Green is one of those colours that tends to get chosen by children who know exactly what they want. And if you're the parent trying to figure out whether this is the right bike to back them on, here's what's worth knowing.
The sizing question comes up a lot with balance bikes, and it's a fair one. The standard Ridgeback Scoot works well up to a certain height, but taller children end up with their knees too high and their stride shortened.
The Ridgeback Scoot XL Balance Bike solves that by stepping up to 14-inch wheels, giving longer legs actual room to move. If your child is measuring closer to 105cm or above, this is the one to look at rather than squeezing them onto something smaller and hoping for the best.
Ridgeback bikes have a straightforward philosophy: build children's bikes the way you'd build a proper adult bicycle, just smaller. This scoot XL bike reflects that. The aluminium frame is light without feeling flimsy, and both the saddle and handlebars adjust as your child grows. Two seat posts come in the box, so you're not buying anything extra to get another season out of it.
Something parents tend to appreciate more over time than they expect is the rear hand brake. It's sized for small hands, with the cable tucked neatly inside the frame.
Children who get used to braking on a Ridgeback bicycle like this one move onto pedal bikes with noticeably more confidence. That's not a small thing when you're standing at the top of a slope willing them on.
The 14-inch air-filled tyres grip well on the kind of surfaces most UK children actually ride on: damp grass, gravel paths, and the occasional muddy shortcut through the park.
This Ridgeback bike for kids is available through Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. If you'd like help choosing between the Scoot and the Scoot XL kids bike, our team is happy to point you in the right direction.