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Price

£339.00

Age Range

2–5 years

Inside Leg

34–41cm

Colours

Red Blue Orange Pink

Bike Weight

5.33kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit HERO 14 is an exceptional choice for a child's first pedal bike, especially for smaller or younger riders.

It's an ultralight aluminium bike, weighing just 5.33kg, which makes it incredibly easy for a child to handle and manoeuvre.

Its standout feature is its low standover height, which is comparable to the much-loved, but now discontinued, Islabike Cnoc 14.

This makes the HERO 14 a perfect fit for children aged 3-5 years with an inside leg of 34-41cm, offering a confidence-boosting and frustration-free riding experience.

It features a child-friendly design, including an upright riding position, short cranks, and a new Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety, making the HERO 14 a premium, good value option from a trusted brand.

Price

£359.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–51cm

Colours

Red Blue Orange Pink

Bike Weight

5.5kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit HERO 16 is a premium, good value bike with a child-focused design, making it an excellent choice for kids aged 3 to 6 learning to cycle or developing their skills.

Weighing in at a very light 5.5kg, this bike is easy for a child to handle and boosts their confidence whether they're on a gentle family ride or tackling the school run.

It features the Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety and a clean, reliable chain drive, which is a change from the 2021 HERO model's belt drive.

Cycle Sprog has a brand overview of Hornit bikes if you want to know more about the company's approach to designing kids' bikes.

If the Hornit HERO 16 isn't quite right, you can check out more options in our guide to the Best 16 inch kids bikes for 4-5 year olds.

Price

£139.00

Age Range

1–5 years

Inside Leg

30–46cm

Colours

White Red Blue Pink Blue Yellow Green Orange

Bike Weight

2.95kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit AIRO 12 is a mid-range, quality build balance bike that is a fun introduction to two wheels for children from around 18 months old.

We were extremely impressed in our full review of the Hornit AIRO 12, noting it's one of the lightest balance bikes available, which is fantastic for both the child to manoeuvre and for you to carry when they're done riding!

It’s great for mixed terrain cycling thanks to its lightweight magnesium alloy frame and proper pneumatic tyres, offering a much smoother ride than models with solid tyres.

Thoughtful features like a low saddle height for tiny legs and a footrest for when your little one gains speed make this a solid, dependable choice.

Black Friday sale! Hornit AIRO balance bikes are on special offer - £129 for the 12" and £179 for the 14" 

Price

£189.00

Age Range

3–7 years

Inside Leg

40–53cm

Colours

Red Yellow

Bike Weight

4.18kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit AIRO 14 balance bike is a lightweight, high-quality choice perfect for older beginners or children moving up from a smaller balance bike.

Weighing just 4.18kg, its super lightweight magnesium alloy frame is easy for a child to manoeuvre and simple for a parent to carry when needed.

The AIRO 14 is designed for confident balancing and learning to ride, with a rear-mounted drum brake to help your child develop essential braking skills before they transition to a pedal bike.

Cycle Sprog has reviewed the Hornit AIRO 14 and our reviewer found it to be an excellent, speedy balance bike that will help kids build up to their first pedal bike. You can read our full Hornit AIRO 14 review: the lightest 14″ balance bike! for all the details.

With an inside leg range of 40cm to 53cm, this mid-range bike is designed for a variety of surfaces thanks to its proper air-filled tyres.

Black Friday sale! Hornit AIRO balance bikes are on special offer - £129 for the 12" and £179 for the 14" 

Price

£99.99

Age Range

1–4 years

Rider Height

82–104cm

Inside Leg

29–37cm

Colours

Blue Pink Green Red Purple

Bike Weight

3.8kg

Warranty

10 years frame & fork, 2 years everything else

The Shyre Myndie balance bike designed to make learning fun and enjoyable for 18 months and over (depending on your child's height).

The Myndie has an adjustable wheel position, which means that this balance bike will last longer than a traditional balance bike, and the inflatable tyres mean a smooth and comfortable ride on all different surfaces, inside and outside.

We've found that Shyre bikes offer good value for money across their range, although we haven't tested this specific balance bike we have reviewed a larger pedal bike and were impressed.

Price

£525.00

Age Range

10–16 years

Colours

Purple Black Green

The Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 is a good value 27.5 inch hardtail (front suspension only) mountain bike designed for teenagers and smaller adults looking to explore off-road riding.

Available in XS and Small frame sizes, it combines a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with front suspension, simple 8-speed gearing and hydraulic disc brakes for confident riding on trails, woodland paths and everyday journeys.

Price

£1,199.00

Age Range

10–16 years

Colours

Blue Green Red

The Orbea Kimu 27 H10 is a premium mountain bike for riders aged 9 to 12 who are ready to tackle proper trails.

