Burley MyKick Review

A solid-quality, basic balance bike with puncture-proof honeycomb tires. The Burley MyKick doesn’t have a handbrake, but still excels in its simplicity. Read the review below for all the details.

**NOTE: The Burley MyKick has been discontinued. The Review below is from 2016, long before many other balance bikes came to market.

Toddler riding Burley MyKick balance bike in red

Burley MyKick Overview

RATING: Highly Recommended

MSRP: $129 **DISCONTINUED**

BEST FOR: Everyday, non-aggressive riders in 24-month to 3T clothes.

SEAT HEIGHT: 12.5″ – 16″

WEIGHT: 11.3 lb

TIRES: Puncture proof Honeycomb

FRAME: Steel

BOLTS: Exposed

PROS:

  • Unique, puncture-proof honeycomb air-filled tires
  • Rip-proof, rubber hand grips
  • High quality metal headset with adjustable height handlebars
  • Quick-release seat adjustment
  • Comes almost 100% assembled

CONS:

  • Heavier than other balance bikes
  • Exposed bolts are a potential scratch hazard for kids

Burley MyKick Review: Results of our Test Rides

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Meet Burley MyKick, the new belle of the ball.  She may look like a standard balance bike, but if the devil is in the details, she is certainly no saint.  From the handlebar grips to her worry free tires, the Burley MyKick is one of the best all-around balance bike on the market.

Assembly

Having assembled over 15 balance bikes, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the MyKick essentially came 100% assembled.  After a quick twist of the handlebars and tightening the headset with the included Allen wrench, the MyKick was ready to go.

Burley assembly

Size

Scaled for toddlers aged three and up, the MyKick‘s seat post ranges from 12.5″ to 16″.  With a weight of 11.3 lb., the MyKick is certainly heavier than the FirstBIKE at 7.7 lb., but the additional weight should only be of concern for petite or developmentally delayed three-year-olds.

Burley Mykick sizing

Tires

Not pneumatic and not foam, her honeycomb, flat-proof, air-filled tires (see cross-section below) are quite simply the best things to happen to balance bikes since sliced bread.  With the durability and traction of pneumatic with the puncture-proof ease of foam, the rubber tires on the MyKick is the best of both worlds.  Weather riding on level dirt roads or paved sidewalks, the lower-profile rubber tread showed no signs of slipping or loss of traction.

burley mykick tire

Grips, Seat and Bearings

While the MyKick’s tires are certainly the stand out feature of the bike, Burley (the same company that makes bike trailers), went above and beyond to ensure the balance bike was worthy of their name.  From its rip-proof rubber grips (the only on the market with exception to FirstBIKE), to the padded seat and quick-release seat adjust, the MyKick is a busy parent’s dream combining zero maintenance with high-durability.

MyKick's Details

Headset and Bolts

The headset is another detail where Burley chooses to splurge while other companies tend to skimp.  Using a high-quality metal headset, the height-adjustable handlebars provides for a responsive and smooth ride for kids.  The MyKick however, does not have a turning limiter which appeals to some parents.  As a final note, like most metal balance bikes, the bolts on the MyKick are exposed and quickly began to show wear, creating a potential scratch hazard for kids.

Burly MyKick additional features

Bottom Line

All in all, the Burley MyKick is hands-down the easiest and best all-around balance bike on the market.  Perfect for three-year-olds riding pavement or level dirt trails, MyKick’s impressive trifecta of durability, lack of maintenance and affordability truly makes it one of the best balance bikes for your dollar. The MyKick has an MSRP of $99 and comes with a three-year warranty.

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