Quality balance bikes also have good resale value ... The frame is made with such thin aluminum that it felt like plastic to us, and the paint got scratched up almost immediately.

Before sportsbikes gained race-replica bodywork, touring machines required weather-beating full fairings and adventure bikes donned screens, beaks and all manner of plastic add-ons, all bikes were ...

A typical balance bike, with no brakes or pedals, is seen in this image provided by the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan. TOKYO -- The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is calling ...

Tyres: Most balance bikes have chunky 12-inch (30.5cm) wheels. The majority feature solid tyres, which are made from plastic ...