It is the top model in Orbea’s Kimu Development range, with 27.5 inch wheels that roll smoothly over rough ground and give extra stability.

Price

£999.00

Age Range

7–11 years

Colours

Blue Green Red

The Orbea Kimu 24 H10 TR is a premium mountain bike for 7 to 10 year olds ready to tackle proper off road trails.

Its 100mm suspension fork is tuned for lighter riders, smoothing out roots and rocks for a more comfortable ride.

A dropper seat post lowers at the push of a handlebar button, helping kids stay balanced on steep descents.

Shimano hydraulic disc brakes give powerful stopping with little effort, while 9 gears on a single chainring keep gear changes simple.

Price

£1,799.00

Age Range

13–16 years

Colours

Purple Red

The Whyte Sythe 27 is a premium full suspension mountain bike for young riders aged around 14 and up who want to tackle proper trails, singletrack and bike parks.
It has a standover height of 757mm and 150mm of suspension at both ends, tuned for lighter riders so it soaks up bumps and keeps the tyres gripping on rough ground.

Price

£140.00

Age Range

1–4 years

Inside Leg

30–47cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

2.89kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 12 has been designed by some of the most experienced people in the balance bike industry.

We've taken a close look at this bike and were really impressed. They've designed Kidvelo Rookie 12 balance bike from the ground up with all the attention to detail you'd expect from people who've spent most of their careers working with balance bikes.
It has features such as sealed bearings on the wheels and a proper headset - bits you don't see but really make a difference to the quality of the product. 

You can read our review of the Kidvelo Rookie 12 here for full details of this bike. 

Price

£399.00

Age Range

4–7 years

Inside Leg

49–64cm

Colours

Red Blue Purple

Bike Weight

7.95kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit HERO 20 is a premium, child-focussed design, offering a fantastic first experience of gears for children aged 4 to 7.

The Hornit HERO 20 is one of the smallest and lightest geared 20-inch bikes available, which is ideal for little ones keen to get on a geared bike.

The bike is designed for mixed terrain cycling, making it great for neighbourhood cruising, gentle off-road paths, cycling to school, and family holidays.

We've previously provided a brand overview of Hornit Bikes, which you can read here.

Weighing in at a very light 7.95kg, it is a great lightweight option that helps smaller riders manage their bike more easily.

It comes equipped with simple MicroSHIFT Acolyte gears and intuitive index-finger and thumb shifters, a change from the 2021 HERO which had 3-speed hub gearing.

With a focus on performance and quality, if the Hornit HERO 20 isn't quite right for your needs, you can find more options in our Best 20 inch kids bikes for 6 to 8 year olds.

Price

£429.00

Age Range

6–10 years

Inside Leg

63–78cm

Colours

Red Blue Grey

Bike Weight

8.82kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

Hornit HERO 24 is a child focussed design bike that is part of their largest line-up, making it a brilliant choice for school commutes and weekend adventures.

At 8.82kg it's still extremely lightweight, yet robust enough for everyday use by kids aged 6–10.

It is a premium bike that offers good value for money with its features.

The bike is equipped with intuitive MicroSHIFT Acolyte gearing, complete with a clear gear indicator, which makes changing gears smooth and easy for children.

We've not reviewed this specific model, but we have written a brand overview for Hornit Bikes Brand Overview that gives you an insight into the company.

If the Hornit HERO 24 isn't quite right for your child, check out the Best 24 inch kids bikes for 7-10 year-olds for more great options.

Price

£139.99

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

90–105cm

Colours

White

Bike Weight

8.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin 14 is sold exclusively at Decathlon (who are huge in Europe), which probably explains the more continental style "step through" frame design, and the ability to deliver this bike at such a low price.

The frame is steel, which usually means a very heavy bike. However, the style of this one, with the low step over and lack of cross bar helps keep the weight down to 8.7kg.

This is still a lot heavier than the more expensive aluminium framed 14" wheel bikes -  but it's a lot less than the 10kg plus bikes you get elsewhere, and it has "proper" tyres - beware other 14" wheel cheap bikes with foam or plastic tyres.

The very low frame itself will be easy for children to get on and off - especially important for children who would struggle to lift their leg over a higher frame. The braking system is designed specifically for smaller hands.
The bike comes with front and rear lights too, plus the 500 model has mudguards fitted, which the 100 model doesn't.

The stabilisers unscrew easily - although if your child isn't ready to pedal we'd recommend a balance bike instead.

