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 kids' full-suspension mountain bikes: Two children wheelie-ing their mountain bikes in front of a golden hour landscape

Best kids’ full-suspension mountain bikes 2024

For Cycle Sprogs who take their MTBing seriously, we’ve found some serious mountain bikes!

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woom 3 automagic kids bike - first impressions review

woom Original 3 Automagic kids bike first impressions review

We take a closer look at this 16 inch kids bike with automagic gearing to get kids up hills more easily.

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Use our Kids Bike Search to find your child’s next bike

We’ve updated our Kids Bike Search and it’s now easier than ever to find the perfect bike for your child.

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Rusty old kids bike

4 questions to answer before selling your kid’s old bike

Are you thinking of selling your kid’s old bike? Read this first….

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Woom NOW 5 kids urban bike - the review bike Cycle Sprog were sent to test side on on a patch of grass

Woom NOW 5 kids bike review

Full review of the woom NOW 5 hybrid kids bike, including rider review, price, bike details, finishing touches and more!

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How do I know if my child's bike is the right size for them?

Is my kid’s bike the right size for them?

Knowing what size bike your child should have is sometimes difficult, but having the right sized bike is essential for many reasons.

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