – 22″)
Frame: Lightweight aluminium frame with unique growing design.
Wheels: Chunky 14″ wheels for comfort and stability. Grippy air tyres roll on alloy rims and cartridge bearing hubs for minimum effort.
Saddle and Controls: Padded kids saddle with quick release lever. Alloy riser handlebars with kids specific rubber grips with safety ends.
Brakes: Short reach kid’s specific levers and alloy V-brakes ensure your little one can stop safely.
Pedals: By using the balance bike before adding the pedal kit, your child will transition to pedalling effortlessly.

WeightRed, Blue,
Green, Pink
Brushed Edition
Balance Bike4.9kg (10.8lbs)4.3kg (9.5lbs)
Pedal Bike6.6kg (14.5lbs)6.0kg (13.2lbs)

Measure your child’s inside leg from crotch to floor, (with shoes on), and compare with the sizing information below or view the full sizing and specification.

littlebig sizing chart

*optional short seatpost lowers pedal mode from 51cm to 47cm.

How to Assemble and Convert  the LittleBig bike

View our assembly videos to see how the LittleBig changes between the three different modes.

The LittleBig bike is designed and assembled in Ireland

The Best of Both
LittleBig Easily Switches from Balance to Pedal Bike

Little Bikes
Big Love

LittleBig Helps Your Child Learn To Cycle With Confidence​

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Lightweight
Alloy Frame

The lighter the bike, the more easily it can be pushed along, steered and lifted which will help your child cycle with confidence.

The LittleBig frame is made from 6061-T6 aluminium which is commonly used in road and mountain bikes due to its light weight and durability. In short, the frame is carefully designed to give your child the best start on two wheels. 

Fast Rolling
14 Inch Balance Bike

The LittleBigs 14 inch balance bike wheels gives a stable ride and glides over a range of terrain with ease. Forest trails, school rides, BMX track, pump track, these tyres can handle it all. 

The air-filled rubber tires are comfortable and grippy while still being durable and long lasting. The lightweight alloy rims roll on sealed cartridge bearings which are quiet and will run smoothly for years.

A Real Bike
Not A Toy

LittleBig is hand-assembled in Ireland with proper parts, including a lightweight pivotal saddle, alloy riser handlebar and forged alloy BMX-style stem. These are all adjustable to ensure the bike is the perfect fit for your child, allowing them to push their limits and explore new adventures. 

V-brakes front and rear ensure your little one can stop quickly and safely. Short-reach alloy brake levers work with little hands. 

Both A Balance Bike
And A Pedal Bike

The LittleBig convertible balance bike easily transforms into a pedal bike. When your little one is ready to begin pedalling, just add the pedal kit and off they go!

Having learned to balance first, your child’s transition to pedalling will be easy, and usually only takes a few short goes.

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dimensions for littlebig balance bike
Geometry Chart cm/ degreesLittle Balance BikeBig Balance BikePedal Bike
Min Saddle Height (cm)374751 (or 47 with short seatpost fitted)
Max Saddle Height (cm)455555
Top Tube Length (cm)343939
Head Angle degrees)667070
Seat Angle (degrees)787070
Wheelbase (cm)696767

Additional information

Weight 4.3 kg
Dimensions 85 × 19 × 30 cm
Colour

Flame Red, Apple Green, Electric Blue, Sparkle Pink, Brushed Edition

Saddle height range

37cm to 55cm
14" to 22"

Frame

Lightweight and rust proof 6061 Alloy with LittleBigs unique growing frame design
Brushed alloy downtube with clear lacquer

Fork

Red, Blue, Green, Pink LittleBig, Hi Ten Steel
Brushed Edition, 6061 Alloy

Wheels

Red, Blue, Green, Pink Balance Bike with 14 inch wheel, Innova pneumatic tyres, cartridge bearing hubs and silver alloy rims. Laced with 20 spokes.
Brushed Edition, 14" diameter with grippy Vee Crown Gem tyres, cartridge bearing hubs and black alloy rims. Laced with 20 spokes.

Brakes

Kids short reach brake levers with alloy V brakes front and rear

Cockpit

Alloy stem and riser bars with soft rubber grips. Velo pivotal saddle with alloy seatpost. Velo grips with mushroom safety ends. Smooth rolling ball bearing headset.

