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Price

£250.00

Rider Height

90–100cm

Colours

Pink Blue

Bike Weight

5.8kg

Warranty

1 year

Wild Bikes are a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight, modern looking kids bike but don't have the budget for one of the really established names.

The Wild 14 features an upright riding position and a supportive saddle for your child to ensure they are comfortable whilst riding.

Wild Bikes have been popular with Cycle Sprog readers over the past few years as you're getting a decently specified bike for a very good price.

The warranty is only for 12 months whereas some of the other bikes on this page come with 5 years, but these other bikes are also significantly more expensive, so you should take that into consideration.

Price

£180.00

Age Range

4–6 years

Rider Height

105–117cm

Colours

Black White

Bike Weight

6kg

Warranty

Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

The Carrera Cosmos 14 is Halfords in-house pedal bike and is aimed at ages 4 to 6 years old.

The bike features an aluminium frame, Kenda tyres, child-sized alloy V-brakes and a chain guard to protect clothes and fingers.

This makes it one of the best options if you're looking to buy your kids' bike at Halfords, as it's significantly lighter and better quality than other bikes.

Price

£349.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

90–110cm

Colours

Black Pink

Bike Weight

7.4kg

Warranty

Frame - 3 years

The Scott Contessa/Roxter 14 are great kids bikes suitable for young riders aged 3 to 5 years old.

The main thing to realise about the bike is that the rear brake is a coaster brake. This means that your child needs to pedal backwards to stop their bike. This will happen without them having to use the brake lever for the front brake.

Some young children struggle with brake levers and prefer the backpedalling motion, and can learn to use the single brake lever in their own time. However, do remember that they will need to learn to use two brake levers when they move onto the next sized bike.

Whilst the Scott Contessa/Roxter 14 bikes comes with stabilisers we'd recommend a balance bike instead if they're not ready to pedal just yet. However, if your child has additional needs and cannot ride a balance bike, then the Contessa/Roxter is a great option.

Price

£240.00

Age Range

4–5 years

Rider Height

112–125cm

Colours

Red Blue Purple

Bike Weight

6.81kg

Warranty

12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

The Cuda Trace 16 was part of a range of good value kids bikes. Cuda used to have two ranges - a high specification, high price "Performance" range, and a budget range.

They'd taken the best bits of both (i.e good quality and low price) and merged to make the Trace range. 

The Cuda Trace 16 is a lightweight bike for easy handling and is aimed at children aged 4 and 5 years old. It's available in Red, Blue or Purple. 

Price

£275.00

Age Range

4–5 years

Rider Height

100–110cm

Colours

Orange Teal

Bike Weight

6.3kg

Warranty

1 year

The Wild 16 is worth considering if you're looking for a lightweight 16" wheel bike at a decent price, and aren't bothered about the kudos of a bigger name.

Whilst we haven't reviewed this bike range, we've seen them in use and have had positive comments from a few Cycle Sprog readers.

Price

£320.00

Rider Height

110–120cm

Colours

Orange Yellow

Bike Weight

7.2kg

Warranty

1 year

The Wild 18 has an upright riding position for a low centre of gravity, and narrower cranks which bring their legs closer together in line with their smaller hips, which combined with the low weight of the bike gives an enjoyable and easy riding experience.

The bike comes in a funky two-toned orange/yellow colour and is aimed at 5-year-olds. 

Price

£330.00

Colours

Blue Orange Purple

Bike Weight

9.91kg

Warranty

12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

Cuda streamlined their offering for the kids bike market by doing away with the affordable Leisure range and the higher specification Performance range and basically combining the two to create the Trace.

The Trace 24 is a respectable weight at 9.91 kg and also provides a good specification which all adds up to a bike to get out on and have fun but at a very competitive price. The Trace 24 is available in Blue, Orange & Purple and is aimed at 8 years and over. 