Price

£199.99

Age Range

4–6 years

Rider Height

105–125cm

Inside Leg

41–51cm

Colours

Blue/Green

Bike Weight

6.5kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

It's unusual to find a lightweight aluminium framed 16" wheel kids bike at this price point.  B'Twin is the in-house brand for Decathlon, which explains why - they're such a huge company they have economies of scale that many smaller brands don't have.  This means they can deliver a great value kids bike at a cheap price.

Until recently Decathlon's kids bikes were all heavy steel framed affairs, but they're been upgrading their range and the B'Twin 16 900 is a great example of what they've managed to deliver.

The BTwin 16 weighs in at 6.3kg, which is significantly lighter than most cheap 16 inch kids bikes at this price, or lower.

Price

£329.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Blue

Bike Weight

10.4kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin 26 is a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight aluminium framed bike but don't want the cost of some of the more premium brands. The bike is aimed at ages 9 and over. 

This bike has many features you'd want on your child's bike, including a single chainring for simple gear changes, child-proportioned brake levers to make stopping easier, and hybrid tyres to suit lots of terrains.

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice balance bike for children aged about 3 years and over.  Especially if you know they're going to be learning to pedal at some stage, and may be tempted to skip the balance bike stage and get them straight onto a pedal bike (our advice - DON'T!)

This is where the Rookie 14 is such a great option - it starts in balance bike mode and you can add pedals when your child is ready.

Because the Rookie 14 designed to work effortlessly in either balance bike or pedal bike mode the switching across is simple. So if the time isn't quite right you can go back again with minimal hassle.

We've reviewed the Kidvelo Rookie 12 and were really impressed with the quality and styling of this smaller balance bike.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a great bike for slightly older children who may not have learnt to ride yet and will likely start pedalling soon.

It is aimed at ages 5 to 8 years old and starts off as a large balance bike and then if and when your child is ready to try out pedals the Rookie 18 then easily converts to a pedal bike, with a simple-to-fit pedal conversion kit. So you essentially get 2 bikes for the price of one.

You can convert easily if your child needs to try pedals for a short time and then revert back to a balance bike for a while longer. It's designed to work effortlessly in either balance bike or pedal bike mode.

The Rookie 18 balance-to-pedal bike is also a popular choice for children with additional needs who may want to learn their balance using the balance bike mode and then have the opportunity to progress to using pedals.

We've reviewed the Kidvelo Rookie 12, which was the first bike in their range, and were very impressed.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular balance bike for older children (aged 5-8 years old) starting to cycle, or children with additional needs.

It's a great choice if you know they're going to be learning to pedal at some stage, and may be tempted to skip the balance bike stage and get them straight onto a pedal bike (our advice - DON'T!)

The Rookie 18 starts in balance bike mode and comes with a conversion kit so you have the option of adding pedals when your child is ready - if you're not sure, you can take our quiz "Is my child ready to pedal?"

The conversion kit is very easy to use, so if your child decides to try pedalling by isn't quite ready, then you can easily convert back to the balance bike mode. The Rookie 18 balance bike allows young riders not to miss out on the crucial step of learning to ride a bike - learning to balance!

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice of bike if you're not sure whether your child is quite ready to start pedalling yet. 

Whilst the Rookie 14 is a starter pedal bike in it's own right, you can also remove the entire pedal / chain mechanism and quickly convert it into a balance bike.

So, you're essentially getting two bikes for the price of one, saving you the cost of buying a 14" wheel balance bike to get your child ready to pedal.

We also think this will be a good choice for families with younger siblings coming along behind, as you don't know whether that child is going to need a pedal bike or a balance bike.

Our reviewer has put the smaller Rookie 12 through it's paces and were very impressed with the quality of the bike and the design features.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular kids bike for older children aged 5 - 8 years old. Although it is a starter pedal bike in its own right, it does come with a conversion kit to remove the pedals for kids who may want the option to convert to a balance bike if they're just starting out and need to practice balancing.

The Rookie 18 is also a great choice for children with additional needs who may want to practice balancing before learning to ride with the pedals. So buying the Rookie 18, you're essentially getting two bikes, for the price of one.

It is also a great option for families with more than one child, or a younger sibling coming along behind, as they may be at different stages and therefore benefit from either the balance mode, or the pedal mode.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we've put the smaller Rookie 12 through its paces and were very impressed with the quality of the bike and the design features.

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice if your child is likely to want to start pedalling at some point soon.  The Rookie 14 starts out as a balance bike but comes with a simple-to-fit pedal conversion kit, meaning you get two bikes for the price of one.

If you decide to try your child with pedals and they're not quite ready you can quickly revert to the balance bike for a while longer.

The Rookie 14 has been designed with the learning to ride phase in mind, with an upright riding position, lightweight frame and child sized components.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we were very impressed with the smaller Kidvelo Rookie 12 - you can read our review here.