AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12
AIRO 12

AIRO 12" - Hammer Yellow

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
420 Reviews

Set your little one free with the Hammer Yellow AIRO! Levitatingly light (2.95kg) and award-winningly stylish, the AIRO will allow them to experience the thrill of gliding like a bird (on two wheels)! The AIRO has grip taped footrests contoured into the frame which means they can use their feet or freewheel with ease. With its matte yellow finish and contrasting black detailing, the AIRO is sure to turn the heads: like the Yellowhammer bird, this bike stands out in the crowd.

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LIFETIME WARRANTY

We offer a free lifetime warranty on the AIRO’s frame and forks. See the lifetime warranty registration page for more information.

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Regular price

Was

£139.00

Now

£129.00

Not all balance bikes are created equal

Weighing just 2.95kg starting your little one out on their cycling journey is easier for them than ever before! Thanks to the AIRO’s incredibly lightweight, ultra-hard-wearing magnesium alloy frame they can effortlessly propel themselves along.

Lighter on the wallet than any comparable balance bike, the AIRO is superior on every meaningful measure.

The AIRO features footrests which have been stylishly contoured into the frame and the air-filled rubber tires on aluminium rims make for a smooth free-wheeling experience. The neoprene padded stem provides additional safety, while the fully adjustable seat makes it perfect for ages 18 months to 5 years (with a recommended inside leg of 11.8" to 18.1" / 30-46cm).

In addition, sealed bearings mean that the wheels are better protected against road debris and the elements. Zero-maintenance and available with a lifetime warranty, the AIRO will be the first step into the world of cycling for your budding mini champ!

Lighter than all 23 comparable competitors. We searched long and hard for a lighter balance bike and the only ones we found one were made with plastic wheels and uncomfortable foam tires. Not all balance bikes are created equal.

Note: AIRO 12" has no brake. If this is important to you, please see AIRO 14".

6 FUNKY COLOURS

Choose between Flamingo Pink, Magma Red, Orca White, Hammer Yellow, Tuvalu Turquoise, or Iguana Green and then marvel at the magic of your little one going from tentative first steps to gnarly rider on their first bike.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

We are so confident in the quality of the AIRO frame and forks that we offer a lifetime warranty meaning all your children will be able to start their cycling journey on the same bike! See the lifetime warranty registration card included in the box for full details.

Hornit has hit a sweet spot in terms of price, style, functionality and weight and then topped it off by adding in a lifetime guarantee too!
It’s incredibly light, very well made and looks great. Its thick, pneumatic tyres make it a nice, smooth, bump-absorbing ride.
A serious contender for Best Buy, the AIRO, from British brand Hornit, is streets ahead of any other balance bike this lightweight.
One of the best balance bikes in the market.

Award Winning

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Further Information

Technical Specifications:

SUITABLE FOR AGES 1.5 to 5 years
WEIGHT 2.95 kg
RECOMMENDED INSIDE LEG MEASUREMENT 30cm to 46cm (11.8" to 18.1”)
COLOURS Available in 6 Colours (Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Turquoise, and Green)
STEM Aluminium, 55mm extension
SADDLE HEIGHT Adjustable saddle height from 29cm to 44cm (ground - saddle top)
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Free
WHEEL SIZE 12.5"
FORKS AND FRAME Magnesium alloy
TYRES COMPASS (W3108) 12.5" * 2.25" black (actual width for CLUG mtb 47mm (1.85"))
VALVES Schrader. Valve caps have been removed on our AIRO range as they are a choking hazard

While every effort has been made to ensure that our website is accurate, Hornit reserves the right to amend bike specification and pricing without any prior notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The correct seat height should have the child sitting on the Airo’s seat, with feet flat on the ground, with a slight bend in the knees. For long-distance striding on smooth surfaces, you can raise this slightly. For obstacles, tricks, and off-road riding, the saddle should be adjusted for slightly more bend in the knees.

Quality is important to us, that’s why we use proper rubber tyres for a super smooth riding experience (rather than cheap solid foam tyres which make for an uncomfortable ride).

Maintaining the correct tyre pressure will help to extend the life of your tyres, improve safety and ensure a smooth ride. Both the front and back tyres on the Hornit Airo should be inflated to 20-30 PSI (1.5-2.0 BAR).

The Hornit AIRO has been toy safety tested for a child of 18 months+ and so the valve caps had to be removed in accordance with the EN71 toy regulations as they present a choking hazard.

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The AIRO Range

AIRO 12" - Tuvalu Turquoise
AIRO 12" - Magma Red
AIRO 12" - Flamingo Pink
AIRO 12" - Orca White
AIRO 12" - Iguana Green
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 420 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 398 Total 4 star reviews: 19 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
95%would recommend these products
420 reviews
  • CL
    Cathy L.
    Verified Buyer
    AIRO 12" - Magma Red
    Reviewing
    AIRO 12" - Magma Red
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 minutes ago
    Brilliant balance bikes

    These little bikes are amazing, they are so lightweight and have improved my son’s riding skills almost instantly! I highly recommend them for any little cyclists out there and we will defo be getting the next size up when needed! My son is 2 and a half and the 12” is perfect size with lots of room for growth!

  • A
    ANDREA
    AIRO 12" - Orca White
    Reviewing
    AIRO 12" - Orca White
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Cool design. Lightweight. Easy to master!

  • BH
    Bethan H.
    Verified Buyer
    AIRO 12" - Tuvalu Turquoise
    Reviewing
    AIRO 12" - Tuvalu Turquoise
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Brilliant fun and super lightweight balance bike

    My daughter is absolutely loving her Hornit balance bike. It looks beautiful and is so easy for her to ride. Within two weeks she’s gone from not using her previous balance bike at all, to going on skate parks and cycling absolutely everywhere. It’s been brilliant for family walks as she’s now able to keep up and never wants to be carried as she’s always cycling alongside us . The bike is super lightweight and very easy to carry so the very rare times when she doesn’t want to be riding it, it’s very easy for us to carry it or put on our baby’s pram. I couldn’t recommend it more highly. We get comments everywhere we go. especially about the colour. I love that it’s a really unisex colour.

  • E
    Erin
    Verified Buyer
    AIRO 12" - Orca White
    Reviewing
    AIRO 12" - Orca White
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Fantastic product, well designed

    So glad we forked out a little extra for a light weight balance bike. This bike has it all and our 2 year old is obsessed. Very easy for him to get used to it and very easy for us to carry home when he's had enough. Sadly the little horn we bought with it stopped working after about a week, but still no complaints because the bike is a total winner.

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