In this article, we talk and review the Stacyc electric dirt bike for kids. It might look like a bike, but it is suited for young ones to learn how to ride a bike off-road, prepare to ride proper dirt bike and even do some track racing.

Getting your boy or a girl into dirt bikes can be a bit scary. As parents, we want to make sure that our kids have fun but are still safe when riding dirt bikes.  Learning the proper dirt biking skills as a kid will set them up for life.

When your child is first learning how to ride a dirt bike its important that they a way to learn dirt bike skills while gaining confidence.

Years ago the strider bike was introduced to the world and this really helps speed up the learning curve for kids learning how to ride dirt bikes and peddle bikes. The ability to use your feet to power you forwards allowing the kids to learn forward momentum and balance.

Why an Electric Balance Dirt bike is perfect for kids

• Easy to operate
• Can be used without the power
• No noise pollution
• Not intimidating
• 3 different power modes

Having an electric powered balance dirt bike is the perfect choice when it comes to teaching your kids how to dirt bike. Eventually, the goal would be to get your kid’s abilities and confidence up in order to switch to a gas-powered dirt bike or continue riding larger dirt bikes.

With an electric dirt bike, they can ride it every day in the backyard. They Stacyc balance dirt bike has different power modes for all skill levels. Being an electric balance dirt bike they are quiet and easy to operate. We have found that our kids enjoy learning first on an electric dirt bike before switching over to an ICE powered dirt bike.

As Roger DeCoster says….there is no substitute for seat time!

Being able to allow your kids to rip around the yard all day without annoying the neighbors is important for them to gain the skill they need for dirt biking. 

The Stacyc eDrive balance dirt bike allows your kids to push or coast the E balance dirt bike In none power mode. This is perfect for learning how to ride a dirt bike. Your kid can learn how to push, coast, and balance the dirt bike before using any power.

Once they show that they are confident in balancing the dirt bike and using the correct momentum you can switch the bike’s power on and then have your kids learn how to use throttle and brakes. 

Stacyc Size Comparison

The Stacyc balance dirt bikes come in 2 different models. The differences is the size of the balance dirt bike.

Stacyc 12eDrive Electric Balance Dirt Bike

Starter Dirt bike for 3-5-Year-olds

The Stacyc 12eDrive it the smallest electric balance dirt bike from Stacyc. Perfect for the 3-5-year-olds that want to get into dirt biking but need to learn how to balance a dirt bike. Stacyc recommends that your child have a 14″ or more inseam so they can touch the ground.

With a run time of around 30-60 minutes depending on what power setting, you have it in. This allows your kids to spend lots of time building up their skills.

The different power modes allow your kids to “level up” as their dirt bike skills increase. Low speed in the training power mode is 5 mph and the top speed in 9 mph in the advanced power mode.

The Stacyc 12eDrive balance dirt bike comes with a Lithium-ion 2Ah 20V battery with a charger.

Stacyc 12eDrive Specs: 

• 17lbs with the battery
• 13″ seat height
• 12″ wheels
• BMX Fork
• Aluminum Frame
• Low/Med/High power modes
• 20v
• 2ah battery
• 30-60 minute runtime
• 30-60 minute charge time

Stacyc 16eDrive Electric Balance Dirt Bike

Starter Dirt bike for 4-7 year olds

If your little guy is older (4-7 years old) or is taller (18-24″ inseam) than the Stacyc 16eDrive balance electric dirt bike is the perfect dirt bike for kids that are just getting into dirt biking.

Larger 16″ wheels allow for your kids to learn how to balance and also the bigger tires will roll over obstacles better.

The Stacyc 16EDrive comes with a 17″ seat height so that means Stacyc recommends your child to have a 18-24″ inseam. If they don’t then this electric dirt bike is too big and you will want to move to the Stacyc 12eDrive.

The Stacyc 16edrive allows your kid to push the balance dirt bike in a nonpowered mode. This is perfect for learning and once they get the balance and forward momentum down you can turn the power on so they can learn throttle control.

You get a 4Ah battery and charger with the Stacyc 16eDrive.

Stacyc 16eDrive Specs: 

• 19lbs with the battery
• 17″ seat height
• 162″ wheels
• BMX Fork
• Aluminum Frame
• Low/Med/High power modes
• 20v
• 4ah battery
• 30-60 minute runtime
• 45-60 minute charge time

Electric Balance Dirt Bike for Kids

If you are reading this article you are probably of the generation where your dad bought you a clapped out gas-powered dirt bike and kickstarted it and then turned you loose…..

With no helmet….

No training….

AND no idea how STOP….

We survived.

Fast forward to 2020 we actually have some really good options to help our kids get into dirt biking safely. They will have more fun and gain more confidence, which will speed up the learning curve.

Also, with the Stacyc 12eDrive balance dirt bike you can get them started at 3 years old!

Kids Feel Safer on an Electric Dirt Bike

Interestingly we have found that even if we have an electric dirt bike that has a higher seat height than a gas-powered dirt bike our kids have felt more comfortable learning on an electric dirt bike.

Once they got the hang of the electric dirt bike switching to a gas-powered dirt bike was a breeze. 

We have even had some of our kids that really didn’t show any interest in dirt biking at all….all of the sudden start riding the electric dirt bike and then decided that they really enjoyed it.

Our job as dirt bike parents is to make sure our kids have FUN.

The Stacyc is the PERFECT beginner dirt bike that even after your kids have acquired the dirt bike skills needed to ride a ICE powered dirt bike they will continue to rip around on. We hope that u like this small review as we will continue to share our stories and tips but also from our kids first hand experience by riding the Stacyc electric bike on the dirt.

Stacyc Long Term Review (Updated 2021)

What we love about Stacyc:

• Easy to ride: We bought the Stacyc bike for Maddox when he was 4 years old. He was up and riding the bike confidently in about 30 minutes. He had already figured out how to ride a balance bike but wasn’t great at it. He was very excited to get his very own dirt bike and it was light, easy and not scary. It made it so easy for him to jump on and start ripping around the yard in no time. He LOVED it.
• Light: It is only 17 lbs for the small one and 20 lbs for the bigger one with the battery. That is incredibly light for any type of dirt bike. They have done an amazing job at keeping the weight down. Some of our other electric dirt bikes are just as heavy or heavier than the equivalent gas bikes. This is great for young kids because they are less prone to fall over and if they do fall over, it doesn’t really hurt.
• All electric: For young kids just learning how to ride electric bikes are the best route to go. This is because there is no heat to accidently get burned, no noise, just flip a switch and you are ready to ride, and multiple power modes for different skill levels. It is also nice for the neighbors if you want to get your kids started ripping around on your back yard.
• Balance Bike Platform: many kids have figured out how to ride a balance bike at an early age. It was genius to build a electric bike built on this concept. It makes it that much easier for kids to learn how to ride and feel comfortable.

What we dislike about Stacyc:

• Fuse: I got an older Stacyc bike that has a fuse. It is very annoying; it blows all the time and it is annoying to replace. Luckily all the newer ones have a brushless motor and don’t have a fuse anymore and don’t have this issue. So if you are buying a newer one then this is a non-issue. If you are buying a used one then make sure it does not have a fuse. I would not buy one with a fuse at all.
• Price: I am mixed on this because if you compare it to a balance bike or pedal bike, they seem very expensive. If you compare it to a 50 cc it is much cheaper. If you compare it to some of the cheaper electric bike options out there it isn’t the cheapest.
• For Beginners: Some may disagree with me but I feel like these are for beginners. Once you get past the beginner stage then your child will be frustrated with this bike. It doesn’t go very fast, it doesn’t work well in sandy or mountainous/rocky areas.

Overall thoughts:

Overall, I am very happy that I bought a Stacyc bike and would strongly recommend it for a younger kid (3-5 years old) that is just getting into dirt biking.  Having some balance bike experience will help them be able to figure out everything a lot faster but it isn’t a big deal to learn balance on the Stacyc bike.  Our cousin Will had a 50 cc bike with training wheels for his 4 year old and he didn’t love riding it.  After he rode our Stacyc bike he went out and got one for him and he has liked his Stacyc much better than his 50 cc.  

Overall, I think Stacyc got it right for the bike they built.  It really is the best beginner bike you can get your young kids.