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woom GO 1 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.

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Spec woom GO 1 Balance Bike Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike
US price $69.99
BrandwoomRetrospec
Released
Bike weight (lb) 6.6
Wheel size (in) 12 12
Seat height range (in) 10.2-13.9 11-15
Frame material aluminum steel
Tire type air (Schwalbe G-One Speed pneumatic) foam (EVA, air-free/flat-free)
Handbrake Yes No
Age range 1.5-3.5 years (82-100 cm child height) 18 months-4 years
Adjustable handlebar No No

Sources — woom GO 1 Balance Bike: woom.com (verified 2026-08-11). Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike: retrospec.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the woom GO 1 Balance Bike and Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Seat height range (in): woom GO 1 Balance Bike 10.2-13.9 vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike 11-15
  • Frame material: woom GO 1 Balance Bike aluminum vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike steel
  • Tire type: woom GO 1 Balance Bike air (Schwalbe G-One Speed pneumatic) vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike foam (EVA, air-free/flat-free)
  • Handbrake: woom GO 1 Balance Bike true vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike false
  • Age range: woom GO 1 Balance Bike 1.5-3.5 years (82-100 cm child height) vs Retrospec Cub 12in Kids Balance Bike 18 months-4 years

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