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AIRO 12" - Orca White
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
The understated, unmistakable black and white matte colours of the Orca White AIRO will go with the snappiest of urban street styles. The AIRO is fast, agile and sleek, whether you’re bossing it on the way to school or casually meeting up with friends in the park. It is made from an ultra-tough magnesium alloy which is so game-changingly light (2.95kg), you almost have to hold onto it to stop it floating away. With the grip taped footrests seamlessly sculpted into the frame, freewheeling is a breeze.
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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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" - Hammer Yellow
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
1 option / 1 style
Regular price
£139.00
AIRO 12" - Magma Red
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
1 option / 1 style
Regular price
£139.00
AIRO 12" - Tuvalu Turquoise
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
1 option / 1 style
Regular price
£139.00
AIRO 12" - Flamingo Pink
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
1 option / 1 style
Regular price
£139.00
AIRO 12" - Iguana Green
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
421 Reviews
1 option / 1 style
Regular price
£139.00
Total 5 star reviews: 399 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
421 reviews
- KLKeng L.Verified BuyerReviewingAIRO 12" - Magma RedI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars7 minutes agoPerfect first bike
Our 2 year old loves bike and going out with me on my MTB. So when it can to getting him his first bike I spent alot of time looking for a bike and this was prefect for what we where looking for great build quality and really well designed. We are really happy with it and more importantly our Son love it and has spent the hole day rolling round on it.
Amazing first bike.
- CLCathy L.Verified BuyerReviewingAIRO 12" - Magma RedI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoBrilliant 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!
- AANDREAReviewingAIRO 12" - Orca WhiteI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month ago5 Stars
Cool design. Lightweight. Easy to master!
- BHBethan H.Verified BuyerReviewingAIRO 12" - Tuvalu TurquoiseI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoBrilliant 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.
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