Fit Bike Co. Misfit Balance BMX Balance Bike vs. Kink Bikes Coast 12 BMX Balance vs. Kink Bikes Coast 12 BMX Balance - Direct Comparison
3 BMX Balance 12" compared side by side: Fit Bike Co. Misfit Balance BMX Balance Bike, Kink Bikes Coast 12 BMX Balance and Kink Bikes Coast 12 BMX Balance. The lightest is Fit Bike Co. Misfit Balance BMX Balance Bike at 4.35 kg. The lowest price is Kink Bikes Coast 12 BMX Balance at 249.95 EUR.
Key Differences
Why buy Fit Bike Co. "Misfit Balance" 2023 BMX Balance Bike - 12 Inch - Blush?
- ✓ kunstform Pick: we ride it ourselves and we pass it on
- ✓ Clear recommendation: our kunstform Pick in this category
- ✓ Lightest (4.35 kg)
Why buy Kink Bikes "Coast 12" 2027 BMX Balance - 12 Inch - Forge Blue?
- ✓ Best price (249.95 EUR)
Why buy Kink Bikes "Coast 12" 2026 BMX Balance - 12 Inch - Galaxy Gray?
- ✗ 1.05 kg heavier (5.40 kg)
- ✗ 9.00 EUR more expensive (258.95 EUR)
Conclusion
- Fit Bike Co. "Misfit Balance" 2023 BMX Balance Bike - 12 Inch - Blush excels in: weight
- Kink Bikes "Coast 12" 2027 BMX Balance - 12 Inch - Forge Blue excels in: price
Technical Specifications
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| Product | Pick Fit Bike Co. "Misfit Balance" 2023 BMX Balance Bike - 12 Inch - Blush | Kink Bikes "Coast 12" 2027 BMX Balance - 12 Inch - Forge Blue | Kink Bikes "Coast 12" 2026 BMX Balance - 12 Inch - Galaxy Gray |
| Price |
267.95 EUR 267.95 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
249.95 EUR 🏆 Taxfree excl. shipping |
258.95 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
| Manufacturer | Fit Bike Co. | Kink Bikes | Kink Bikes |
| Weight | 4.35 kg 🏆 | 5.40 kg | 5.40 kg |
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| Wheel Size | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| BMX Frame | 1020 Hi-Ten | 1020 HiTen | 1020 HiTen |
| Top Tube (TT) | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Chain Stay (CS) | 8.75" | 7.5" | 7.5" |
| Head Tube (HA) | 70° | 74° | 74° |
| Seat Tube (SA) | 67° | 70° | 70° |
| Standover | 5" | - | - |
| BMX Fork | 1020 Hi-Ten, 22.2mm offset | Kink "Lance", 1020 HiTen, threatless 1-1/8 steerer, tappered legs | Kink "Lance", 1020 HiTen, threatless 1-1/8 steerer, tappered legs |
| BMX Bar | 1020 Hi-Ten, 1-piece | Kink "T500", 1020 Hiten, 2-piece, Height: 5" | Kink "T500", 1020 Hiten, 2-piece, Height: 5" |
| Height | 2.5" | - | - |
| Width | 16" | - | - |
| Grips | Mini Ribbed, rubber | Mission "Micro", rubber | Mission "Micro", rubber |
| Stem | Frontload, aluminum | Mission Frontload, clamp on steerer stem, 30mm reach | Mission Frontload, clamp on steerer stem, 30mm reach |
| Headset | 1" Threadless | 1-1/8", Threadless, Loose Ball | 1-1/8", Threadless, Loose Ball |
| Gyro | - | - | - |
| Brake Lever | - | - | - |
| Brake | - | - | - |
| Seat | seat/seatpost combo | Mission "Weider" combo, padded, with integrated seat post | Mission "Weider" combo, padded, with integrated seat post |
| Seat Post | seat/seatpost combo | Steel | Steel |
| Seat Clamp | Aluminum | Mission "Slim", aluminum | Mission "Slim", aluminum |
| Pedals | - | - | - |
| Chain | - | - | - |
| Sprocket | - | - | - |
| Crank | - | - | - |
| Bottom Bracket | - | - | - |
| Hub (front) | Loose ball, 10mm (3/8") axle, aluminum, 16H | - | - |
| Hub (rear) | Loose ball, 10mm (3/8") axle, aluminum, 16H, - | - | - |
| Rim (front) | aluminum, single wall, 16H | - | - |
| Rim (rear) | aluminum, single wall, 16H | - | - |
| Tire (front) | Fit OEM tires, 12" x 1.5" | - | - |
| Tire (rear) | Fit OEM tires, 12" x 1.5" | - | - |
| Pegs | - | - | - |
| Standover Height | - | 4.5" | 4.5" |
| Stand over measurement, ground to seat (seat fixed down) | - | approx. 14" | approx. 14" |
| Wheelset (front and rear) | - | 12", aluminum rims with loose ball Mission hubs | 12", aluminum rims with loose ball Mission hubs |
| Tire (rear, front) | - | Mission "Tracker" tires, 12" x 2.25" | Mission "Tracker" tires, 12" x 2.25" |
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The Brands
About Fit Bike Co.: Fit Bike Co., founded around 1999/2000 by S&M Bikes legend Chris Moeller, revolutionized the market with high-quality BMX complete bikes and parts... View all Fit Bike Co. products
About Kink Bikes: Kink BMX, a leading rider-owned brand from Rochester, NY, has been producing high-quality, durable BMX parts and complete bikes since 1994. Driven... View all Kink Bikes products
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