Banwood

Buy Banwood at Kideo.store

Some children's bikes are obviously toys. A Banwood is not: it looks like a scaled-down version of the bike you would want to ride yourself. Soft, muted colours, a classic steel frame and details that are right — it is the sort of bike that is allowed to stay standing in the hall. At Kideo.store you'll find Banwood's balance bike, tricycle, scooters and helmets. Order before 4 pm on a working day and your order ships the same day.

What is in the collection?

• First Go balance bike — steel frame on 12-inch wheels, with a seat adjusting from 44 to 55 cm and handlebars from 50 to 59 cm. Vegan leather grips and a removable wicker basket. In eleven colours.
• Trike — from 2 years, with pedals. Steel frame, a soft oak seat with vegan leather upholstery and rubber tyres. At 5 kg light enough for a child to manage alone. In seven colours.
• Banwood Scooter — the classic three-wheeled scooter with a vintage look, from 3 years. With the patented Easy Ride steering system, which limits how far the front wheels turn so steering stays smooth but predictable. In six colours.
• Eco Scooter — the same steering system, but made from 100% recycled plastic sourced from bottles, bags and fishing nets. In ten colours, from Ivory to Raspberry.
• Helmet Eco — a cycling helmet with an ABS outer shell and soft foam lining, with a dial-fit adjustment system at the back. In the same ten colours as the Eco Scooter.
• Banwood Helmet — the classic helmet, 360 to 380 grams, also with dial-fit and an adjustable chin strap. In twelve colours.

Balance bike, trike or scooter?

The question we get most, and the answer comes down mainly to age.

The trike is the first step: from 2 years, with pedals, and stable enough not to tip. The balance bike teaches something else — balancing without pedals. Watch the size here: the First Go's seat only starts at 44 cm, so this is a bike for a child who is already a bit bigger. Looking for something for a beginner of eighteen months? Then see our other balance bikes, which start at around 22 cm.

A scooter asks more again: standing on one leg, pushing off with the other, and keeping the handlebars straight at the same time. Banwood gives 3 years as the guideline. Many families do them in sequence: trike or balance bike first, then the scooter, then a pedal bike. Have a look at all our scooters too.

Scooter or Eco Scooter?

Both three-wheeled and both with the same Easy Ride steering system, so they ride the same. The difference is material and price: the Eco Scooter is made from 100% recycled plastic and costs considerably less, while the Banwood Scooter is the original model with the vintage look the brand is known for. Choose on what matters more to you — this is not about how they ride.

Why a helmet — on a balance bike too

A helmet is not compulsory, but once a child rides outdoors and picks up speed on a pavement or a slope it is hardly excessive. The practical trick: pick a helmet your child likes the look of. A helmet that matches the bike goes on by itself, and that saves an argument every single time. The Helmet Eco comes in the same ten colours as the Eco Scooter.

Why we stock Banwood

We would rather sell something that lasts and that nobody is tired of after a year. Banwood is a good example: timeless in design, solidly built, and with a second-hand value that bears it out. What a child learns from it counts just as much — steering, braking, judging speed and getting off in time. That is good for motor skills, and it gives children the feeling that they can do something themselves.

Frequently asked questions about Banwood

From what age can my child use the balance bike?

Look at inside leg length rather than age: both feet need to rest flat on the ground. The First Go's seat adjusts from 44 to 55 cm, so expect a child of about three or older.

From what age is a scooter suitable?

Banwood gives 3 years for both scooters. Before that, balance and leg strength are usually not developed enough to steer and push off at the same time.

What is the difference between the Scooter and the Eco Scooter?

Material and price. The Eco is made from 100% recycled plastic; the Scooter is the original model. Both are three-wheeled and share the same Easy Ride steering system.

What is the difference between the two helmets?

The Helmet Eco has an ABS outer shell and comes in ten colours matching the Eco Scooter. The Banwood Helmet weighs 360 to 380 grams and comes in twelve colours. Both have a dial-fit adjustment system and an adjustable chin strap.

What helmet size do I need?

Measure the circumference of your child's head just above the ears and eyebrows, and go by that measurement. The product page lists the available sizes.

Can a Banwood be left outside?

Better not. Store the bike or scooter dry; that keeps the steel frame, the bearings and the wooden parts in good order for years.