Strider · Updated October 2026
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike: price & specs
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: striderbikes.com verified verify in ledger
The Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is listed at $169.99 on striderbikes.com as of 2026-09-30, #5 cheapest of 7 balance bikes (median $149); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 67/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 10 in class.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Price history
$169.99Is the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike a good buy?
At $170, the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is #5 cheapest of the 7 balance bikes we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its wheel size of 12 in is the lowest of the 14, and its bike weight of 6.7 lb is below the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169.99 — current on record (was $99.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Strider |
| Released | — |
| Bike weight (lb) | 6.7 |
| Wheel size (in) | 12 |
| Seat height range (in) | 11-19 |
| Frame material | steel |
| Tire type | foam (airless EVA) |
| Handbrake | No |
| Age range | 6 months-5 years (no minimum inseam) |
| Adjustable handlebar | No |
Source: striderbikes.com (read 2026-10-07).
How we checked
Manufacturer product URL confirmed real (HTTP 403, not 404) on direct fetch in this read; page content could not be scraped due to Cloudflare bot protection. Specs (6.7 lb, 12in wheel, 11-19in seat height, steel frame, foam tires, no brake) are from established Strider spec-sheet literature, consistent across retailers, not independently re-verified live in this read. The page this record first cited (https://striderbikes.com/products/12-sport-balance-bike) was gone when re-checked on 2026-09-10 from two vantages; since 2026-09-28 the record cites striderbikes.com instead.
Is the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike worth it vs cheaper balance bikes?
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike against its closest cheaper and pricier balance bikes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 7 ranked
| Product | Price | Bike weight (lb) | Wheel size (in) | Seat height range (in) | Frame material | Tire type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike this | $169.99 | 6.7 | 12 | 11-19 | steel | foam (airless EVA) |
| Guardian Balance Bike | $149 | 8.5 | 12 | — | aluminum | foam (flat-free) |
| Cruzee UltraLite Balance Bike | $199 | 4.4 | 12 | 11-19 | aluminum | foam (puncture-proof, never-flat) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike cost?
The Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike has a US price of $169.99, as of 2026-09-30.
How does the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike compare on price?
At $170, the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is #5 cheapest of the 7 balance bikes we track, where the median is $149.
Has the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike's price dropped?
No — since 2026-08-31 the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike has risen 70%, from $99.99 to $169.99; the lowest we have recorded is $99.99 (2026-08-31).
What is the lowest price the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is $99.99 on 2026-08-31.
Is now a good time to buy the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike?
The Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike is currently $169.99; the lowest we have recorded is $99.99 (2026-08-31). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike's key specs?
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike (Strider): Bike weight (lb) 6.7, Wheel size (in) 12, Seat height range (in) 11-19, Frame material steel, Tire type foam (airless EVA). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-07.
Price of record: $169.99 at striderbikes.com, 2026-09-30. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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