It all started in the the bathroom of a 20th floor New York apartment. Richard, an industrial designer, was a stay-at-home dad. He wanted to build a wooden balance bike that would enable his young son Noah to keep up with him on their daily walks in Central Park.

Smuggling building materials in and experimenting with different designs, Richard knew he had a winning design when New Yorkers began approaching him and Noah in Central Park asking where they could buy one. Together with partner, lawyer and diplomat, Jenny McIver, their goal was to make products of enduring value, items that evolve and change the way we think and play.

Products that become heirlooms, handed down to family members and friends. Wishbone wooden balance bikes have no pedals and teach children balance and co-ordination, preparing them for a two-wheeled bike with pedals. Wishbone Bike converts from a three-wheeled ride-on toy for children who are just walking to a two-wheeled bike that teaches balance.

The frame can then be flipped and the seat adjusted to accommodate children up to the age of five. Now that's clever!