Also goodToddler (cups, potties, beds, shoes)~10 months to ~5 years
Globber Explorer Trike 4in1
A push trike that becomes a pedal trike, then a balance bike — one ride-on from about 10 months to 5.
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8 colours
- Ash Blue
- Black
- New Red
- Mint
- Coral Pink
- Sand
- Sage
- Pink
If family want to club together for a bigger first-birthday present, this is the kind of ride-on we would look at, because it changes shape rather than being outgrown. It starts as a push trike with a high-back seat, a five-point harness, a footrest and a canopy, while you steer from the handle; then your toddler pedals while you still guide; then the handle comes off for independent pedalling; and finally the pedals come off and the back wheels sit together so it works as a balance bike. Mode changes need no tools. The cons: it costs a lot more than a basic trike, it weighs close to 7 kg, this version does not fold, and it does not list a brake. Little Nation sells a similar 4-in-1 trike if you want to compare.
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Pros
- Four stages from about 10 months to 5 years
- Parent push handle with steering, plus harness and footrest early on
- Tool-free changes between modes
- Puncture-free foam wheels and a UV canopy
Cons
- Expensive for a trike
- Heavy and bulky; this version does not fold
- No brake described
Who it suits
- A shared first-birthday gift
- Families who walk to the park or shops with a toddler
Who should look elsewhere
- Small homes with little storage
- Anyone wanting a simple, light ride-on
Price
> $100
Typically $299–$359 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | 4-in-1 push trike to balance bike |
|---|---|
| Modes | infant trike (parent-steered, harness), guided trike, training trike, balance bike |
| Max user weight | 20 kg |
| User height | 65–105 cm |
| Product weight | about 6.75 kg |
| Wheels | puncture-free EVA foam |
| Foldable | no (a separate foldable version exists) |
What to look for
- Look for Toy safety requirements for ride-ons for under-3s (based on AS/NZS ISO 8124) on the label or in the product details.
- Look for Bicycle helmets: Australian mandatory standard (e.g. AS/NZS 2063) on the label or in the product details.
- A bicycle helmet that meets the Australian mandatory standard (for example AS/NZS 2063) once your toddler rides
- Use the harness in the early push-trike stage
- Ride in the park or on paths, never on or near the driveway
- Check which version you are buying — foldable and non-foldable models are sold under similar names
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick