CATEGORY: 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.
- The best 12″ wheel first pedal bikes for ages 2 years and over
- Best 14” kids’ bikes for 3-4 year-olds
- Best 16″ kids’ bikes for 4-5 year olds
- Best 18″ kids’ bikes for a 5 year old
- Best 20″ kids’ bikes for 6-8 year-olds
- Best 24″ kids’ bikes for 7-10 year-olds
- Best 26″ kids’ bikes for kids aged 9+
- Bikes for teenagers and small adults
Advice on buying a kids bike
- Best kids’ bikes 2024
- Gravel Cycling With Kids
- How does the Bike Club work?
- Cheapest kids’ bikes 2024
- Types of kids bikes explained
- 12 things you need to know before buying a kids bike
- Why you shouldn’t buy a REALLY cheap new kids bike
- Buying a second hand kids bike
- Cheaper alternatives to Islabikes
- Cheapest Frog Bikes
- Best girls bikes – as recommended by girls who ride bikes
- The best bikes for a 6 year old girl
- Bikes for a 10 year old boy
- How to assemble a kids bike out of the box
- Woom kids bikes – a comprehensive guide
- Does my child need stabilisers?
Kids Bike reviews
- YOMO 20 kids bike review
- Cube Acid 240 Disc mountain bike review
- BTwin Riverside 26 900 Review
- woom Original 3 Automagic Review
- woom OFF AIR 5 Review
- Frog MTB 62 Rider Review
- Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero Review
- Kidvelo Rookie 14 review – balance bike mode
- Woom NOW 5 kids bike review
- Black Mountain HÜTTO 20″ review
- Review of the Squish 18 kids bike
- Specialized Jett 20 kids bike: Rider Review
- Review of the Woom 2 kids 14″ wheel bike for ages 3 to 5 years
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: