A Lightweight First Pedal Bike Built for Young Riders

The Giant Animator 12 2024 – Metallic Green is a lightweight 12-inch kids bike designed to help young children confidently begin riding with pedals. Its aluminium frame, child-friendly proportions, simple coaster brake and removable training wheels provide an approachable introduction to cycling for riders approximately 90-110cm tall.

Designed Around Young Children

Rather than simply shrinking an adult bicycle, Giant has designed the Animator 12 around the proportions of a young rider. The compact aluminium frame has a low 344mm stand-over height, while the short cranks and narrow pedalling position help smaller legs turn the pedals comfortably. Giant Easy Reach Kids grips, a child-sized saddle and a protective handlebar stem pad further improve comfort and confidence while learning.

Lightweight ALUXX Aluminium Frame

The Animator 12 uses Giant’s ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame, helping keep the bike manageable for a child learning to balance, steer and pedal. Aluminium is lighter than the steel frames commonly found on basic children’s bikes while still providing the durability required for everyday family use. The rigid high-tensile steel fork keeps the steering straightforward and dependable.

Removable Training Wheels

Included training wheels provide additional support while a child becomes familiar with pedalling and steering. They can be removed once the rider develops sufficient balance and confidence, allowing the same bike to support the transition to independent two-wheel riding. Children who have already developed their balance on a balance bike may be ready to begin without them.

Simple Coaster Brake

A rear coaster brake is activated by pedalling backwards, providing simple operation without requiring a young child to reach or squeeze a brake lever. The single-speed drivetrain has no gears or shifters to manage, allowing the rider to concentrate on balance, steering and stopping. A fully enclosed chain guard also helps protect clothing and reduces access to the moving chain and sprockets.

Stable 12-Inch Wheels

The Giant alloy 12-inch wheels are fitted with wide 12×2.25-inch tyres, providing useful grip and stability on footpaths, paved areas and other suitable riding surfaces. Nutted hubs securely fasten the wheels to the bike, while the sealed cartridge bottom bracket provides smooth and durable operation with minimal maintenance.

Who Is the Giant Animator 12 For?

The Giant Animator 12 is best suited to a young child approximately 90-110cm tall who is ready to begin riding a pedal bike. It is particularly suitable for children who need the initial assistance of training wheels or who are progressing from a small balance bike. Rider height, confidence and leg length are more useful than age alone when selecting a children’s bike, so we recommend visiting George’s Bike Shop Balcatta with your child if you are uncertain whether a 12-inch or larger bike will provide the best fit.

Giant Animator 12 2024 Specifications

Giant Animator 12 2024 Sizing Guide

Sizing information should be used as a general guide only. A child’s leg length, proportions, coordination and confidence can all affect the most suitable bike size. Please visit or contact George’s Bike Shop Balcatta if you need assistance selecting the correct Giant kids bike.

Available from George’s Bike Shop Balcatta

Shop the Giant Animator 12 2024 – Metallic Green from George’s Bike Shop Balcatta, Perth’s trusted local Giant bicycle dealer since 1990. Every children’s bicycle is professionally assembled and checked by our experienced workshop before collection. Specifications are based on information supplied by Giant Australia and may change due to component availability or running production substitutions, so please contact us before purchasing if a particular component or specification is important to you. You can also explore our range of 12-inch Giant kids bikes to compare other beginner models.

Visit Giant Bicycles Australia to learn more about Giant’s range of children’s bicycles.