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 CHECKLISTwhich will help you record 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:

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Review of the Frog 43 14″ wheel kids bike – a first pedal bike for ages 3+

The Frog 43 is the smallest pedal bike in the Frog Pond. How will our young testers get on putting it through its paces?

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Frog MTB 69 riding the Swale Trail

Frog MTB 69 kids mountain bike review

Our 9 year old reviewer put the new Frog MTB 69 to the test. Here’s how it got on…..

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Review of the Squish 18 kids bike

6 year old Katherine has been putting the Squish 18 through its paces for the past 6 months.

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Cycle Sprog monthly news - May 2021

Family Cycling News – May 2021

This month’s news update includes Bike Week, new bikes and some big events coming soon. Plus May’s family cycling kit item of the month!

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Specialized Jett kids bike

Specialized Jett 20 First Impressions Review

We take a look at the brand new Specialized Jett 20 and it’s online bike fit tool

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Children’s bikes – what’s so good about Islabikes?

Islabikes are one of the most influential bike manufacturers. Find out more about this quality brand

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