Lightning Lilac sits somewhere between purple and violet, depending on the light, and children who gravitate towards it tend to feel very strongly about it. But let's talk about whether this Ridgeback bike for kids actually delivers, because the colour is only part of the decision.
The Ridgeback Scoot XL Balance Bike is aimed at a specific stage that a lot of parents find tricky to navigate. Your child is past the wobbly beginner phase on a smaller balance bike, but pedals still feel like a stretch. This is precisely where the scoot XL bike comes in.
The 14-inch wheels and longer frame give taller children a proper, proportionate ride rather than the slightly cramped experience that comes from staying on a bike they've outgrown.
Ridgeback bikes are made to proper cycling standards, and you can feel it the moment you put this one together. Nothing flexes where it shouldn't. The aluminium frame keeps the overall weight down, which makes a real difference when your child is building confidence and still needs to feel in control.
Height adjustability is built in across both the saddle and handlebars, with two seat posts included, so it adapts as your child grows rather than becoming redundant after one summer.
The hand brake is the detail that tends to stick in parents' minds after reading about this Scoot Balance bike. Most children's bikes at this level don't bother with one. This ridgeback bicycle includes a rear brake lever scaled to small hands, with the cable running cleanly inside the frame. It builds a habit that pays off the moment your child moves onto a pedal bike.
Air-filled 14-inch tyres, padded grips, and a comfortable saddle take care of the rest. Ridgeback bicycles are genuinely built to be passed between siblings, and scoot XL kids' bikes in this condition don't stay on the secondhand market long.
Ready to buy? This new children's bike is available now in the UK through Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative.