Mini bike building is a growing community. Just take a look at the Redditor who made a mini bike using just Harbor Freight tools. Thene there's the Mega Moto 212, which has been an industry mainstay.

For new riders, a small bike that feels "real" with throttle control, balance, braking feedback, and more, all while also being lightweight and easy to control, sounds like a great place to start.

In the world of childhood biking, there’s usually a natural progression. Once the training wheels come off, the quest is on for bigger and faster models. Along the way, many riders discover the ...