GLX Boost — Orange

The GLX Boost is the shortest bridge between a balance bike and everything that comes after it. The deck leans to steer, which is precisely the instinct a balance bike spends two years building — shift your weight, the scooter turns, and the handlebar is there to hold rather than to aim.

Two adjustments make the range work. The handlebar height moves as the rider grows, and the steering itself can be dialled between a near-locked, forward-only setting for a cautious two-year-old and a full lean for a nine-year-old taking the corner at the end of the street. That is why the stated band runs from two all the way to thirteen, and why this is the machine families most often buy a second one of.

Three wheels, aluminum frame, and a deck low enough that the push foot is not doing a squat on every stride.

Who it suits

Two to thirteen years, and the natural next step for a confident balance bike rider.

One thing to know

Orange and turquoise are the same scooter at different price points — the colors have been produced in different volumes, nothing more.

From the maker’s spec

• A SCOOTER THAT GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD: As your child grows, the patented lean to steering mechanism can be adjusted for weight and riding style, making the steering mechanism tighter or looser to adapt the level of control.
• HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, DETACHABLE STEERING: The handlebars adjust easily to 5 different different height levels and can fully detach for storage or travel.
• STABILITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: The aluminum reinforced, non-slip deck offers superior stability for boys and girls as young as 2 years old.
• LIGHT UP WHEELS: Large 125mm motion-powered LED wheels that light up add flair and fun, and an innovative seamless rear brake adds extra control and safety for young riders.
• SPECIFICS: For kids ages 2- 13 years old, the GLX Boost Scooter will provide endless hours of outdoor play and exercise. Assembled item dimensions: 22.8 X 124.5 X 6.1 X 14" approx.