{"product_id":"early-rider-lite-classic-12-balance-bike","title":"Early Rider Lite Classic 12\" Balance Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild lasting confidence with The Lite, taking full advantage of wood's familiar warmth and tactile qualities to help even the littlest riders build a lifelong love of bikes. With a low standover height of 30cm, the Lite is designed to put the smallest riders safely on two wheels. The lightweight frame makes it easy for young children to manoeuvre, whilst the classic design grows with your child's developing skills and sense of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet The Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte leading-normal body subtext-md\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eProving wooden bikes can be innovative, they can be durable and they can easily ignite a lifelong passion for bikes. Crafted from marine-grade Super Ply, The Lite is resistant to rot, warping, and decay. Its two-step steering system aids safe skill progression while heat-branded detailing, vegan leather seats, and hardened brass bolts ensure durability. Lightweight aluminium rims and wide tyres provide stability and comfort for 2–4-year-olds. The Lite is sustainably designed to inspire, endure and draw just a bit of awe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot all wooden bikes are built the same\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eMarine-grade Super Ply—the material used on boats, docks and outdoor furniture built to last a lifetime. We choose it for The Lite because bikes this good deserve to be passed down. It's brilliantly versatile, resistant to warping and shrinkage, rot-proof and decay-resistant. With a solid core and no hidden voids, it maintains structural integrity through years of riding. On the surface, it's a simple wooden bike. To us, it's engineered for generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather proof, boil proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eWe don't advocate for boiling your bike, but we've built it to withstand every eventuality. The Lite uses WBP glue—Weather and Boil Proof—to bond its frame, keeping water out regardless of temperature. This matters in wet, humid climates where moisture can compromise wood in months. The glue also resists fungus and mould growth, extending your bike's lifespan through Australian weather. Life happens. Bikes occasionally get left outside. That shouldn't mean the end of them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo step steering system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eTwo-step steering helps new riders learn safely without inhibiting their progress. In Step 1, restricted steering prevents beginners from oversteering, falling and losing confidence before they've started. Once they've mastered the basics, release the steering for unrestricted control and adventure. Like all the best innovations, it's stunningly simple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful, beautiful, durable details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eEverything on The Lite is designed to endure—there isn't a feature, enhancement or detail that doesn't serve a purpose. The flame detail is heat-branded because stickers peel off. The vegan leather seat is embroidered because print gets flaky and faded over time. We use hardened brass with its deep rusty patina because it's more long-wearing than regular brass. Useful, beautiful, durable. That's our motto and we're sticking to it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eThe Lite features market-leading aluminium rims and hubs to minimise weight, paired with high-grade ABEC sealed cartridge bearings that reduce rolling resistance. By investing in premium wheel sets, we can specify tyres that deliver the safety and performance young riders need—without adding unnecessary weight that would slow them down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTread carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eThe Lite runs fast-rolling 1.75\" wide tyres to give 2–4-year-olds the stability they need to learn, the air volume for comfort and the grip to tackle mixed terrain confidently, even in the rain. Because there's no such thing as the wrong weather. Only the wrong bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading lg:text-3xl text-2xl font-bold leading-none tracking-tight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustain-Ability™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eCutting down trees to make bikes isn't sustainable. Kids' bikes are often unable to last even one child. Our solution is simple: a design and manufacturing mandate to 'sustain ability'. We build bikes designed to last, child after child, with uncompromising focus on form, function and quality parts. We also sustain the ability of everyone involved in production to live healthy, fulfilled lives—creating safe work environments, promoting wellness, supporting communities and upholding human rights throughout our entire supply chain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 98.782%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eSTANDOVER HEIGHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003e3.25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eFRAME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eLAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH VENEERS, WBP GLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eFORK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eTRANSVERSE LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH VENEERS, WBP GLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eSTEERER TUBES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eHOLLOW TIPPED, AL6061 RODS, WOOD DOWEL CASING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eWHEELSET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eER 12\", PNEUMATIC SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eHUBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eCNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING, HOLLOW AL7075 AXLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eRIMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003e20H ANODISED ALUMINIUM, BLACK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eFRONT TYRE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eINNOVA-2603 12.5*1.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eREAR TYRE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eINNOVA-2603 12.5*1.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eSTEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eDUAL STEERING SYSTEM (RESTRICTED + UNRESTRICTED)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eBARS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003e2\" RISER, LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH, WBP GLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eGRIPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eSOFT TOUCH EVA FOAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eSEAT POST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003e4 SETTING, LAMINATED GRADE A BIRCH, WBP GLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eSADDLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eEVA PAD, EMBROIDERED FAUX LEATHER COVER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0493%;\"\u003eVALVE CAPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6012%;\"\u003eDue to safety regulations changing we are no longer able to supply dust caps as standard for bikes that are labelled as age appropriate for children under 3 years of age.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3081\/4790\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-11_at_7.47.44_AM.png?v=1781135289\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EARLY RIDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45160881094726,"sku":"SL12","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3081\/4790\/files\/Lite_profile_on_white.webp?v=1781148154","url":"https:\/\/crooze.com.au\/products\/early-rider-lite-classic-12-balance-bike","provider":"Crooze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}