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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 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:

Kidvelo Rookie 14 balance and pedal bike

Kids bikes that will grow with your child

15/02/2023

Kids grow quickly, so when you’re buying your child a bike you want to know that it’s going to last them as long as possible.

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Woom 3 review

Woom 3 bike review – a quality 16″ wheel bike for ages 4 to 6 years

14/02/2023

4 year old Cycle Sprog Jessica has been putting the Woom 3 through its paces

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Girls riding on stabiliser bikes

Does my child need stabilisers?

01/02/2023

Stabilisers used to be the way kids learnt to ride a bike – but it’s not usually the best way. Find out why….

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Why you shouldn't buy a really cheap kids bike

Why you shouldn’t buy a REALLY cheap new kids bike

01/02/2023

There’s a good reason we don’t recommend really cheap kids bikes. This is it.

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Boy wearing white cycling helmet not wanting to ride his bike

Help! Why doesn’t my child want to ride their bike?

01/02/2023

It can be very frustrating if your child doesn’t seem to enjoy riding their bike (especially if you’ve just bought them a new one!). I’m often asked by parents what they can do to get their child cycling more, so in this article, I’m going to be exploring some of the main reasons children don’t…

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Islabikes Creig in the Yorkshire Dales

Where to buy cheap Islabikes

05/01/2023

If you’re looking for a bargain, here’s a few hints and tips.

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