Raleigh Pop 12
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?
Raleigh Pop 18
If you’re looking for an 18″ wheel bike with gears then one option is the Raleigh Pop 18. It’s available in blue and green and is aimed at ages 5 to 7 years old.
It’s worth pointing out that the Pop is about 2 kg heavier than a lot of the other 18″ bikes, so you need to consider whether your child is a strong and confident cyclist able to cope with this additional weight and the complexity of the gears.