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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:

Kids road bikes being ridden the the Lake District - the Islabikes Luath and the Frog Road bike

Best kids road bikes

05/01/2023

Get your Cycle Sprogs out on the road with these great kids sized road bikes

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Best bike for a 6 year old girl

The best bikes for a 6 year old girl

05/01/2023

From riding to school to hitting the trails at the weekend, we’ve got bikes for all purposes covered!

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Black Mountain Kapel

Best 18″ kids’ bikes for a 5 year old

07/12/2022

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

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BTwin Riverside 900 26" wheel bike

BTwin Riverside 26 900 kids bike first impressions review

20/11/2022

The B’Twin Riverside 900 26″ inch wheel kids bike is the top of the range kids hybrid bike offered by Decathlon, and in this review we’re taking a closer look at the bike and its specification. The Riverside is a lightweight “hybrid” bike, meaning it’s designed for a child who wants to do a mix…

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

How much do I need to spend on a bike for my child?

20/10/2022

Unsure on how much you should spend on a kids bike? Overwhelmed by bike details and prices? Don’t worry, we’re here to help!

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Cube Stereo 140 Youth enjoying the view

Bikes for teenagers and small adults

08/08/2022

It’s quite hard to find a bike suitable for a teen or a smaller adult. We take a look at why this is, and suggest some options

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