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Kids bikes

Buying a kids bike

Here at Cycle Sprog we're here to help you find the perfect bike for your child.

We don't sell bikes ourselves - we independently review and recommend bikes (and we do sometimes get a commission if you buy which allows us to keep doing this!).

We only feature quality kids bikes that will last several children, which we've either ridden ourselves or which have been recommended to us by other keen cycling parents.

Our various articles on the best kids bikes for different ages  will help you decide which bikes you should be considering for your child and your budget - plus where to buy your final choice from.

We'll also help you through the process of deciding whether to buy a bike (either new or second-hand) or lease one.

Take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING GUIDEwhich will help you with all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child.

 

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What type of bike are you looking for?

If you already know what type of bike you’re looking for, you can go straight to our recommendations for each type of bike:

The best kids bikes for all ages

Kids bikes are sold according to their wheel size (in inches).  Small starter bikes (12″ to 18″ tend to come without gears) and 20″ wheels and over you can add in gears to make getting up hills easier.

If you’re not sure what type of geared bike you’re looking for, then we always recommend a good quality hybrid bike.

We’ve selected the best kids bikes in each size to help you find that perfect bike.  We’ve included new, secondhand and lease options so all budgets are covered.

Not found what you’re looking for?

If you’ve not found the perfect bike just yet, then here’s all our bike related articles for you to browse through:

Frog 62 MTB - rider review - pump track

Best 24″ kids’ bikes for 7-10 year-olds

15/04/2025

If your child is ready to size up to a bigger bike, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide what to go for. But choosing from the best 24” kids’ bikes should feel like an exciting step forward – and that’s where we come in. A bike with 24” wheels is often the…

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A 6 year old girl in a pink coat and purple helmet riding a orange yomo 20 bike on a pump track with a massive grin on her face

Best 20″ kids’ bikes for 6-8 year-olds

09/04/2025

A first bike with gears is a big choice – let us help you choose the right one for your child

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A photo of the BTWIN 16” Discover 900 leant against a wall for its review

BTWIN 16” Discover 900 First Impressions Review: A budget-friendly 16″ Decathlon bike

07/04/2025

Cycle Sprog’s first impressions review of the BTWIN 16” Discover 900 bike. What do we think of this budget 16″ bike?

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A girl in a pink jacket riding the BTWIN 16" discover bike by the river on a sunny day

BTWIN kids’ bikes: a comprehensive range overview

07/04/2025

Cycle Sprog’s comprehensive guide to BTWIN kids’ bikes, including information on the different models, sizing and accessories.

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a girl in a pink dress riding her kidvelo rookie 18 bike

Best 18″ kids’ bikes for a 5-6 year old

26/03/2025

There’s a scarcity of decent 18″ wheel single speed bikes available, but we’ve tracked down the best available

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Best 16" kids' bikes: A girl standing over her 16 inch woom Automagic bike, in front of a brick wall

Best 16″ kids’ bikes for 4-5 year olds

20/03/2025

Getting a first bike is such a huge milestone – we take a look at the best 16″ wheel bikes for ages 4 to 6 year olds to get pedalling on

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