Price

£350.00

Colours

Blue Orange Purple

Bike Weight

10.7kg

Warranty

12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

The Cuda Trace 26 is a lightweight aluminium bike ideal for both on-road and venturing off-road to tackle muddy trails and comes fitted with the ever-popular Kenda small block 8 tyres. It's aimed at ages 8 years and over and is available in Blue, Orange and purple. 

In the Trace range, Cuda placed considerable emphasis on getting the contact points right with short-reach brake levers, correctly proportioned cranks and a correctly sized saddle. 

Price

£699.00

Rider Height

135–152cm

Colours

Grey Green

Warranty

Frame: 2 years - can be extended to 4 years if registered within 28 days of purchase. Doesn't cover racing, jumping or tricks

When the world of adult mountain bikes changed over to 27.5" wheels, Whyte bikes invested a great deal of time and energy to create high-quality 26" wheel mountain bikes for junior riders, and to this day they continue to cater for kids and junior bikers.

The Whyte 403 MTB features an aluminium frame and is available in a cement grey and a khaki green colour.  

Price

£999.99

Rider Height

140–158cm

Inside Leg

64–70cm

Colours

Grey

Bike Weight

12kg

Warranty

5 years frame 2 years components

The Cub-Scout 26” takes inspiration from Nukeproof's award-winning Scout adult hardtail range.

The Cub-Scout 26” has been designed as a proper mini-hardtail mountain bike aimed at children 10 years old and above.

The bike features 8-speed gears and weighs in at 12kg. The

X-Fusion RC32 Air Suspension forks and Clarkes Clout Kids Specific Hydraulic Disc Brakes are just two features of this bike, which has been designed to allow children to learn, progress and gain confidence on the trails.

Add in a pair of 2.5” Maxxis Minion DHF tyres to give grip and a smooth ride, and you're probably going to be struggling to keep up as your offspring heads off in front of you!

Price

£399.99

Rider Height

154–160cm

Inside Leg

71–76cm

Colours

Blue Green

Bike Weight

12.95kg

Warranty

Frame - lifetime; Components - 1 year

The GT Stomper Ace 26 is a great way to get your kids out on the trail. With an 8-speed drivetrain using Shimano's Altus thumbshifter, a single 30 tooth chainset keeping things simple, and an 11-34 cassette, the GT Stomper Ace is off to a good start.

There's a set of mechanical disc brakes fitted and it comes with Kenda's Small Block Eight tyres which are a  good all-rounder.

Price

£220.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Colours

Black Pink Red

Bike Weight

6.4kg

Warranty

1 year

The Raleigh Pop 12 is a started kids pedal bike aimed at young riders aged 3 - 5 years old. It has an upright riding position, which some children find comforting when starting to pedal, helping them to master the basics of riding a bike.

This bike does come with stabilisers, although we recommend that if your child isn't ready to pedal you buy them a balance bike instead and save your money for a larger pedal bike in a few months time. Read more - Does my child need stabilisers?

Price

£220.00

Age Range

2–3 years

Colours

Blue Red White

Bike Weight

7.2kg

Warranty

Lifetime warranty on frame and forks

The Specialised Riprock 12" is a small pedal bike featuring an aluminium frame and a steel fork so is reasonably lightweight. The tyres are nice and wide to give additional stability for your child.

The bike is aimed at ages 2 - 3 years old and is a good starter bike for a child who is ready to start pedaling and have already gained confidence on their balance bike. The stabilisers are easily removable, and may provide useful for children with additional needs who may not be able to use a balance bike.

The Specialized Riprock features a rear coaster brake, so your child only has to worry about learning to pedal backwards to stop (but will have to learn to use brake levers when moving up to a 14" wheel bike at some point).

Price

£300.00

Age Range

3–4 years

Rider Height

91–102cm

Colours

Blue Pink

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Warranty: Frame - Lifetime; Components - 2 years

The Trek Precaliber is suitable for children aged 3 - 4 years old, with a range of 91 - 102cm in height.

It has a useful handle on the rear of the saddle to allow you to guide your child as they ride and is available in blue and pink.

The frame is aluminium and the forks are steel, making this one of the heavier 12" bikes we feature at 6.98kg.

