Feather‑light. Future‑ready. Built for tiny riders with big ambitions.
The Giant Pre rCarbon is more than just a balance bike — it’s a statement in sustainability, design, and early-rider performance. Crafted almost entirely from recycled composite materials (Giant’s rCarbon), this little champion weighs in at just 2.5 kg, making it feather-light for toddlers. From the very first steps of riding, kids will notice the difference: its low centre of gravity gives stability, its forward-leaning geometry encourages natural push motion, and the steeper head & seat-tube angles make steering agile and intuitive.
Every piece you see (and many you don’t) works together: the frame, fork, one-piece handlebar/stem unit, and combined saddle/seatpost are all recycled carbon components. Even the 12-inch, 3-spoke wheels are carbon with low-resistance hubs, wrapped in 1.75-inch wide tyres that help smooth out bumps and reduce rolling drag.
Giant has also made the Pre rCarbon thoughtfully safe and user-friendly: soft grips designed for small hands, an ergonomic, non-slip saddle, protective padding on stem/handlebar ends, and the bike arrives ~90% pre-assembled with an auto-aligned handlebar & fork for minimal setup stress.
This is a push bike built for fun, balance, and eco-conscious parenting: letting kids develop riding confidence while reducing material waste and carbon emissions. It’s perfect for pathways, parks, day-to-day tumbles, and little adventures.
Feature List
- Weight: ~2.5 kg — one of the lightest balance bikes built with carbon materials.
- Materials: Recycled long-strand carbon fibre frame, fork, one-piece handlebar/stem, combined seatpost/saddle.
- Wheels & Tyres: 12-inch, 3-spoke carbon wheels; low-resistance hubs; 1.75-inch tyres with ocean-plastic Seawastex casing.
- Geometry: Low centre of gravity; forward-leaning position; slightly steeper head tube & seat tube for agile steering.
- Kid-Friendly Touch Points: Smaller diameter handlebars, soft grips (rPP / rTPR materials), ergonomic non-slip saddle, protective padding on stem & bar ends.
- Setup: Arrives ~90% pre-assembled; auto-aligned handlebar & fork.
- Environmental Credentials: Over 50% reduced carbon emissions in material phase vs virgin carbon; components made with recyclable / recycled materials (rCarbon, rEVA, rPP, rTPR).