167 reviews for LittleBig Convertible Balance Bike

  1. alex

    The best balance / pedal bike
    My daughter absolutely loves it
    She was using the balance bike for first few months and in October last year I decided to convert it to pedal bike .
    Conversion was easy and she after few attempts off she went!
    She still loves it !

  2. Andrea

    A great product! My daughter loves her Little Big Bike. Quality is excellent, assembly is easy, and customer service is excellent as well throughout the entire ordering process. I bought a Strider before (now it’s too small for my daughter), and I am extremely satisfied with the Little Big Bike, I’m sure my daughter will enjoy it for years (with hindsight, I should have bought the Little Big Bike from the very beginning since it’s absolutely ideal for all ages). Definitely recommended!

  3. Brid

    We bought this bike for our boys 2nd birthday and by 3.5years he was pedalling! Best thing we’ve ever bought without a doubt! He’s 4 years old now & he cycles outside for hours. Absolutely loves it. So sturdy & it has taken ALOT of bangs. Just about to put an order in for our 2year old girl by the request of her brother so they can cycle together

  4. Adam Pearce

    We were absolutely stunned when after only 15 minutes of practice, she was confidently riding without any support!

    Her success is a great advert for the lightweight nature and toddler-friendly handling of your bikes. I think she was also emboldened to know that she had the option of going to balance bike mode if she didn’t initially take to the pedals. She has had a balance bike for a couple of years now, so this helped familiarise her with her new bike. With any other new bike, she would have wanted the comfort blanket of stabilisers, but the balance bike option allowed us to avoid that. In the end she needed neither, but it really helped her confidence to have the option.

  5. Michael Pesicka

    I got this bike for my daughter so she could have a balance bike with real brakes. Having large hills on our street, this was sorely needed. My only regret is I wish I would’ve gotten it sooner! It instantly renewed her excitement for riding and everyday she asks to go out on her bike. She’s done so well I’ve ordered the small seat post so I can get the pedal attachment on (she’s too short to use the regular seat post with the pedals). Thanks LittleBigBikes for your amazing product!

  6. Jitna B

    We just received our bike and it’s beautiful. It’s well-built and really good quality. I love that the bike is designed so thoughtfully, so that even as a balance bike it’s height adjustable (something we didn’t have with another popular brand balance bike we previously purchased). I’m delighted we’ve purchased this, and also very appreciative of Simon’s support, as we needed to make a few specific requests for delivery, and he was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this bike/business!

  7. Geoff Hoyle

    Just wanted to say how much fun my 4-yr old grandson is having on his littlebig bike in “balance bike” mode! He scoots around and flies down ramps with ease and is almost ready for the pedals!
    The bike is brilliantly designed, with real brakes he uses with ease, simple to assemble, and even though we live in California it arrived within a week or so from Eire in time for the holidays.
    Thanks very much – there IS a Santa Claus!

    Geoff, San Fransisco, USA

  8. Amy Glastonbury-Cole

    I had been looking for a bike for my 2 year old and wasn’t sure whether to go for a balance bike or a bike with stabilisers. When I came across Little Big Bike it seemed like the perfect answer. I know it’s a little expensive but figured if it lasts until she’s 6 or 7 then it’s worth it. The communication throughout order to delivery has been excellent. The day the bike arrived I couldn’t wait for my daughter to see it. It really is beautiful and she loves it. We went straight out for a go and my daughter took to it amazing. First time on a bike and she was able to steer and push it along whilst walking over the frame (which is how children start on a balance bike). The quality is so impressive. Light weight and well made. We love it! Thank you Little Big Bikes!

  9. Luke Tichart

    I would wholeheartedly recommend littlebig bicycles. It is a quality product, at a good price with excellent after sales service. My son loves his bike all the way from when it was a balance bike to a peddle bike, (without the faf of training wheels). Save yourself money in the long run and get this quality bike. We are based in London and we still got excellent after sales service and extra/spare parts were shipped quickly.

  10. Kelly Hartstone

    I did a lot of research before buying this bike, as I wanted something that would be excellent quality, and be appropriate for my 4YO daughter for a number of years. This bike ticks all the boxes. Excellent quality and my daughter LOVES the sparkly pink finish (although maybe consider purple as a future option?).

    Customer service is also exceptional, with LBB going above and beyond to ensure our bike arrived in time for my daughter’s birthday,

    First class, all round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sets our design apart is that the unique frame gets bigger as your child grows. And when they are ready to start pedalling, LittleBig can be transformed into a proper pedal bike. More information can be found on our sizing guide.

