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First pushes. Lasting confidence. The Early Rider Charger 12 is a beautifully crafted aluminium balance bike that helps young riders discover the freedom of two wheels.

A lightweight frame, wide pneumatic tyres and a short-reach rear hand brake create a thoughtful starting point for little adventures. Approximately 3.4kg, for ages around 2–4 years and an inside leg from 33cm.

First pushes. Lasting confidence. The Early Rider Charger 12 is a beautifully crafted aluminium balance bike that helps young riders discover the freedom of two wheels.

A lightweight frame, wide pneumatic tyres and a short-reach rear hand brake create a thoughtful starting point for little adventures. Approximately 3.4kg, for ages around 2–4 years and an inside leg from 33cm.

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Early Rider Charger 12 SAGE

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Last updated: September 2026

We want you to be happy with anything you buy from Big Maggy’s. If something isn't right, get in touch and we'll do our best to sort it out.

Our online store currently operates on a Click & Collect basis only. We do not offer delivery or shipping.

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Orders placed through our website are covered by the Distance Selling (Jersey) Law 2007.

For most products, you can cancel your online order at any point before collection and for up to 7 working days after the day you receive the goods.

If you would like to cancel, simply email sales@bigmaggys.com with your name and order number and let us know.

If you haven't collected the order yet, we'll arrange the appropriate refund to your original payment method.

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You're responsible for taking reasonable care of the goods while they're in your possession and for returning them to us at:

Big Maggy’s
IFC 5, The Esplanade
St Helier, Jersey
JE2 3BY

As we're a Click & Collect store, goods can normally simply be returned to us in person during our opening hours.

Please bring your order confirmation or other proof of purchase with you.

Bikes

We understand that buying a bike is a little different from buying a T-shirt.

Bikes may need to be assembled, safety checked, adjusted and set up for you before collection. If you decide to cancel your online bike order, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you've already collected the bike, please take reasonable care of it while deciding whether to keep it. You're welcome to inspect the bike as you reasonably would before purchasing it in a shop, but please don't use it beyond what is reasonably necessary to inspect it if you intend to return it.

This does not affect your rights if there is a fault with the bike.

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The legal right to cancel does not apply in every circumstance. In particular, goods made to your specifications or clearly personalised may be excluded from the normal distance-selling cancellation right.

If you're ordering something that we believe falls into this category, we'll aim to make this clear before we proceed with the order.

A product being ordered specially for you does not automatically mean that your consumer cancellation rights disappear, and nothing in this policy affects your statutory rights.

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If something you've bought from us is faulty, damaged, not as described or we've supplied the wrong item, please get in touch.

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Bikes and cycling equipment contain components which naturally wear through use. Things such as chains, cassettes, chainrings, brake pads, tyres, bearings and other consumable components may require replacement as part of normal maintenance.

Normal wear and tear, accidental damage, neglect, misuse or damage caused by inadequate maintenance would not normally constitute a product fault.

However, we'll always assess an issue fairly, and this does not limit any statutory rights you may have.

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Where a refund is due, we'll refund the appropriate amount to the original payment method.

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Buying something in a sale does not remove your statutory consumer rights.

Online sale purchases have the same applicable cancellation rights as other online purchases unless a specific legal exception applies.

If an item has been reduced because of a particular fault or imperfection which was clearly brought to your attention before purchase, you cannot later treat that particular disclosed issue as a fault.

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This policy primarily covers orders placed through our website.

Purchases made entirely in store are different from online purchases and do not automatically have the same change-of-mind cancellation rights.

This does not affect your statutory rights where an item is faulty, not as described or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of Jersey consumer law.

Need some help?

Just talk to us. We'd much rather sort something out quickly than make returns complicated.

Big Maggy’s
IFC 5, The Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3BY
01534 729900
sales@bigmaggys.com

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Early Rider Charger 12 SAGE

Season:2026

Brand:Early Rider

Code:CH12-SG-2

EARLY RIDER · CHARGER 12 · BRUSHED ALUMINIUM

Small wheels. A whole new world.

