Balance bike Lugged Kit

Name: Balance bike Lugged Kit
Brand: Bamboo Bicycle Club
SKU: BBC-BAL
Price: 165.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Build a beautiful balance bike with your child — a gift they'll treasure forever.

£165.00

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Looking for the perfect gift for your little adventurer? The Balance Bamboo Bike Lugged Kit is the ultimate choice — a unique, eco-friendly project to build a custom bike for your toddler. Hand-selected bamboo tubes provide a smooth ride, and you can add any colour to the lugs for a playful touch.

Key Features:

Premium Bamboo Tubes: Durable and naturally vibration-dampening for a comfortable ride
Customisable Design: Tailor the bike to your toddler's style with easy-to-follow assembly instructions
Eco-Friendly: Made from renewable bamboo, promoting sustainability
Build to Bond: 10% of every purchase supports our prison family bonding programme

The Balance Bamboo Bike Lugged Kit is not just a bike — it's a memorable experience and a cherished gift.

Build with a buddy — get 15% off when you buy two kits!

Geometry & Sizing

Not sure which size? Send us your height and inside leg measurement — we'll recommend the perfect fit.

Email: hello@bamboobicycleclub.org

What's Included

5 heat-treated Moso bamboo tubes (pre-shaped)
Carbon fibre tow + two-part epoxy resin
Plywood alignment jig for precise geometry
CNC machined headtube, BB shell (BSA 68mm) & dropouts
15+ hours of step-by-step video tutorials
Community access — 4,000+ builders worldwide

Build Time: 8–12 Hours

Short enough for a weekend project. Build it with your child — or as a surprise.

Prep: 1 hr · Assembly: 3–4 hrs · Bonding: 2–3 hrs · Curing: 24 hrs · Finishing: 2 hrs

10% of all profits support our Build to Bond prison rehabilitation programme.

Durability & Strength

Lifespan: 8–12 years with proper care

Tensile strength: ~28,000 PSI — comparable to mild steel

Failure rate: Under 1% across 4,000+ builds

Bamboo naturally absorbs road vibration better than metal, giving you a smoother, more comfortable ride. Tested with Swansea University.

Shipping & Customs

Ships to 36+ countries worldwide.

UK: £12, 5+ working days

EU & International: Confirmed at checkout

Full tracking on all orders. We ship twice a week from our London workshop.

Help & Support

You're not alone in this build.

15+ hours of video tutorials
Active builder community (4,000+ members)
Comprehensive build guides
Direct support from James and the team

95% of our builders have zero prior experience.

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Bamboo Tube Set

5 heat-treated Moso bamboo tubes, pre-shaped and ready to build

Carbon Fibre & Epoxy

Pre-cut carbon fibre tow with two-part epoxy resin

Alignment Jig

Plywood jig — ensures your frame is straight and true

Metal Components

CNC machined headtube, BB shell (BSA 68mm), and dropouts

Video Tutorials

15+ hours of step-by-step guidance on YouTube

Builder Community

Join 4,000+ builders for support, tips, and inspiration

★★★★★

"My daughter's face when she saw the bike we built together — that's worth more than any shop-bought present."

Parent Builder — Balance bike build, London

1 hour

Unbox & Prepare

Simple kit — fewer parts to inventory. Great starter project.

3–4 hours

Assembly

Smaller frame means faster setup. Perfect for building together.

2–3 hours

Bonding & Wrapping

Wrap joints with carbon fibre tow and epoxy.

24 hours

Curing

Let it cure overnight. Patience pays off.

2 hours

Finish & Ride

Sand, seal, and watch their face when they see it.

Common Questions

Do I need special tools?

No power tools required. Basic hand tools: hacksaw, files, sandpaper, measuring tape, and a work surface. Everything else is in the kit.

What if I make a mistake?

Most mistakes are fixable. Epoxy can be sanded and re-applied. Bamboo is forgiving. If you're stuck, our community has seen every problem — someone will have the answer within hours.

What else do I need to complete the bike?

Fork, wheels, groupset, handlebars, saddle, and finishing components. We offer component packs with everything included, or source parts from any bike shop.

How strong is a bamboo frame?

~28,000 PSI tensile strength — comparable to mild steel, but lighter. Under 1% failure rate across 4,000+ builds since 2012. Tested with Swansea University.