I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to BMX, I’m not scared of change, actually I embrace it, but I want my BMX bike to look like a BMX bike.

There seems to be quite good support in the newer balance bike or “Mini Wheelers” style racing at local races here in Victoria, and it’s great! An awesome way to get kids involved and hooked at a much earlier age. Allowing them to develop their bike handling skills and race craft well before they have ever been able to ever before. The problem I have however is about 90% (yes a number that’s completely unfounded that I just plucked from the air to prove a point) of all balance bikes look nothing like a BMX bike. Heck, did you see that Zelvy Carbon balance bike we did a spotlight on a while back?

When I saw the Verde Scout balance bike I felt relieved and thought “Yes, finally someone get’s it”. I don’t have any children myself, but if I did this is what I would have my kid on kicking ass in the “Mini Wheelers” class.

About the Verde Scout

The Verde Scout push bike teaches toddlers to ride BMX.
Unlike other push bikes, the Scout is built to look and ride just like a true BMX bike. It delivers the unmatched looks and high quality construction that you expect from Verde. High end features include a sealed bearing integrated headset, threadless fork with tapered legs, front load stem for handlebar adjustment, and inflatable freestyle tread tires. The Verde Scout teaches balance, builds confidence, and helps develop a love for BMX.

Features

• 12-inch wheels with 12.5” x 1.75” inflatable freestyle tread tires
• Sealed bearing integrated headset, threadless fork, and clamp-on front load stem
• The stand over measurement with the seat slammed down is 14” to the ground
• 6-inch rise BMX bars paired with a front load stem allow for adjustment
• Custom top tube frame and handlebar cross bar pads
• Manufacturers set rider weight capacity = 80 lbs
• Manufacturer suggested age: 2 years and up
• The Scout weighs in at just under 9.5 lbs
• Available in red, blue or green

Check verdebmx.com/completes/2015-scout/ for more details