RoyalBaby EZ Freestyle Kids Bike Beginners Ages 3-10 Years

With our daughter about to turn seven, we realized that it was time to officially retire her 12" You&Me pink bike and upgrade. After literally hours of searching reviews online, we had narrowed it down to this model and a Diamondback 16" bike. We chose the RoyalBaby 16" model in orange. I sat down and read every single review of this bike, and I would like to address what seemed to be the most popular complaints: * "Too heavy!" - Not sure what these parents are comparing this bike to. I kept checking the shipping weight to see if I missed something and the "2" in the "28 lbs" was actually a 3 or a 4...but nope, I was right. Then, thinking about the mess of returning this large object, I ran out to the shed to see how heavy her 12" bike was. I picked it up...then I picked up my 20lbs bar bell...then I picked it up again. I estimated her bike to be maybe 3-5 lbs heavier than my weight. When the RoyalBaby bike arrived a day early (gotta love Prime!) I assembled it and picked it up. Boy, was I relieved when I easily hoisted it up with one arm. This bike maybe weighs around 25lbs, which is perfect for our 7 year old girl. She's already fallen and can easily hoist the bike back up on her own. To all those complainers, go spend another $100 and buy an aluminum frame bike for your kids. * "Wheels don't spin freely" - This was also a big concern of mine, as I am a stickler about quality control at the factory level. During assembly, I flipped the bike over and checked out both wheels. They did feel a bit "sticky" at first, and didn't roll to a stop. First off, fellow parents, please make sure you read all the directions before you begin, if you're not mechanically inclined. One thing I noticed was that the front caliper brakes needed to be adjusted, as they were rubbing slightly against the tire, creating that "imbalanced" sound when spinning the wheel quickly. I scanned the directions, and it had some instructions about how to adjust the front brakes. A few minutes later, no rubbing. The rear wheel also felt a bit sticky and had a bit of a rubbing sound also...but then I realized that you must turn it (when upside down) with the pedals fully forward and engaged. If the coaster brake is engaged in the slightest, you can hear it rubbing as the wheel turns, so take note. With an adjusted brake, the front wheel spun much easier, and almost rolled to a stop...there was some resistance still, but I figured with weight on the wheels right-side-up, resistance would be negligible. As the directions suggest, make sure you lube all moving parts periodically. I grabbed some 3 in 1 oil and some auto grease and lubed everything up. It felt like the wheels were just "out of the box" stiff, and began to loosen up a bit on their own. Which leads me to the next con to address... * "Wheels out of true" - This one was concerning because it was mentioned by a few reviewers who claimed to have experience in bike assembly, maintenance, and repair. I didn't really know what they meant by "true", so I did some Google research and realized they meant balanced, with a straight rim. Here is where I almost docked a star. Both wheels were out of true and that was part of the reason they didn't spin as freely as I had expected initially. As I spun the wheels, you could see both of them needed adjustment, as they bowed left and right with several "bubbles" causing the rim to wobble considerably as it spun. However, after reading about "truing" a bicycle wheel, I found that it was pretty straightforward: You just adjust the spoke studs at their base, right above the rim, with a spoke wrench. This bike's spokes are a size 13 according to my $9 spoke wrench I purchased on Amazon. Once I figured out tightening the spokes was counterclockwise, in about 10 minutes I had both wheels very close to true and they spun much easier! My daughter even mentioned that the bike seemed to ride much smoother after my adjustments. Since I was able to correct the issue, and I'm pretty sure that places like Wally World and Target don't "true" their bikes prior to purchase, I decided not to dock a star. * "Royal Baby All Over The Bike = Not Cool!" - I totally get this one for the kids who want to be big boys and girls. However, after easily peeling off a few decals, and throwing out the ridiculous stickers that come with it, this bike only says "RoyalBaby" in two places...the seat and the center of the handlebars. Even the company logo on the front of the frame has a predominant crown where you can't even see the small print "RoyalBaby" unless you stick your face right up to the forks. The company name on the tire tread is black on black so unless you're looking closely at the tires, you can't tell. This bike has definitely passed the cool test with our 7 year old daughter! * "Missing Parts" - Bike came with all the parts. * "Pedals won't screw on/break easily" - This one may change after a few months of use, so I'll keep an eye on it and update, if necessary. However, I had no issues with the pedals, they screwed onto the crank arms just fine (take note that the left hand pedal must be tightened counter-clockwise). * "Water bottle is cheap" - Have to agree with this one, unfortunately, as it already is cracked and leaking. However we have several bicycle water bottles in our home and they all fit snugly in the holder, which is made of metal and bolts to the frame. Not enough of an issue to warrant docking a star, in my opinion. * "Chain falls off" - Chain was nice and tight and has not come off, yet. Besides, the rear axle sits in a groove which allows you to slide it backwards or forward to adjust the tension in the chain, which apparently, some of these reviewers failed to realize. * "Tires won't hold air" - I inflated tires to 35 psi 4 days ago and they are still full. I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing this bike, but so far, it seems to be a home run. We can't keep her off of it, she even just likes to sit on it when she can't ride! The frame seems to be solid, well made, and has quality frame welds. The color scheme of the orange and black with the white seat really looks sharp! Heck, I would rock this bike, if I fit! After truing the wheels,it was definitely a relief to see her get up to speed and coast almost the entire length of the sidewalk. She also loves the big, thick black tires. I also really like that it comes with a kickstand and a quick-adjust seat, which makes sizing it for her a breeze! In conclusion, we are very happy with this bicycle. With a little time taken to read the instructions and make some basic adjustments, this bike seems more than capable of providing our kids with years of good riding. UPDATE 12-18-2015: After reading my review, the company sent me a replacement water bottle, free of charge. Very nice customer service, in my opinion. Bike has performed flawlessly so far...

