OUR STORY
The Kiddimoto Story
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 WAS MADE
Kiddimoto was born after founder Simon Booth built a wooden prototype of a balance bike in his flat in Axbridge, Somerset.
2004
THE 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.
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.
2011
ENTER THE DRAGON
Simon made an appearance on the BBC’s popular Dragons’ Den programme. After a gruelling interrogation, he left with investment offers from two Dragons!
2013
DEMANDING TIMES
With business booming, the Westbury warehouse was expanded in order to keep up with demand from the UK and abroad.
