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:

Best 14" kids' bikes: a little girl in waterproofs stands over her 14-inch bike next to the shoreline, looking out at sea with a mountain in background

Best 14” kids’ bikes for 3-4 year-olds

With lots more quality options on the market, we help you narrow down the best 14″ kids’ bikes for 3-4 year-olds who are ready to start pedalling

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girl smiling joyfully on her orange bike

Best kids’ bikes 2024

Here’s our selection of the best kids bikes for kids of all ages

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islabikes rothan 12 balance bike riding

Best balance bikes 2024

Our pick of the best balance bikes to invest in your little one’s lifelong enjoyment of cycling

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Woom 1 Plus balance bike with 14" wheels for taller children

Big balance bikes for taller children

For taller children who have outgrown a standard 12″ wheel balance bike, there’s a number of larger balance bikes available

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A girl in a pink cardigan and bunchies riding the kidvelo rookie 18 in her garden

Kidvelo Rookie 18- Balance to pedal bike review

7 year old Edie trys out the Kidvelo Rookie 18 bike, which switches from a balance bike to pedal bike when shes ready!

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Cube acid 240 MTB review- a girl in a navy hoodie is riding the cube acid mtb on a road

Cube Acid 240 Disc mountain bike review

The Cube Acid 240 Disc. Find out how this 24″ kids’ mountain bike performed on and off-road and see if it’s the right choice for your child.

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