Strider
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
$99.99
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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike vs Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike or Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage?
The Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike |  Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 | — |
| Brand | Strider | Banwood |
| Released | — | — |
| Bike weight (lb) | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| Wheel size (in) | 12 | 12 |
| Seat height range (in) | 11-19 | 15.7-19.7 |
| Frame material | steel | steel |
| Tire type | foam (airless EVA) | air (rubber tire with inner tube) |
| Handbrake | No | No |
| Age range | 6 months-5 years (no minimum inseam) | 3-5 years (not suitable under 36 months) |
| Adjustable handlebar | No | No |
Sources — Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike: striderbikes.com (verified 2026-08-11). Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage: banwood.eu (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike and Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bike weight (lb): Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike 6.7 vs Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage 9.9
- Seat height range (in): Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike 11-19 vs Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage 15.7-19.7
- Tire type: Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike foam (airless EVA) vs Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage air (rubber tire with inner tube)
- Age range: Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike 6 months-5 years (no minimum inseam) vs Banwood Balance Bike First Go Vintage 3-5 years (not suitable under 36 months)