Strider
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
$99.99
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Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike is cheaper at $69.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Retrospec
Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike
$69.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike or Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike is the cheaper at $69.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike | Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 | $69.99 |
| Brand | Strider | Retrospec |
| Released | — | — |
| Bike weight (lb) | 6.7 | — |
| Wheel size (in) | 12 | 12 |
| Seat height range (in) | 11-19 | 11-15 |
| Frame material | steel | steel |
| Tire type | foam (airless EVA) | foam (EVA, air-free/flat-free) |
| Handbrake | No | No |
| Age range | 6 months-5 years (no minimum inseam) | 18 months-4 years |
| Adjustable handlebar | No | No |
Sources — Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike: striderbikes.com (verified 2026-08-11). Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike: retrospec.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike and Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Seat height range (in): Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike 11-19 vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike 11-15
- Tire type: Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike foam (airless EVA) vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike foam (EVA, air-free/flat-free)
- Age range: Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike 6 months-5 years (no minimum inseam) vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike 18 months-4 years