How do you teach a toddler to ride a bike before they can even reach the pedals properly? You skip the pedals altogether. The Amigo is a proper balance bike — low enough to get on and off easily, light enough to actually control, and built for the wobbly, giggly stage before training wheels are even in the picture.

The bike before "the bike"
The Cheetah Amigo Boys Jr 12 is a balance bike designed for toddlers taking their very first steps into riding — literally. With no pedals, chain or gears to worry about, your child learns the thing that actually matters first: balance. Everything else comes easier once that clicks.

Low enough to build real confidence
The low stand-over steel frame means your child can plant both feet flat on the ground whenever they need to, without straining or tipping over trying to reach it. That one design choice is what turns a nervous first-timer into a confident little rider — they're always one push away from steady ground.

Light enough for small legs to manage
Lightweight resin-injected 5-spoke wheels keep the whole bike easy to push, steer and manoeuvre, so a toddler isn't wrestling something too heavy for their size. The 12½ x 2¼" tyres roll smoothly over driveways, footpaths and the backyard without much effort at all.

Built tough, styled for him
A durable Hi-Ten steel frame and fork stand up to the daily drops, tip-overs and dragging-around-the-yard that comes with toddlers learning to ride. Bold decals and a printed saddle make it a bike he'll actually be excited to hop on, not just a training tool.

Simple by design
No crankset, no gears, no brakes to fumble with — just a straightforward frame, handlebar and seat built for the one job that matters at this age: getting your child comfortable and confident on two wheels, ready for a pedal bike when the time comes.

If your child is just starting out, the Amigo is the simplest, safest way to get them there.

Key Benefits

• Low stand-over steel frame — feet reach the ground easily, building real confidence instead of nervous wobbling.
• No pedals, chain or gears — keeps the focus on balance first, without the complexity of a full pedal bike.
• Lightweight resin-injected wheels — easy for small kids to push, steer and control on their own.
• 12½ x 2¼" easy-rolling tyres — smooth movement over driveways, paths and the yard.
• Durable Hi-Ten steel frame and fork — built to handle the drops and tip-overs that come with learning.
• Bold decals and printed saddle — a bike he'll be genuinely excited to ride, not just tolerate.
• Integrated one-piece handlebar and headstem — simple, sturdy design with no loose parts to worry about.

FAQ

Who is the Cheetah Amigo Balance Bike best for?
It's designed for toddlers just starting to learn to ride — typically around 2-4 years old. With no pedals to master, it's ideal for kids too young for a pedal bike but ready to start building balance and confidence.

Will it suit my child's age and height, or should I wait?
Balance bikes work best once a child can walk confidently and is keen to get moving on two wheels. If you're not sure whether your child is ready, or how the sizing works for them, pop into the Broome store and we can help you check.

Why no pedals — isn't that a step backwards?
Not at all — it's actually the better starting point. Balance is the hardest part of riding a bike, and a balance bike lets your child master it on its own, without also juggling pedalling, steering and braking all at once. Most kids move onto a pedal bike faster and more confidently after starting on a balance bike.

Is it worth it compared to just going straight to training wheels?
Balance bikes teach kids to actually balance a bike themselves, rather than relying on training wheels to do it for them. Many parents find their child skips training wheels altogether and moves straight to a pedal bike once they've mastered balance here first.

Does it come assembled?
Bikes ship partially assembled; in-store purchases are fully built and ready to ride.

What warranty does it come with?
All our bikes come with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects and material issues under normal use.