WTP WeThePeople Prime 12-inch balance bike — push, coast and practise balance without pedals:

Key features

• Suggested child height: Approx. 90–110 cm
• Wheel size: 12 in
• Top tube length (TT): 12.2 in / 310 mm
• Frame: 1020 hi-ten steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kontact, 12 x 1.75 in
• Footrests: Knurled
• Weight: Approx. 4.45 kg

Push along, then lift your feet

The Prime is a balance bike without pedals. Your child pushes with their feet and practises steering and balancing without having to pedal at the same time. The knurled footrests give them somewhere to place their feet while coasting.

Check that both feet can reach the ground

The suggested child height is around 90–110 cm. Check the fit with your child seated: they need to reach the ground comfortably to push off and stop. The 12.2-inch top tube describes the frame length; the wheels are 12 inches.

A Salt Prime front-load stem and a bar measuring 19.7 inches wide with a 5.15-inch rise give the bike its BMX-inspired proportions. The listed weight is approximately 4.45 kg, useful to consider when you need to carry it home.

A small bike with familiar BMX parts

The frame, Salt Prime fork and bar are made from 1020 hi-ten steel. Salt Beam rims carry Kenda Kontact 12 x 1.75-inch tyres. Both Salt Prime hubs use ball bearings, and the build includes a Prime Combo saddle and Salt Prime grips.

Adult supervision and checks before riding

Stay with your child and choose a level riding area away from traffic, with space to stop. Check the wheels, tyres, bar, saddle and fixings before every ride. Do not let your child ride if anything is loose or damaged; have the problem checked and repaired first.

Use a properly fitted helmet and suitable protective pads. Read our important information before buying and riding a BMX bike for assembly, inspection and servicing guidance.

Before the first ride

Follow the assembly instructions supplied with the balance bike. Have the handlebar, saddle, wheels and fixings checked and adjusted before your child rides. Read the warranty and follow any servicing requirements that apply to your bike. Keep any required service documentation.

WTP WeThePeople Prime 12-inch balance bike — specifications:

Sizing, weight and other details:

• Suggested child height: Approx. 90–110 cm
• Wheel size: 12 in
• Footrests: Knurled
• Weight: Approx. 4.45 kg
• Rider level: Beginner
• Assembly: Partly assembled

Frame geometry:

• Top tube length (TT): 12.2 in / 310 mm
• Frame height: 4.72 in / 120 mm
• Head tube angle: 72°

Frame:

• Frame: 1020 hi-ten steel

Tyres:

• Tyres: Kenda Kontact, 12 x 1.75 in

Fork:

• Fork: Salt Prime, 1020 hi-ten, 26 mm offset

Handlebars:

• Bar: Salt Prime, two-piece, 1020 hi-ten; 5.15 in / 131 mm rise, 19.7 in / 500 mm width; 9° backsweep, 2.5° upsweep

Stem:

• Stem: Salt Prime, aluminium, 30 mm reach, front load

Headset:

• Headset: Salt AM, integrated, 1 in

Wheels and rims:

• Rims: Salt Beam, 12 in, 16H

Front hub:

• Front hub: Salt Prime, ball bearings, 10 mm (3/8 in) chromoly axle, 16H

Rear hub and driver:

• Rear hub: Salt Prime, ball bearings, 10 mm (3/8 in) chromoly axle, 16H

Saddle and seatpost:

• Saddle: WTP Prime Combo
• Seat clamp: Salt AM, aluminium, non-integrated

Grips and bar ends:

• Grips: Salt Prime

Brakes and controls:

• Gyro compatibility: Not compatible