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Kiddimoto is the UK’s original balance bike company. We produce a wide range of award-winning balance bikes and matching accessories from our headquarters in rural Somerset. We’ve grown from a tiny one-man-show to a successful global operation with a host of awards. Read our story below…

2003

The First Kiddimoto Balance Bike Was Born

Kiddimoto was born after founder Simon Booth built a wooden prototype of a superbike inspired balance bike in his flat in Axbridge, Somerset.

Kiddimoto green superbike balance bike 

2004

First Bikes Off the Production Line

Production began in earnest at a workshop in Cheddar, where the Superbike and Scrambler became the first bikes off the Kiddimoto production line.

Kiddimoto wins the prestigious Hamley's one of a kind toy award

2006

Kiddimoto Officially One of a Kind

The first of a string of accolades came with the prestigious Hamleys One of a Kind toy of the year award.

2009

On the Move

Having outgrown its previous premises, Kiddimoto moved to a brand-new location in the tiny village of Westbury-Sub-Mendip in the Somerset countryside near Wells.

2011

Enter the Dragon

Simon made an appearance on the BBC’s popular Dragon’s Den programme. After a gruelling interrogation, he left with investment offers from two Dragons!

Kiddimoto on dragons den

2013

Demanding Times

With business booming, the Westbury warehouse was expanded in order to keep up with demand from the UK and abroad.

Kiddimoto meet the Queen

2015

Royal Seal of Approval

Kiddimoto won its most prestigious accolade yet, with the Queen’s Award for International Trade.

2016

On the Move (Again!)

Another expansion was needed, and we moved into our current premises in Cheddar Business Park to hold more staff and more stock!

2017

Karbon Launch

Our most exciting project to date! We design and produce Karbon – our first ever Carbon Fibre balance bike.

2018

Introducing IKON

The next generation of Kiddimoto helmets are born! We introduced our IKON range, starting with our high tech full face helmets.

Kiddimoto full face helmet

2020

A Natural Progression

Move again! Into a purpose built office and warehouse.

Launch of new uZoom2 scooters.

The new line of Kurve wooden balance bikes revealed.

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