Radio Flyer Air Ride Balance Bike

Our score 9.78 / 10

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A pedal-free bike with air tires, a frame footrest and an adjustable saddle.

Radio Flyer Air Ride Balance Bike

Pros

  • The saddle adjusts without tools from 32.4-41.6 cm/12.8-16.4 in.
  • The frame footrest gives feet a place to rest while coasting.

Cons

  • The 22.7 kg/50 lb rider limit and 12.75–16.38 in saddle range are worth checking against the child.
  • The manual says to check/inflate the air tires and excludes wet weather, rough terrain, and night riding.
Fit Band
Toddler fit, Preschool fit
Tire Type
Air tires
Bike Type
Two-wheel balance bike
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A pedal-free first bike

The Air Ride is a two-wheel balance bike for children to push along without pedals. Radio Flyer specifies 12-inch rubber air tires, an adjustable seat, a frame footrest and a bell. The seat adjusts from 12.75 to 16.38 inches; compare that range with your child’s seated reach rather than using age alone.

Account for tire upkeep

Air tires need inflation checks. The original #808 manual says tires may have lost air before arrival and recommends a hand pump to avoid overinflation. Check pressure before riding and do not exceed the 50 lb (22.7 kg) rider limit.

Follow the riding limits

The manual calls for adult assembly and continuous adult supervision. It excludes riding near motor vehicles, streets, pools, hills, steps or sloped driveways; it also excludes wet weather, rough terrain, stunts and night riding. Choose this bike for a dry, smooth riding area and check that the child can handle it. The Radio Flyer product page identifies the Air Ride as model 808Z and gives ages 18 months to 5 years. The manual excludes children over 5; check fit within the permitted age range.