Team Magnus 12 inch Bulldog bat balance bike

Product Tested By Elizabeth Cooper – Owen 3 years

Elizabeth Awarded The Team Magnus 12 inch Bulldog bat balance bike 5/5

Very nice, sturdy looking bike. Arrived in a box much larger than needed, the box had some holes torn in it but I think they were due to miss handling by courier. My partner was able to set up the bike very quickly and easily. The quality seems to be very good; I have not encountered any problems at this time. There may be cheaper bikes available but this is a very sturdy bike with good quality tyres and seat that will last longer than cheaper versions. My son really enjoys riding to nursery on his bike, and the other children enjoy taking turns too. I have recommended this bike to a friend as well as the website from which it came. Very good quality comes in a variety of frame and seat colours and fun for children. Very good product lets my little boy feel like a big boy on his 2 wheel bike! Elizabeth Cooper – Owen 3 years

Product Tested By Amy Murphy – Ryan 4 Years

Amy Awarded The Team Magnus 12 inch Bulldog bat balance bike 4.7/5

The product was very well made and sturdy and attractive to look at. Well packaged in large box to avoid any damage to the product. Very easy to follow step by step instruction leaflet. The product is excellent quality very well made and sturdy. A little expensive for a Childs bike, I would not expect to pay more than £50 for it. It is perfect for a child like mine who can’t yet ride a bike with peddles, it gets them used to having to balance whilst sitting on the bicycle seat and I think it will make it easier for him when he does learn to ride a peddle bike. Although expensive my child loves it and will get a lot of use from it. I have recommended it to a few friends with young children. Overall it is a fantastic product, my son found it very easy to use and loved that it looks like a ‘big boy’ bike; he has played with
it almost every day since receiving. Amy Murphy – Ryan 4 Years

Product Tested By Katie Roberts – Logan 4 Years

Katie Awarded The Team Magnus 12 inch Bulldog bat balance bike 4/5

The Bike was ready built which I thought was a great idea as when we have bought a bike before we had to assemble it ourselves. Once we pulled it out the box my first impression was it looked very sturdy and strong but quite heavy. When we raised the handle bars there where a lot of scratches around the front pole. The packaging was the right size for the bike but could maybe do with a bit more protection inside. I did like that the bike was preassembled. The only instructions needed were how to raise the handle bars and seat which was included but I was unsure as to whether I needed to move the brake around or not as it seemed to be at a strange angle. The bike is very sturdy and stable, looks well-built and is comfortable for my son. The only problems I found with it were the scratches on the handle bar pole when I raised it which I think was where it had previously been tightened to and the brake is too hard for my son to use, he cannot pull it tight enough. It is a good bike but I believe there to be other balance bikes out that are cheaper and maybe look a bit nicer. I think it is more expensive than it should be and too heavy for my son to move about easily. The footrest does not really serve much purpose as my son automatically puts his legs up behind him rather than in front. The bike is more expensive than most other balance bikes and is quite heavy for children. I was quite pleased with the balance bike at first and my son loved the design. It was easy to ride and looked comfy but it soon became apparent that the foot rest is not needed as my son put his feet up behind him, finding it hard to keep balance when his feet were in front. The brake is too hard for my son to squeeze and as it was not on the instructions I am unsure as to whether it needed adjusting. The bike is also too heavy to carry about if your child gets bored or too tired to carry on riding. Overall I am happy with the bike but I would not consider buying it if I saw it alongside other balance bikes. Katie Roberts – Logan 4 Years