balance bike

Super73 has added an off-road model to each its three retro moto-inspired ebike lines. The Adventure Series rides are designed for "the ultimate explorer" and roll with "more aggressive" GRZLY tires, grippy seating and front or full suspension.

Sweden's Cake has added three new models to its two-wheeler mobility lineup, all of which are aimed at younger riders. The Kids Evolution program features the Ready balance bike, the Steady mountain bike and the Go off-road electric motorcycle.

Although many seniors end up requiring some sort of mobility assistance, not all of them are wild about the stigma that comes with using a walker. That's where the Laufrad comes in, as it's a sleek adult-sized carbon fiber balance bike.

Learning to ride a bicycle can be an intimidating process, which is why a lot of children start out on balance bikes. Well, now imagine how a kid might feel about riding a motorbike for the first time. It was with this in mind that STACYC created the Stability Cycle – it's an electric balance bike.

Entrepreneur and inventor Tom Mackenzie believes the balance bike can be an effective commuting tool for adults. His Levicle is a simple, compact folding bike that gives your legs the power and glide of wheels.

New Zealand-based Wishbone Design has offered a versatile, 3-in-1 child's grow bike for several years. This year, it's adding a pedal drivetrain to make the transforming bike even more versatile for growing children.

Among the many bicycle designs we look at here at Gizmag, we see a fair number of balance bikes. We've even seen a wooden one or two. However, we've never seen a balance bike quite like the ZumZum, which is built around a curved wooden frame that serves as its own suspension system.