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Gingersnap 12" Balance Bike

Name: Gingersnap 12" Balance Bike
Brand: Bobbin
SKU: BOB-B268
Price: 93.6 GBP
Availability: InStock

£93.60 £115.00 Save £21.40

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The Gingersnap balance bike is a great way to get children aged 2-4 started on their own Bobbin adventures. A perfect first bike, this Gingersnap model is hand-made, available in five beautiful colours and includes wonderful features such as:

Immaculate gloss paint finish
All important handmade wicker basket with iconic Bobbin head badge
Fresh and stylish, solid cream tyres
Handmade Wicker Basket
Vegan leather embossed Bobbin saddle
Classic, brown soft-touch grips
Shiny silver ding dong bell

*Please note valve caps pictured are not supplied with this bike due to safety regulations.

Color — Blossom Pink

Blossom Pink

Duck Egg

Mint Green

Cerise

Yellow

Blossom Pink, classic pale pink. Third-wave and guilt-free

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Speedy UK Delivery

Simple & Easy Assembly

Hassle-free 28 Day Return

Description

Immaculate gloss paint finish
All important handmade wicker basket with iconic Bobbin head badge
Fresh and stylish, solid cream tyres
Handmade Wicker Basket
Vegan leather embossed Bobbin saddle
Classic, brown soft-touch grips
Shiny silver ding dong bell

*Please note valve caps pictured are not supplied with this bike due to safety regulations.

Assembling a Bobbin junior bike is really easy and fun. Please click here to view our step by step guide to assembling the bike.

The bike arrives in a box. The handlebars, front wheel, front mudguard, pedals and saddle must be attached.
For Bikes that included a basket, it is attached simply by the straps. Only the Gingersnap 24" comes with a basket support.
The box contains basic tools. You will also need scissors, pliers, a screwdriver and a pump.

Some things to note:

The basket is not machine made, it is hand woven from natural materials. Inconsistencies in weave, finish and colour are to be expected and are part of its charm.

For delivery outside of the UK, please get in touch with us here to place your order.

Destination	Service	Price
United Kingdom⁽¹⁾	1 - 3 working days	Free
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain⁽²⁾	Up to 15 - 20 working days	From £30
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia⁽²⁾	Up to 15 - 20 working days	From £35
Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden⁽²⁾	Up to 15 - 20 working days	From £37
Switzerland⁽²⁾	Up to 15 - 20 working days	From £44
USA⁽²⁾	Up to 15 - 20 working days	From £65
Rest of the world⁽²⁾	Variable	Contact us for quote

These are estimated delivery times and may be affected occasionally by factors outside our control. If you have a deadline - a birthday for example - make sure you order well in advance to avoid stress or disappointment.

⁽²⁾ - Shipping prices given can vary pending on the weight of the order, and the current exchange rate. The cost is calculated at check out. For some items/orders you may need to contact us so that we can provide a custom quote for you. All orders outside the UK will be delivered on a DAP service (Delivery At Place). Package shipping internationally might be subjected to import taxes, customs duties and/or additional local fees imposed by the destination country. Bobbin does not have any responsibility for these additional charges that may apply. Certain countries might also require additional documents. If the necessary information is not provided, this may result in delays in the order.

Finding the correct size balance bike starts with measuring the legs. Take a measuring tape, place it on the floor inside the leg and measure upwards. Now check the chart below.

	Gingersnap	Moonbug
Age Range	2 - 4 years	2 - 4 years
Inside Leg	30 - 40 cm	33 - 43 cm

Frame: Hi-Ten steel
Bell: silver chrome steel ding dong bell
Handlebars: Chrome-plated steel
Stem: Quill stem
Grips: Rubber
Wheels: Alloy 12”
Tyres: Cream 12.5 x 2 1/4"
Saddle: Bobbin vegan leather saddle
Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust
Basket: Wicker with brown vegan leather straps
Weight: Approx 5kg

Please note: exact specifications can vary between production batches. Contact us if you are in any doubt

Reasons to love the Gingersnap Balance...

Perfect details

The Gingersnap balance is complete with fresh white tyres, a Bobbin embossed saddle, and a cute wicker basket. Take their favourite toys along for a ride, or collect conkers and pebbles as you explore.

Take it anywhere

The bike arrives with everything including a basket and even a bell! We don’t leave you to buy any extras. The Gingersnap balance bike is also light enough to carry, in the event that your little explorers need to check out a covert route.

Seamless colour

The Gingersnap arrives in a range of our classic Bobbin hues. From blossom pink, to sunflower yellow, your mini me can choose a bike that reflects their personality and spreads joy when they're Bobbin along!

The Gingersnap Balance in action

Our bicycles are loved and ridden by thousands worldwide - see how stylish our Bobbin World looks on their cycling adventures. Warning: style and inspiration overload!

You've asked, we've answered!

It’s okay to have questions, and we want to ensure you are all set for shopping with Bobbin. Take a look at our FAQs for the answers you’ve been looking for.

