FirstBIKE: Popular in Europe, now also in the US

FirstBIKE is available in high end toy shops and bike dealers all over the US

Quick update as of 10/25/2017: Firstbike has been relegated to what is referred to as "cold product" for the past few years. They rode the bandwagon and made some money, but the party's over. So many superior products have joined the market that out-perform FirstBike in many ways. The biggest distinction is that FirstBike is a toy. Lots of new top shelf bikes have been introduced by the actual bike industry. Better to buy a real bike, not a toy. The best place to find one? WeeBikeShop

We love the lines of this new-to-the-US balance bike, recently featured at Cool Mom Picks..
FirstBIKE is constructed of an unbreakable nylon composite- the same tough stuff used in automobiles, watercraft and airplanes. There is no paint to chip or wood to splinter, FirstBIKE balance bikes have completely smoothed and recessed parts and fasteners throughout- nothing to snag your child's skin or cut their fingers on- even the wheel spokes are ovalized and polished smooth! The steering limiter prevents jack-knifing from sudden sharp turns and the 8.4 pounds makes it among the lightest bikes available. An optional hand brake is offered that is wired to a drum on the rear wheel- recommended for families living in hilly neighborhoods.
Available in five models that offer an array of colors and tire options, including an airless polyurethane rubber tire that grips any surface like it's on rails- unlike inferior EVA foam tires). MSRP $159.95-199.95 at WeeBikeShop.com