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Start Small. Ride Big.

It starts small. A seed of passion in a world that still feels enormous. A wobble, a laugh, a scraped knee, and it begins to grow. You look back to make sure they are right behind you. Until one day you no longer need to. And you realise this was never just about the ride. It was about how challenge and curiosity slowly became character and confidence.
Kimu is built to support smaller riders from the very start, with lightweight construction and kid-focused components that make handling intuitive and predictable. Every detail is designed to deliver control and build confidence from the very first rides.

Kimu 16

Learning happens step by step. Kimu 16 starts as a balance bike, letting riders build stability and braking skills before introducing pedals. When the moment is right, it easily becomes a pedal bike.

Age

3-6 years

Height

94-115 cm

Developed to the same standards as our adult bikes, Kimu is durable, adaptable, and built to grow with them, supporting real progression from first balance to their first trails.

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Confidence-Building Ride

Balanced geometry and lightweight design form the foundation for confident first rides.

Everything Within Reach

Intentionally designed for smaller riders, with ergonomics, geometry, and parts tailored to fit them properly.

Ready for Years of Riding

Built to last, with the durability to grow with one rider and inspire the next.

Confidence-Building Ride

Kids should feel secure and in control from the first time they get on their bike. With Kimu, they do. The carefully chosen components all work together to create a fun riding experience with intuitive handling, inspiring independence right from the start.

Intuitive Handling

Intuitive handling keeps the ride stable and predictable, helping young riders build confidence and develop steering skills naturally.

Rubber Steering Stabilizer

An integrated rubber steering stabilizer helps guide the front wheel and limit sudden, sharp steering. Reducing early, crash-prone mistakes helps cultivate natural steering skills and confidence.

Easy Braking

Hydraulic disc brakes provide strong, reliable stopping, and short-reach levers ensure that braking is easy to actuate with light input from small hands.

Wheels That Shape the Ride

Wheels are at the heart of how a bike rides. When everything works together, every ride feels stable and easy.

Big Wheel Concept

Larger wheels, similar to 29" wheels on adult bikes, help Kimu roll with more momentum. This creates a more stable, confidence-building ride with a predictable feel, beyond what’s typical of small-wheeled toys.

Easy-Rolling Tires

The lightweight tires are nimble and roll extremely well. The tread is grippy for confidence without slowing down the ride.

Everything Within Reach

From the first glide, everything feels natural and easy to manage. Balanced geometry, ergonomics designed for small bodies and lightweight parts help young riders focus on finding their balance.

Grow Together Components

Grow Together components are practical solutions that anticipate real growth and adapt as kids develop in both size and skill.

From Balance to Pedaling

Kimu 16 starts as a balance bike. Once riders are confidently cruising with balance, they can learn to use the brakes. After they manage coasting and braking, the balance bike seamlessly transforms into a pedal bike. This step-by-step progression lets kids build one skill at a time and move straight into pedaling, no training wheels needed.

Second Seat Post

Kimu 16 includes a second, longer seatpost that extends the bike’s lifespan as the rider grows, supporting a great fit through every stage of early riding.

Parts Made for Kids

Kid-specific components help to feel secure and in control from the very first rides. Every contact point is designed around smaller bodies, making the bike comfortable and easier to handle.

Kid-friendly Geometry

For ages and sizes where every millimeter matters, Kimu's thoughtful geometry gives riders an early start with a design contributing to a reduced entrance barrier.
The low bottom bracket lowers the rider’s center of gravity for more stability.
The short seat tube keeps the saddle low enough for smaller riders while allowing room to grow.
The low standover offers more clearance for getting on and off the bike.

One-Piece Stem and Handlebar

Compact, lightweight handlebars with diameter to fit smaller hands naturally, with smooth edges and easy setup.

Small Hand Grips

Designed for kids’ hands and developing strength, these slim grips make it easier to hold on tight and steer securely. The enlarged ends ensure no one gets hurt if they take a tumble and land on the bars.

Low-Stack Seatpost

A low stack height helps reduce standover and supports a stable, approachable riding position

Saddles for Little Behinds

Saddles shaped for smaller riders are comfortable and supportive, encouraging longer, happier rides.

Short Cranks

Short legs need shorter crank arms to support a natural pedaling motion. They also help avoid pedal strikes that can occur with a lower bottom bracket.

Ready for Years of Riding

Prepared for the knocks and bumps that come with childhood. Sturdy construction and a reliable build ensure it’s not just a bike for today. It’s one that can be handed down, ready for new adventures for the next young rider.

Personalized Protection

A little personality goes a long way. Thoughtful details let riders make the bike their own while helping protect it along the way.

Signature Nameplate

A nameplate let riders personalize their bike, making it uniquely theirs.

Frame Protectors

Kimu includes two sets of charming frame protectors, one factory-installed and one replacement.

Matching Stickers

Colorful, matching sticker sheets let riders decorate and express their creativity while adding a layer of extra protection to their frame.

Kid-Proof and Secure

Strong materials and protected components help the bike stand up to everyday use.

Kid-Proof and Secure

Strong materials and protected components help the bike stand up to everyday use.

Fully-Covered Chain Guard

The chain is fully enclosed by a lightweight guard. This protects it from dirt and wear, while also keeping clothes and little fingers out of harm’s way.

Big Bar Ends

The enlarged ends of the slim handlebar grips ensure no one gets hurt if they take a tumble and land on the bars.

Just What They Need

Kimu is carefully developed to give young riders exactly what they need at each stage of learning. Because every rider matters, no matter how small.

Growing Up Fast

Mark has been hooked on speed since day one. Kimu 16 gave him the confidence to learn step by step, building skills at his own pace from push bike to pedal. Today, he rides with fearless momentum. Unstoppable and loving every second.

Kimu Development

Kimu Development is designed for young riders ready for bigger adventures. Lightweight construction, larger wheels, and scaled MTB geometry create a bike that feels stable, capable, and ready to explore further.
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