This bike is an absolute game-changer. The 2-in-1 design lets your child start using it as a balance bike, and then you can click the pedals right on without any tools once they are ready. It is lightweight, very well-made, and took less than 15 minutes to assemble out of the box. Absolutely worth the money!

This little bike is so cute. My son got it for his fifth birthday and he is obsessed! He had a strider bike that he outgrew. I really debated which size of royal baby bike I should get (and which model). He’s kind of short but I wanted a bike that he wouldn’t outgrow too quickly. I wanted him to be able to use it right away with no learning curve either. I ended up getting the 14” bike and I am very glad I did. It’s perfect for him! The seat is lowered all the way and fits perfectly. He loves the “rocket boost” water bottle. He can use the hand brake easily and he likes ringing the bell. Overall the bike seems very well-made and sturdy. It’s heavy but no different than any comparable bikes this size. I’m impressed with the thicker tires, too. My son would ride his new bike all day if I let him! My only issue is the footrest for when it’s in balance bike mode. It sticks out way too much and he could not avoid hitting his ankle on it constantly. It really gets in the way. He gave up after 5 minutes because it hurt too much. I ended up taking the footrest off and trying to eliminate as much as I could from the “peg” that the footrest or pedal attaches to. It still sticks out a bit but he doesn’t bump his ankle on it anymore. Now he rides the bike all over the neighborhood! It doesn’t go as smooth as his strider bike, probably because it has a chain and brakes causing some friction. It’s fine, though. He’s not going at a dangerous speed down hills and ruining his shoes by using them to stop anymore. That was my main goal when I got him this bike! Soon we will put the pedals on and teach him to use the bike that way. Oh and one extra thing he loves is that the bike says “EZ” on it. His name is Ezra and he’s often called Ez so he thinks it’s so cool that his bike has his name on it!