Even though it starts as a 14 inch balance bike, the LittleBig has a similar saddle height to many 12 inch balance bikes. These unique features allow it to be used for up to 4 years and take the place of at least two bikes. For more information check out our in-depth balance bike guide.

We hand assemble each bike here in Ireland using qualty parts such as kids specific short reach brake levers that ensure your child can stop quickly and safely before progressing to pedals. Proper air tyres roll on smooth cartridge bearing hubs leading to an effortless ride. In short, we've considered every aspect of the LittleBig bike so your little one can learn to ride with confidence. 

A convertible balance bike means that your child can progress from learning to balance to learning to pedal, all on the one bike. This gives them confidence when starting to pedal, having already mastered their balance on the balance bike mode. 

For parents, it means that your child can have a simple and safe transition to pedalling. And it saves having to buy separate balance bikes and pedals bikes, which is better value and more sustainable. 

We sell the balance bike and pedals separately so customers can choose to purchase the balance bike by itself if preferred.

Purchasing the pedal kit with the bike means you will have them ready for when your little one wants to begin pedalling and you save yourself the cost of posting the pedals separately at a later date.

We would not recommend using stabilisers (known as training wheels in the USA) while your child is learning to pedal. Starting on a LittleBig balance bike, your child will naturally learn the core cycling skills of balancing, steering and braking. So when you add the pedals to their bike, the transition to pedalling will be easy! You can read more information on our posts balance bikes vs stabilisers (training wheels), which is best? or Ten Reasons Not TO use stabilisers on your kids’s bike.

The LittleBig is great for kids age 2 to 6. For more information read our sizing guide.

With the growing frame and the option to add pedals, LittleBig lasts longer than any other balance bike. 

Yes, we can deliver the LittleBig to the United States with our national post service AnPost who works with USPS. Delivery costs $39 USD is fully tracked door to door and takes approximately one week. At only US$39 per bike it’s the best value possible to get a pretty big bike box to you! 

 

Your order excludes tax, but you may need to pay your local sales tax on arrival to your country, which the delivery company arranges.

 

We will set the brakes up in the standard United States style, with the front brake on the left brake lever, and the rear brake on the right. 

We offer free delivery to the UK which takes approximately 2-3 working days with DPD couriers. If the item is in stock, we aim to dispatch orders the same or next working day.

Customers in England, Scotland and Wales

DPD couriers will text you to pay UK VAT at 20% of your order value, plus a £5 admin fee. This equates to approximately £40 for the convertible balance bike or £50 for the balance bike and pedals.

Northern Ireland Customers

VAT is paid on our website, and there are no further taxes are charges. What you see on the website is the final cost to you.

Customers outside the EU will not be charged tax on our website, but you may need to pay taxes when the bike is imported to your country.

The delivery costs do not form part of the tax payment, they are specifically for delivering the package to the destination. See our shipping page for more information.

We want to make the best convertible balance bike that will allow kids to learn to cycle with confidence.

As a team of bike nuts, we adore bikes and want to give kids the love of bikes too by starting them off on the best foot (or pedal!).

Our LittleBig bike is designed to give kids the best start on two wheels, first by using the balance bike mode, then easily transitioning to pedalling.

 

Learn more about us including our aims, founding story, and green ethos.

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Shipping

Ireland and EU

We offer free bike shipping in Ireland which takes 1-2 days with DPD couriers.

We ship within the EU with DPD for €20 which takes between 3-6 days depending on your country. View Delivery Page.

United Kingdom

Customers in England, Scotland and Wales We offer free bike shipping which takes 2-3 working days.  

You do not pay tax on our website, instead you make one payment of 20% UK VAT (and a £5 admin fee) via DPD’s simple online system. This equates to approximately £40GBP for the convertible balance bike.

Northern Ireland Customers pay 23% Irish VAT on our website, but nothing further.

United States and Canada

Your bike will be set up in the United States, Canada style with the front brake on the left and the rear brake on the right. 

We ship your order with our national post service AnPost who works with USPS in the United States and CanadaPost in Canada. This delivery is fully tracked door to door and takes approximately one week. 

At only US$39 per bike it’s the best value possible to get a pretty big bike box to you! 

Your order excludes tax, but you may need to pay your local sales tax on arrival to your country, which the delivery company arranges.