Wanted: Rothan or other good quality balance bike

Posted on Fri 11th, July 2014

• #1

BeauNidle

OK he's only 15 months old, but it's gonna need HHSBing by the time he's ready to ride :-)
• #2

Dazaa

Not sure if a Specialized Hotrock is any good?
• #3

BeauNidle

Not sure if a Specialized Hotrock is any good?

Would be awesome - but pedals not a balance bike right?
• #4

Dazaa

It does indeed have pedals, will check if they can be removed.
• #5

spj7

In case it helps we started junior off with a balance bike from Decathlon, I think it was about £35. Pretty much as light as a Rothan (wealthier friends confirm) and provided you are essentially willing to PDI it yourself it works out, and has been pretty strong. Lacks the cool of a proper headset and so forth, and I am aware Rothans can be sold on for a decent price, but worth a look if you're struggling and lighter than many more expensive ones.

We now have a nice little Isla Cnoc which is fantastic as a first 'proper' bike, but I stand by the Decathlon one for a balance bike, great value.

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