We purchased this bike for our 5yo daughter for Christmas. The 16in size is perfect for her, she's a very average sized child, and the bike adjusts to fit her well. The box came slightly damaged from the metal "collar" where you insert the handlebars into the bike breaking through the box. There were minor scrapes to this piece, but they were covered when I installed the handlebars. I'm a pretty handy guy, and built this in about 45min with the supplied tool used to tighten everything up. The directions are very clear, and I was impressed on how the bike came about 90% assembled. You have the option of attaching the training wheels or not and there is no added work really to add or omit their install. The only con I have for it is the front brakes came almost unusable. The brake handle could be completely pulled without the pads engaging the rim. I did have to do a minor brake adjustment to get them snug and operating properly. Other than that, its a great bike that will inevitably be crashed and dropped. Its sturdy, well made, cool color (according to the 5yo). This is our second Royalbaby bike, and I have a feeling we'll be purchasing more.

Great bike. Wish the instructions were easier to understand. I’m going to have to take it to a shop to figure out the hand brakes.

It's a pretty good bike, once I got it. The handlebars have to be tighter down HARD, for them to stay firm. The bike is beautifully made. The switch out mechanism for the pedals worked really well, but he barely used the pegs before wanting to switch to pedals. I kind of regret paying extra for that feature. I could have just put the pedals on myself. The first time I ordered it they gave me a used one, I think. It was loose (was missing packaging), had a scratch in it's beautiful red frame, missing hardware, and was a waste of my time. They took it back and shipped me a new one, and it was beautifu, but seriously brought my scoring down. As mentioned before I got the version with the switch-out peg -> pedals, which comes with the rocket thing under the seat, instead of a water bottle. I kind of regret not getting the one with the water bottle.

Bike is a good product that my daughter jumped right on and was able to ride. Bad review is because the bike was over a week late, missed her birthday, which I understand happens so not deal breaker. Bike was missing the advertised battery bunny bell instead had a manual bell. The bell was the selling factor for her especially since older brother has the same bike and his panda bell makes funny noises. Again it happens, reached out to customer service for it to be sent they requested all contact and order info and then never responded again. I waited a month hoping it would just show up. Several follow up emails with zero response. A phone number that doesn’t work. It’s an accessory at the end of the day, but wanted to leave the review that if you get your advertised product with all parts included you will most likely be satisfied. And if you do not get all your parts as others have stated, save your time and energy the company does not care. Live with it or start the return immediately.

I wanted to give 3 stars but giving 4 as it does have more positives than negatives. Price is great, assembly was very easy and price is very affordable. Like the looks and color. Nice job putting the bottle holder there. Weight is fine as my daughter is graduating from balance bike and would not use the training wheels. The only issue is that my 4 yr old's elbows are not fully extended (or extended as much as I would like). This is a pretty big deal for someone learning to bike as the stability of the handle is key. thankfully it is an interim bike and within an year she will graduate to her sister's Tyke byke (which cost a lot more). I just dont know why the lower price bikes are not designed like the more expensive kids bikes. I am attaching a photo which captures both my girls. You will notice how the the hand is not fully extended with this Royal baby while the hand of my other daughter is fully extended. And no you cannot just move up the handle as that causes its own issues.

Not an easy bike for learners because of the position of the pedals, but the rest is ok and the pedals are really easy to remove or add for any kid learning.

LO BUENO: La bicicleta es muy vistosa, los detalles son buenos y es muy funcional. El "bote de agua" es bastante práctico. Las ruedas de asistencia son muy estables y se pueden ir ajustando para incrementar el equilibrio. Tiene freno de mano y también de pedal, con lo que el niño puede aprender los dos sistemas de frenado. Se ensambla muy fácil, solo se deben instalar las ruedas de asistencia, el manubrio y los pedales. Las llantas vienen infladas. A mi muchacho le gustó mucho. LO MALO: Solo presenta el freno de la mano izquierda. Tardó mucho en llegar, y cuando al fin lo hizo el transportista fue un poco latoso en la entrega; sin embargo, si eres paciente tendrás una buena bici.

Fácil de armar, muy buen producto

A mi hija le encanto la bicicleta! Muy fácil de armar y ajustar. Vámonos a rodar!

Easy to assemble for a bike. The bike itself is very good quality. Our 3 year old loves it.