Retrospec vs Strider:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Strider had more branded searches than Retrospec among kids scooter and balance bike brands worldwide. Strider had about 74,000 branded searches, while Retrospec had 14,800. Strider made up 16.9% of all kids scooter and balance bike brand searches we track, and Retrospec accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids scooter and balance bike brands, Strider appeared in four of the five answers and Retrospec in two. Strider was mentioned before Retrospec in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Strider, about 5 searches for every 1 for Retrospec
Who does AI mention more?
Strider, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Retrospec in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Strider, named ahead of Retrospec in 4 of 4 answers
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Top kids scooter and balance bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Strider was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Retrospec was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Strider was listed before Retrospec in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Strider4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Micro Scooters4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Woom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Razor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Globber2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Retrospec2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hornit2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wishbone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids scooter and balance bike brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids scooter and balance bike brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kids scooter and balance bike brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kids scooter and balance bike brand for a child learning balance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scooter for kids”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“balance bike brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Retrospec or Strider more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Retrospec and Strider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight kids scooter and balance bike brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Strider, Retrospec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wishbone | Razor | Strider | Micro Scooters | Woom | Globber | Retrospec | Hornit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.2% | 22.1% | 12.2% | 12.8% | 10% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 0.72% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 19.1% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.1% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 10% | 6.7% | 3% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.1% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.6% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 13% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.8% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 11.9% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 28.1% | 23% | 12.6% | 11% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 26% | 26% | 14.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.7% | 26.7% | 12% | 10.5% | 12% | 8% | 3.6% | 0.57% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.8% | 22.6% | 15.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.1% | 20.7% | 16.9% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.66% |
How has the Retrospec and Strider comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Strider was ahead of Retrospec in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Retrospec’s share of searches among kids scooter and balance bike brands worldwide moved from 2.4% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Strider’s share of searches among kids scooter and balance bike brands worldwide moved from 12.2% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for kids scooter and balance bike brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Strider gained share of searches among kids scooter and balance bike brands worldwide, from 15.2% to 16.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Retrospec worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Retrospec’s and Strider’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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