Big Foot 12 (with Brake)

Name: Big Foot 12 (with Brake)
Brand: Early Rider
SKU: BF12-VH
Price: 239.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$239.00

78 total reviews

SIZE OF LEG

13in

AGE

2-4years

WEIGHT

8.25lb

Description

Knobbly 2.25” tyres, a robust aluminium frame, easy actuation brakes and Ritchey finishing kit. Meet Big Foot, serving 2-4 year olds their first taste of MTB. Built for paths, tracks, moss and mud.

Color: Violet Haze

Brushed Aluminium
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Violet Haze

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Meet Big Foot

Built with a lightweight 6061 aluminium frame, knobbly 2.25" tires, and light pull Tektro brakes, Big Foot is designed for adventure out of the box. A comfortable, finely tuned geometry promotes safety, confidence, and progression while high-grade rims, hubs, and tyres ensure smooth rides and grip in all conditions. Thoughtful design emphasises sustainability, longevity, and performance, making it a durable, eco-friendly choice that inspires many kids to ride for years to come.

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The full story

Progression from the first push off

Even for a balance bike, even for a toddler. Because a finely tuned geometry is the difference between a lifetime of riding or a balance bike they can’t be bothered with.

Good geometry, the stuff we obsess over, means safety, confidence, progress and, of course, fun. It's a science and an art, and something we have dialled in over 18 years of pioneering kids bike design.

Lightweight aluminium, beautifully crafted

The Big Foot is handcrafted from 6061 grade aluminium. And it's not just the parts you can see, we swap more steel and plastic for aluminium than anyone else.

Aluminium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metals. It's corrosion resistant and has a flexibility that makes it a pleasure to ride. It's also 100% recyclable. All of which makes our Big Foot and Charger models the best for your kids and for all those they're handed down to.

Roll model

The Big Foot specs market leading aluminium rims and hubs to save weight and high ABEC grade sealed cartridge bearings to minimise weight and rolling resistance.

By specifying such high grade wheel sets, we are able to justify investing weight in tyres that provide the safety and performance that make all the difference, without handing them a weight penalty.

Tread carefully

The Big Foot features 2.25" wide tires, the same width we spec our big kid bikes with. This added stability really helps little kids learn with ease. The added space allows us to pump in more air, smoothing out rooty rocky trails for a smoother ride. The chunky, knobbly tyres offer extra grip in wet, muddy conditions. All of this means more control, more confidence and more progression no matter the terrain.

We're control freaks

The Big Foot runs anatomically designed Ritchey bar and stem, with a powerful, light pull Tektro rear brake with a short reach lever, to give maximum confidence in the controls.

Controls are a matter of trust. Ritchey Logic have been at the forefront of component design for the past 50 years. Tom Ritchey, it's indefatigable president and lead designer, is one of the pioneers credited with the invent of mountain biking, amongst other innovations. We have collaborated for over 10 years, producing the best kids specific components to elevate our bikes.

Sustain-Ability™

Taking materials out of the ground to make bikes isn't sustainable. Kids bikes are the worst, often unable to last even one child. Early RIder's solution? Simple, a contrary design and manufacturing mandate: 'to sustain ability'.

To sustain the ability to inspire, child after child. To build bikes designed to last and to ensure children can reach the level of skill that make sure they'll always ride. In other words taking an uncompromising focus on form, function and top quality parts built to last.

To sustain the ability of all those involved in the production of our bikes to live healthy, fulfilled lives. In other words creating safe work environments, promoting employee wellness, supporting communities and upholding human rights through the entire supply chain.

Specs and Geometry

Specification

STANDOVER HEIGHT	33CM
FRAME	HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORK	HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERER	TUBE AL6061
WHEELSET	12" PNEUMATIC, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING, V BRAKE
HUBS	CNC'D T6 AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING, AL6061 AXLES
SEAT POST	AL6061, 25.4MM
RIMS	20H ANODISED AL6061, BLACK
WEIGHT	3.75KGS
BRAKES	TEKTRO 837A: 102MM ARMS
LEVERS	TEKTRO JL-352RS SHORT REACH UK SET-UP (left hand rear)
FRONT TYRE	VEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI
REAR TYRE	VEE CROWN GEM 12x2.25" WB 27 TPI
HEADSET	1 1/8" CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP
STEM	RITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
BARS	440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
GRIPS	ER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM
SEAT POST	AL6061, 25.4MM
SADDLE	BLACK FAUX NUBUCK LEATHER
SEAT CLAMP	ER BOLT SEAT CLAMP, 28.6MM
VALVE CAPS	Due to safety regulations changing we are no longer able to supply dust caps as standard for bikes that are labelled as age appropriate for children under 3 years of age.

SPEC NOTICE

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice.

Geometry

A	Wheelbase	580mm
B	Head Angle	70°
C	Seat Tube Length	130mm
D	Chainstay Length	233.2mm
E	Seat Tube Angle	71°
F	Standover Height	305mm
G	Top Tube Length	318mm
H	Head Tube Length	80mm
I	Stack	294mm
J	Reach	218mm
K	Fork Length	205mm

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Reviewed by Ellyn A., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Awesome bike!

We got this bike for our 28 month old after starting on a strider. We absolutely love it and so does our son! We love the big tires, back brake, weight and mechanism on the front which helps to prevent speed wobble. He has improved his biking almost immediately with this bike! It is a great introduction to a brake before a pedal bike! Will be buying more bikes from early rider in the future!

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Reviewed by Kevin R., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

2-4

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great bike, great value!

I got this for my very short 4 yo girl. She has been on a hand-me-down balance bike for a while and it was time for an upgrade to a bike with real tires, and a hand brake. The braking came very intuitively, and the ergonomics, and adjustability of the brake made it very easy for a tiny hand to start initiating skids almost immediately. Overall quality of the bike is also very impressive. Would definitely buy one again, but this one will easily make it through several wild children.

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Reviewed by Taylor B., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

9-18 months

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great bike!!

Love it! Shipped super fast & easy to put together!

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Reviewed by Kyle P., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

9-18 months

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great bike for young riders

Purchased this bike for my son (1 year old), he’s on a strider bike with the base right now but got this so when he transitions he can get used to the brakes. I would love to see this company make a rocker base like the strider does because these bikes are better quality than the strider… if your kid is old enough to not need the rocker base, I would for sure start out with this bike. @EarlyRider you should consider opening a shop in Bentonville, AR!

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Reviewed by Douglas L., from United States

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I recommend this product

Age of Rider

9-18 months

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Growing Granddaughter

This is our 2nd product from Early Rider. As our granddaughter is growing we took the next step with the balance bike. Why, Easy Rider? Quality. Our first purchase is sturdy, well made and proportionately right for our Granddaughter. She loves it and continues to use it but will outgrow by Spring. She will receive this purchase as a Christmas gift!

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Big Foot 12 (with Brake)

﻿Adventure made easier.

Meet Big Foot

Closer look

The full story

Specs and Geometry

Awesome bike!

Great bike, great value!

Great bike!!

Great bike for young riders

Growing Granddaughter

Adventure made easier.