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How to measure your child's head for a bike helmet

How to measure your child’s head for a bike helmet

Why it’s important to measure your child’s head before you buy a helmet If you’re buying a new cycle helmet for your child, it’s really important to measure their head correctly so you can buy a helmet that fits them. Buy a bike helmet that is too small for your child and it will either…

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Easy mistakes to make when measuring your child for their new bike

It’s really important to accurately measure your child before you buy them a new bike.  If you’re not sure how to do this you can check out our article on “How to easily measure your child for a new bike”.   In this article we’re looking at the common mistakes it’s easy to make when you’re…

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Advice on buying a secondhand kids bike

Buying a second hand kids bike

Here’s the gold rules to follow when you’re buying a second hand kids bike

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Hornit HERO 14 Crankset and pedals

What is Q factor and why does it matter on kids bikes?

If you’ve spent much time looking at quality children’s bikes you may have come across the term Q-Factor. It sounds like a technical term but Q-factor is actually a relatively simple yet important concern, especially in children’s cycling where its effects are proportionately larger. What is Q-factor? The term Q-factor was first coined by Grant…

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Road bike wheel 20 inch with yellow centre disc

The best 20″ wheel road bikes for kids aged 6 and over

We look at what 20″ wheel kids road bikes are available, for budding Geraint Thomas’s and Lizzy Armisteads!

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Helmets for teenagers

Bike helmets for older kids and young teens – a group test

Testing out a selection of bike helmets for older kids and young teens on appearance, fit, quality, comfortability and more!

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