About the Dawes Lil Duke Balance Bike
Your child’s cycling journey begins here! Balance bikes have quickly become one of the most common ways to get your children onto two wheels! The Dawes Lil Duke Balance Bike is perfect from ages 2+ with its 12” wheel set and junior specific components. Ideal for teaching your child balance and control before moving them onto pedal bike without the new for stabilisers. Your child balances the bike with their legs, and scoot along using their feet. The low step frame makes for easy hopping on and off should your child experience a slight wobble. where they will often be able to ride without the need for stabilisers. This sturdy little bike uses a high-quality steel frame construction, real bike wheels and tyres and looks as good as it performs. Help your kids gain their first experience riding a bike with this reliable and fun balance bike.
About the brand
The Dawes bicycle brand offers you the unique blend of British heritage and outstanding performance. In 1926 Dawes Cycles Limited was formed by the creators of the Humphries & Dawes motorcycle partnership, and the business hasn’t looked back since. The Dawes factory made bikes for the armed services during the war and has supported a whole host of British racing cyclists over the years both on and off-road. The quality of many of their production models has allowed them to become benchmark products such as the Galaxy tourer and Kingpin folder. Always operating from the Birmingham area, the company still has a limitless passion for quality, service and cycling. The comprehensive range of Dawes bicycles delivers the highest quality, from its core of experienced, knowledgeable staff and excellent network of committed retailers.
Kids bike sizing
Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.Kids Bike Size Guide
Kids Bikes Buying Guide

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Run
Weight	10.9 lbs

Frame	Steel
	Steel
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	12″




Drivetrain
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Summary	The Dawes Lil Duke is a 12″ steel frame run bike.

Frame	Dawes Steel Balance Frame
Fork	Steel
Headset	1″ Threaded
Stem	Quill
Handlebar	460mm junior riser bar
Saddle	Comfort Balance Bike Saddle
Seatpost	25.4mm Type: Rigid

Rims	Steel
Spokes	14G
Front Hub	Nutted
Rear Hub	Nutted
Tires	12 x 2.125″