A balance bike is a two-wheeled bike with no pedals where the child pushes with their feet. A balance bike helps teach toddlers as young as 18 months to balance on two wheels. Then, after a brief learning period, toddlers and kids learn to control the bike and ride with no assistance from their parents (except maybe with the help of stabilisers).

A child can start to use a balance bike from around 18 months - to 2 years old. The first thing to do is measure your child’s inside leg, from the sole of the foot up to the inside of the crotch. The minimum inside leg for our balance bikes is 30cm, and you can see our measurement chart here. Our pedal bikes are very slightly bigger than the balance bikes and require a minimum inside leg measurement of 33cm. 12” pedal bikes can also be used from around 2 years old.

Balance bikes do not have pedals or front/rear brakes. The rider sits on the balance bike and scoots along using their feet. Balance bikes are lighter (and therefore easier to carry) than pedal bikes because they have far fewer components. Pedal bikes have pedals and front/rear brakes. Our 12 and 16" pedal bikes come with colour-matched stabilisers (training wheels). Our junior pedal bikes look like mini adult bikes, and come with lots of features, including colour-matched mudguards and chainguards, proper pneumatic tyres for smooth cycling, handmade wicker baskets, comfy sprung saddles and a classic ding-dong bell.

No, you can't. If you are concerned about getting the maximum possible use out of the bike as your child grows, it may be better to get a pedal bike instead, and start with using the stabilisers provided.

Your bike will be delivered to you partially assembled in a box. Assembly is really easy, and you can follow our instructions here. Assembly is normally done inside 30 minutes and basic tools are included with your bike. You will need scissors and a bike pump.

Bobbin bikes will fit most sizes, whether tall of petite. Don’t know your bike size? It’s really easy to find the correct fit by measuring your inside leg, from the sole of your foot to the inside of your thigh. Then check your height. To find your size, see our sizing chart here. Some of our adult bikes come in two sizes, others are one-size-fits all.

Safety, first!

Why not complete the look with one of our trendy matching helmets? Here at Bobbin, safety is in style - they’re breathable, comfortable, and a real head-turner.

Green

Starling Helmet

Duck Egg Blue

Starling Helmet

Blossom Pink

Starling Helmet

Yellow

Starling Helmet

Now for the finishing touches!

Let your personality shine, and shop our wide range of accessories to add the finishing touches to your bicycle - or get practical with our bike baskets and panniers. Pom Pom garlands? Wicker Baskets? Ding dong bells? Bobbin has you covered!

Ding Dong Bell

£12.75

quick add +

Multi Tool - Rainbow

Kids Bike Lock

Gingersnap Spare Baskets

£23.00

quick add +

More About The Gingersnap Balance

Tyres, Frames and Baskets
The Gingersnap Balance features a Hi-Ten steel frame that's ultra-lightweight at just 5kg yet nice and sturdy, so it won't be too heavy for little ones. The lightweight frame also comes in a wide range of cute colors, from the classic Blossom Pink, all the way through to our glossy hue, Mint Green.

Each classic style has a quality range of features, such as the solid tyres, brown rubber grips and the all-important Silver Ding Dong bell! The gorgeous handmade wicker basket and stylish cream tyres also finish off the retro look of this Gingersnap, making it the perfect balance bike for 2-4 year olds!

Saddle and Seat
The Gingersnap Balance also features high-end components such as the padded saddle, which is stitched and embossed with the Bobbin family name. The Gingersnap Balance can also grow with your little one with the adjustable seat height, so they can discover the joy in every bike ride... for longer!

Balance Bike
Is your mini-me not yet ready for pedal bikes but doesn't want training wheels? Then Bobbin's lightweight balance bike is the perfect compromise.

For cycling-enthusiast parents, you'll get just as much fun seeing your little one learn as they will on the Gingersnap Balance. Our bikes for toddlers come in a wide range of options and styles to make the perfect bike for your little one, no matter their style or personality!

The Gingersnap Balance can grow with your little one with the adjustable saddle height, making it ideal for 2-4 year olds. So why not get your kids started on their balance bike journey today?!

The Perfect Size Bike
Not only is this model a lightweight bike, with an adjustable seat, solid tyres and 12" alloy wheel size, your little one can get into balance bike mode and they can do so with their feet flat for support to improve their independent riding and learn their sense of balance.

Need help with balance bike sizing? To pick the correct size bikes for kids, consult our sizing chart. Then, simply pick by age and inside leg measurement.

Customisable Kid’s Bikes
Take a look around our online store and browse our wide range of our exceptional quality accessories, from bike baskets to funky handlebar tassels. You can even find Gingersnap spare baskets if you need a replacement down the line!

Bobbin Bike
At Bobbin, we ensure our bicycles are complete with both style and exceptional quality. Unlike cheaper balance bikes sold by competitors, Bobbin bikes UK offers high-quality at a low price, and our lightweight balance bike is no exception! So get your mini-me into balance bike mode today and top it off with a funky kids helmet!

See our FAQs for more information on delivery and our returns policy. Otherwise, take a look around our website to see what else in stock to customise Bobbin bikes. Or head over to our blog to see how to make the most of your Bobbin experience.

Gingersnap 12" Balance Bike