A few tentative steps become a confident push. A short glide becomes a lap of the park. The Charger 12 is built for those brilliant little moments when riding starts to feel like freedom.

With a lightweight aluminium chassis, proper air-filled tyres and proportions designed around smaller riders, it gives children a welcoming introduction to balance, steering and control.

12-INCH BALANCE BIKE ALUMINIUM FRAME & FORK WIDE PNEUMATIC TYRES APPROX. AGES 2–4
Early Rider Charger 12 brushed-aluminium balance bike with rear brake

A little bike with proper bike thinking.

The Charger is designed to help children learn through riding. With no pedals to distract them, they can concentrate on pushing, balancing and choosing their direction, building confidence at their own pace.

Its compact proportions and low frame make stepping on and off straightforward, while the brushed-aluminium finish gives it a timeless character.

Early Rider Charger aluminium construction detail

Lightweight aluminium. Made for everyday exploring.

Early Rider uses 6061-grade aluminium for the frame and fork, combining strength with low weight. At approximately 3.4kg, the Charger is manageable for a small rider and easier for parents to carry when little legs need a break.

Corrosion-resistant aluminium and serviceable bicycle components also make it a bike worth looking after, ready for another young rider when the time comes.

Early Rider Charger wheel detail

Every little push counts.

Aluminium rims and hubs help keep the wheels light, while sealed cartridge bearings support smooth rolling. It is thoughtful engineering for the moments when a child is learning to turn a push into a glide.

The easier the bike feels to move, the more inviting that next little adventure becomes.

Early Rider Charger wide pneumatic tyre detail

Comfort beyond the smooth bits.

Wide 12 × 2.0 Vee Speedster tyres use air-filled construction to add cushioning and grip over everyday bumps. Their generous volume suits the varied surfaces young riders encounter on paths and gentle park trails.

A comfortable ride helps keep the focus where it belongs: on having fun and finding their balance.

Early Rider Charger cockpit and finishing detail

Small hands. Thoughtful controls.

A Ritchey aluminium handlebar and stem, soft-touch grips and a compact riding position help make the Charger feel approachable. The rear Tektro V-brake uses a short-reach lever to introduce hand braking alongside balance and steering.

Some manufacturer detail photographs show the original Charger before the rear brake was fitted.

The right start begins with the right fit.

Early Rider recommends approximately ages 2–4 and a minimum inside leg of 33cm. Your child should be able to sit comfortably with both feet flat on the ground and a slight bend in their knees.

Visit Big Maggy’s to check the fit, or order online for Click & Collect from our shop in Jersey.

Technical Information

Charger 12 · Technical Specification

Bike type12-inch balance bike
FinishBrushed Aluminium
Frame & forkHand-brushed AL6061 aluminium, forged dropouts
HubsCNC-machined T6 AL6061, cartridge bearings, aluminium axles
RimsBlack anodised AL6061, 20-hole
TyresVee Speedster, 12 × 2.0, wire bead, 27 TPI
Rear brakeTektro 837A V-brake, 102mm arms
Brake leverTektro JL-352RS short reach
Headset1 1/8-inch conventional external cup
StemRitchey OS forged AL6061, 35mm reach
HandlebarRitchey OS double-butted AL6061, 440mm wide, 18mm rise
GripsEarly Rider soft-touch mushroom, 100mm
SeatpostAL6061 aluminium, 25.4mm
SaddleBlack faux leather
Seat clampEarly Rider bolt clamp, 28.6mm
Claimed weightApproximately 3.4kg

Manufacturer specifications may change. Valve dust caps are not supplied as standard on models labelled suitable for children under three.

Sizing Information

Ready, steady, glide.

A balance bike should fit comfortably now, rather than be something to grow into. Check that your child can reach the ground with both feet flat and steer without stretching.

Wheel size12 inches
Suggested ageApproximately 2–4 years
Minimum inside leg33cm
Claimed weightApproximately 3.4kg

Try it at Big Maggy’s. Bring your young rider into the shop and we can help check saddle height, handlebar reach and access to the brake lever.

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