WeThePeople Prime 12" is a BMX-inspired balance bike for younger kids who are ready to build confidence, find their balance and get comfortable on two wheels.

WeThePeople Prime 12" – key features

• Recommended rider height: approx. 90–110 cm
• Wheels: 12"
• Top tube: 12.2" / 310 mm
• Frame: 1020 Hi-Ten steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kontact 12" x 1.75"
• Weight: 4.47 kg

A simple way to learn balance before pedals

There are no pedals to think about, so a child can concentrate on the basics: pushing off, steering and keeping the bike upright. They control the pace themselves and can put their feet down whenever they need to.

The compact 12" setup is sized around a younger rider rather than adapted from a bigger bike. That makes it easier to move around, turn and stop without the bike feeling awkward underneath them.

Made with a proper BMX feel

The Prime looks and feels different from a typical balance bike. WeThePeople has given it BMX-style proportions, with a short Salt Prime stem, a 5.15" rise bar and a compact frame that keeps everything close and easy to control.

Knurled footrests give the rider somewhere to place their feet once they are rolling, so they can coast and work on balance without constantly touching the ground.

A good first step before a pedal bike

Using a balance bike helps a child get used to shifting their weight, steering naturally and correcting their balance as they ride. Those are useful skills when the time comes to move onto a bike with pedals.

At 4.47 kg, the Prime is also light enough to be manageable for a younger child – and much easier for you to carry home when they decide the session is over.

WeThePeople Prime 12" – detailed technical specification

Frame

• WeThePeople Prime
• 1020 Hi-Ten steel
• Top tube: 12.2" / 310 mm

Fork

• Salt Prime
• 1020 Hi-Ten steel
• Offset: 26 mm

Handlebar

• Salt Prime
• 1020 Hi-Ten steel
• Width: 19.7" / 500 mm
• Rise: 5.15" / 130 mm
• Backsweep: 9°
• Upsweep: 2.5°

Stem

• Salt Prime
• Aluminium
• Front Load

Headset

• Salt AM 1"

Rims

• Salt Beam
• 12"
• 16H

Tyres

• Kenda Kontact
• 12" x 1.75"

Front hub

• Salt Prime
• Cr-Mo 10 mm (3/8") axle
• 16H
• Loose-ball bearings

Rear hub

• Salt Prime
• Cr-Mo 10 mm (3/8") axle
• 16H
• Loose-ball bearings

Seat

• WeThePeople Prime Combo

Seat clamp

• Salt AM
• Aluminium

Grips

• Salt Prime

Weight

• 4.47 kg

Safety while riding

A balance bike is a great way to learn control, but falls can still happen. A child should ride under adult supervision, in an area suited to their ability and away from road traffic.

Before each ride, check the wheels, tyres, handlebar, seat and all bolts. If you notice any damage or play, do not let the child use the bike until it has been checked and repaired.