However, do remember this is still hugely lighter than the majority of 12" wheel kids bikes, which often come in well over 10kg in weight. It has a rear coaster brake, but no front rim brake and comes in two colour choices - blue and pink.

This bike has stabilisers which is useful for children who aren't yet completely confident with balancing, or for children with additional needs who may not be able to use a balance bike. Read more here - Does my child need stabilisers?

Price

£39.99

Age Range

1–2 years

Colours

Red Blue Pink Green

Bike Weight

1.8kg

The Scramblebug is a popular choice with parents who have younger children desperate to get moving on wheels, but are too young to ride a balance bike.

The Scramblebug is aimed at ages 10 months to 2 years and has 4 wheels to provide maximum stability for young riders. It's available in 3 bright colourful designs - green, purple and red.

It's very lightweight, and features a 3-step simple folding system meaning it's portable so you can easily take it on your travels.  

The wheels move 360° so the rider can move around in any direction - forwards, backwards and even sideways. The Scramblebug can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Price

£119.99

Age Range

1–5 years

Colours

Green Orange Pink Red

Bike Weight

3kg

Built to be incredibly robust, fast and fun, Striders are used in balance bike racing the world over, as well as by children who just want to ride at a more leisurely pace.

The most popular model is the lightweight Strider Sport which is readily available here in the UK.

The Strider Sport weighs 3kg, making it easy for your child to ride and manoeuvre. It features mini-grips meaning little hands can easily take control and learn how to ride and balance on the bike.

The saddle goes as low as 28cm, which Strider claims is suitable for 18 months plus, but remember every child is different so measure them carefully.

You can read our review of the Strider Sport here.

Price

£525.00

Rider Height

148–155cm

Colours

Grey White Blue Orange

Bike Weight

14kg

Warranty

Lifetime warranty on frame and forks

The Specialized Rockhopper Sport is a lightweight alloy framed mountain bike which features hydraulic disc brakes for confident speed control. 

The Specialized Rockhopper is a name that's definitely part of mountain biking history, with the first bike rolling out of the factory way back in 1985.

The tried and tested formula employed by Specialized of creating a good all-rounder at a decent price point still rings true for the Rockhopper Sport.
With an XS and S frame available this is a good entry level mountain bike for a teenager or tall tween who's outgrown the kids bike range.

Price

£439.00

Rider Height

147–160cm

Colours

Black Green

Warranty

Frame - Lifetime, Components - 1 year

The Cannondale Trail 7 features modern geometry,  a broad spread of gears and hydraulic brakes and a great specification for the price. The bike is available in green or black and is a great bike to tackle mountain terrains. 

The Cannondale trail is aimed at children with a height of 147 - 160cm. 

Price

£499.00

Colours

Black

Bike Weight

13.7kg

Warranty

Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

The Giant Talon 3 features a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame with a classic hardtail design. The Talon is a great choice for XC or light-trail terrain and is available in metallic black.

It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.

Price

£500.00

Age Range

9–12 years

Colours

Black

Bike Weight

11.2kg

Warranty

Check warranty with supplier

Voodoo has developed a reputation for building good quality mountain bikes at a very reasonable price. The Nzumbi is no exception, with a good setup for the cost - it's carefully designed to excel off-road.

The bike features a 9-speed single chainring setup with Shimano Altus shifters and rear mech and a lightweight aluminium frame, weighing 11.2kg. It is aimed at ages 9 - 12 years old. 

Price

£22.99

Age Range

1–3 years

Colours

Red Yellow Pink Green

Bike Weight

0.6kg

The Scuttlebug has a three-wheel design which is great for stability and is aimed at slightly older toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old.

Available in a range of bright, colourful designs, including bumblebee, butterfly, grasshopper and beetle.

It requires steering, so is the next stage in helping your child develop their motor skills (whilst having great fun and being active).

The Scuttlebug wheels are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and ensures a smooth, quiet ride. It folds in three simple steps meaning it's portable and can easily be taken on your travels.