Woom 2 (14")

Name: Woom 2 (14")
Brand: Woom

kids

Origin

The Woom 2 is the first rung on the pedal ladder, bridging the balance-bike phase to real cycling. Designed alongside the Woom 1 at launch in 2013, it targets the exact developmental window when kids graduate from running a bike to their first turn of the cranks.

Specifications

Frame: Lightweight AA 6061 aluminum with butted tubes, child-specific geometry with kinked top tube
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Single-speed; forged 80 mm aluminum cranks, 18T front / 10T rear; coaster brake rear (US version) with optional freewheel kit
Brakes: Two mini V-brakes (front + rear hand levers sized for small hands); coaster brake in US version for CPSC compliance
Wheels: 14-inch — smallest woom pedal bike wheel size

The verdict

+Strengths

Outstanding weight — among the lightest 14-inch pedal bikes available
Ergonomic child-specific brake levers build good braking habits from the start
Clean design with effective steering limiter for extra safety during the learning phase

−Weaknesses

Single-speed limits utility for varied terrain as the child progresses
Coaster brake in US version adds weight and can confuse kids who pedal backward by accident
Short use window before sizing out to the Woom 3