Don’t be jealous but your tot could have a Bentley … bike

The Bentley Balance Bike is suitable for children aged three and older. Photos: Bentley

You might not be able to afford a new Bentley vehicle but your toddler could have their own model from the British brand.

Bentley has just launched the Balance Bike, a pedal-less bike that teaches children, from three years and upwards, how to balance on two wheels while building their confidence on a bicycle. Created in a range of colours to match paint options available to Bentley customers, the Balance Bike has been conceived with the same meticulous attention to detail and style as Bentley Motors’ designs, says the brand.

Diamond-quilted handlebars echo the luxury detailing found in Bentley cars, with the iconic wings emblem prominently positioned below them. The ‘Bentley’ name is painted across the frame of each Balance Bike for a distinctive reference to the brand. 

The colour of choice are (from left) Onyx, Sequin Blue and Dragon Red and Glacier White.

Four colours are available, matching the exclusive paints used on Bentley’s cars. Children and parents can select their favourite colour from a choice of Onyx, Glacier White, Sequin Blue and Dragon Red.

An exclusive feature of the Bentley Balance Bike is the unique safety locking brake system, giving children greater stopping power, so they can ride with confidence – a feature not available on many other balance bikes on the market.

The magnesium alloy frame is inspired by the sleek lines of Bentley cars and can support up to 35kg of weight, despite the frame itself only weighing 650g.

The Bentley Balance Bike weighs 650g and has 12in rubber tyres.

Aluminium wheel rims can withstand high degrees of curb weight but do not add bulk to the bike, allowing children to effortlessly push themselves forward, while the air-filled 12-inch rubber tyres ensure absolute comfort.

For further comfort, the ergonomically designed adjustable seat is made from eco-leather and features the Bentley wordmark and a carbon fibre-inspired pattern for added style. Distinctive knurling beneath the seat gives extra grip for added reassurance.

Bentley designer Chris Cooke says that the Balance Bike was designed “with the same meticulous level of detail that goes into every vehicle”. 

“The frame was inspired by the power line that can be seen on our cars and is reproduced in the key line that flows around the frame of the bike. The seat, an important contact point for both rider and parent, has hidden diamond knurling to improve grip when steadying the rider and the handlebars feature Bentley diamond quilting for comfort.”

The Balance Bike costs £450 (NZ$874) but isn’t available in New Zealand.

The Balance Bike has a magnesium alloy frame is inspired by the sleek lines of Bentley cars.