Wooden children’s balance bike
Compared with models made of other materials, wooden children’s balance bikes have the lightest overall weight. Therefore, this model is most suitable for children between 2 and 3 years old. However, due to the production materials, the service life of this type of car is generally not very long, but it is not ruled out that the use of some high-end wood-made balance cars, after better maintenance, is enough to last a long time.
Metal alloy children’s balance bike
The frame of a metal balance scooter is generally made of steel or aluminum alloy, which is the most important part of the quality and load capacity of the entire vehicle.
6061 aluminum alloy is the most used alloy for high-end models, and is known for its light weight, high strength, and no rust.
Compared with high-quality aluminum alloys, steel balance bikes are relatively heavy and rusty, which affects the experience of using balance bikes. Such models will become relatively cheap and more suitable for mass consumption.
Children’s balance bike made of composite materials
The frame of a composite balance bike is generally made of glass fiber and nylon, but there are not many such products. Similar to the wooden model and the aluminum model, its weight is very light, so there is no need to worry about the problem of rust or paint peeling, and the load capacity of this kind of balance car is relatively good.
Of course, it is not recommended for children who are 3 years old or close to 3 years old, because after the child’s weight gains, the body of this kind of balance bike may bend a little, which will affect the use experience and even produce danger.
Carbon fiber frame children’s balance bike
The weight and rigidity of carbon fiber can be said to be relatively good. Compared with other materials, the carbon fiber frame is also more expensive. As the domestic children’s balance bike competition is in full swing, some full carbon fiber models have appeared, such as Strider ST-R.
Carbon fiber is a composite of multiple fiber materials through carbonization and other processes. The carbon content reaches more than 90%. The biggest feature is that it has a lighter weight under the premise of ensuring hardness. Not only that, carbon fiber The strength is also that of the lever, with the hardness of steel, but the weight is only 20% of that of steel.
Although the carbon fiber frame is very light and the hardness is not bad, it has a fatal weakness, that is, it can be shaped once at a high cost, so once it is hit or damaged, it can basically not be repaired.
