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Chicco Red Bullet Balance Bike Review

ByLisa Johnston

Not too long ago, one of my neighbors paid another one of my neighbors (teenager) to teach his son how to ride his bike.  He learned in about 10 minutes, so it was pretty much a quick payday for the teenager!  However, we still have several little ones in the neighborhood to teach to ride a bike, and we’ll either have to do it ourselves or go broke fairly quickly.

One of the products that we’ve found is a great help at a really early age is the Chicco Red Bullet Balance Bike to help them learn how to balance and ride a bike when they’re a little older.  This is a GREAT gift to add to your Christmas list!

This is definitely something we could have used when Braxton and Hawk were a little smaller (Hawk could probably still use it with his short legs!).  It’s rated for kiddos 3 and up, so we didn’t really think that Jett would know what to do when we pulled it out and put it together.  He seemed really eager to get on it, because he’s seen his brothers get on their bikes.

The first time we put him on it, he kept looking for the pedals.  He was putting his feet up on the frame several times.  It really was cute, and because he’s not even 2 years old, yet, I didn’t really expect him to understand when I tried to tell him how to use it!  He had his helmet on, he was on the bike, I was ready with my camera, and for some reason, Andy let go of him at the exact time he put his feet up on the frame, and he fell over!  I didn’t even get a picture!

Now, he and the kidlets in the neighborhood like getting on it because it’s new and shiny and the only one of it’s kind in the neighborhood.  I like it because Jett is at the age where everything is powered by his feet Flintstone style anyway, so we don’t have to worry about teaching him how to use pedals at the same time as everything else.  It’s really great for learning the foundation of riding a bike, and that’s balance.

Even though it’s technically Fall, we still have a couple of Summer months left in Texas, and the kiddos all enjoy playing in the street together, and I love that Jett can ride his “bike” now, like one of the big boys!

Chicco Red Bullet helps children quickly learn how to get the balance they need to ride a two-wheeled bike; using the Chicco Red Bullet makes it so easy for kids to start riding a real bicycle with less difficulty.

  • Puncture-resistant tires help provide a smooth ride
  • Height-adjustable seat so feet reach the ground easily
  • Padded saddle seat for cushioned riding
  • Rubber handlebar grips for extra comfort
  • Lightweight, sturdy metal frame for children up to 55 lbs
  • Age: 3Y+

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67 Comments

  1. My daughter does not know how to ride yet. But she watches her older brother and all his friends. You can see the envy in her eyes. She so badly wants to learn. This would be a great starting point for her. Thanks for the chance!

  3. My daughter doesn’t know how to ride a bike yet, but I think this will be a perfect way for her to learn what she needs to do.

  5. Thats really cool! There aren’t pedals so that they can put their feet down to learn balance first. Thats great! My kids dont know how to ride a bike yet, but this will help them definitely learn balance first!
    Thank you!

  6. I think I was about 4 before I started to ride a bike. I think that is when my parents could afford a bike for me! 🙂 THanks

  7. My oldest son had a balance bike and was riding a “real” bike by the age of two. I know they work great!

  9. I was about 6 or 7 when I got my first bike. I like that they can push with their feet. This would be great for my three old granddaughter

  10. My little ones do not know how to ride a bike and I think this would be a great start to learning.

  13. my kids can ride a bike,but my little cousin who just turned 1 is the cutest ,sweetest little girl and my daughter just loves her.i would love to get this for her so my daughter can teach her how to ride

  14. no my little one does not, I think it would help because he always tries to put his feet down and does not know how to peddle yet

  19. my niece doesn’t know how to ride a bike yet, but I think this would help because she can learn the basic idea of balance, etc. before using pedals

  21. He doesn’t know how to ride a bike yet, but this would be a great help to prepare him for when he does.

  23. I’m not sure how old I was, maybe 8? I do remember that my dad took the training wheels off my Huffy and said he’d give me a dollar to ride without them and I took right off…lol.

  24. My nephew does not know how to ride a bike. I think balance bikes are such a great way to teach them since balancing is the part that is the hardest to learn.

  26. Elijah wants to learn how to ride a bike. I saw a friend’s little boy using a balance bike and thought it was the coolest thing. He’s 2 years old and was coasting on it like a pro!

  30. She is 5 and no, does not know how to ride a bike just yet. We’ve tried several times to get her interested, but she struggles A LOT with having the strength push the pedals. I think she’d really enjoy the no pedals aspect of this!

  34. My three girls do not know how to ride a bike. I think balance bikes are a great idea it gives kids confidence one they get on a real bike

  36. My grandson is scared of his bike even with the training wheels. I think this bike will help him get over his fear because he is balanced instead of wobbling.

  37. My oldest son is four and he still rides with training wheels because he is afraid of falling and I want him to do it when he is ready , I believe this would really help him.

  40. I was 6 year old when I learned to ride a bike. Rode down at the top of a hill on our dirt road!

  41. No mine doesn’t, but my son is not very coordinated so I think this would really help him learn balance!

  42. The lightweight frame would be perfect for my daughter as she would soon be learning to ride!

  47. No, my little one cannot ride a bike yet. I’ve been looking into getting a balance bike and I’m hoping this will encourage her to gain confidence as she learns to balance while riding it.

  48. Neither my son or daughter can ride on two wheels yet and I think this bike would be a great way to start to learn. Since it’s fairly low to the ground, they wouldn’t be as concerned about falling and they would feel more in control with the ability to easily put their feet on the ground without the pedals.

  49. I think this would help my nephew learn to ride a bike because he’s never ridden anything without training wheels.

  50. The girl I watch has developmental delays so she doesn’t know how to ride a bike yet. This would help because it would help her learn to focus on the balance aspect first instead of trying to teach pedaling and balance at the same time!

  51. I was 8 when I learned how to ride a bike with no training wheels and 5 with the training wheels!

  52. My older children can ride a bike but my youngest son hasn’t learned yet.
    I think that the balance bike will teach coordination, balance and confidence before beginning to try on a bike with pedals.

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  53. I was seven when I learned to ride without training wheels.

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  54. my older granddaughter can ride, but the new one is too young, and hopefully, this bike will be a great help in teaching her balance, coordination, and good gross motor skills

  56. My daughter doesn’t know how to ride yet, she’s scared because she thinks she’ll fall.

  60. My daughter can ride with training wheels, but this bike will show her how to balance and the concept of riding a bike

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  61. I think I was 5 yrs old when I learned how to ride a bike:)

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  63. My daughter is just now trying to learn how to ride. This bike would help her to have the confidence in riding which she is still shaky abut.

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