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Kidvelo Rookie 12

Price
£130.00
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. 

Black Mountain PINTO

Price
£399.00
Age Range
2–5 years
Colours
Green Orange Purple Blue
Bike Weight
5.73kg
Warranty
3-years frame and forks; 2-years non-consumable components. Warranty transferable

The Black Mountain PINTO is certainly a clever first bike! It's got a unique "growing frame" that means the bike grows with your child, allowing maximum use.

The PINTO is fitted with 14" wheels, but the sizing means it's designed to replace the need for a 12" and a 14" wheel bike.

Age wise it's designed to fit a tall two and a half year old, or an average 3 year old.

The PINTO can also start out in balance bike mode if your child hasn't quite mastered that stage of learning to ride yet, so you really can get the most out of this one bike.

You can read our detailed review of the Black Mountain PINTO here

woom Original 2

Price
£379.00
Age Range
3–5 years
Rider Height
95–110cm
Inside Leg
39–50cm
Colours
Blue Green Purple Red Yellow
Bike Weight
5kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

If you're looking for a first bike for your Cycle Sprog then the woom 2 is an excellent choice as it's one of the lightest 14" wheel bikes available.

When we reviewed this bike we were really impressed at how well it performed on the daily school run in all weathers and our tester loved how easy the bike was to ride.

One thing that’s great about the woom 2 is the different coloured brake levers, so you can tell your child to use the green brake and there’s no chance of them getting their left and rights mixed up. Clever!

woom Original 3

Price
£419.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Inside Leg
47–54cm
Colours
Blue Green Purple Red Yellow
Bike Weight
5.5kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom 3 weighs in at just 5.5 kg making it one of the lightest 16" wheel bike we've reviewed.   This is due to almost every part on the woom 3 being made from lightweight aluminium.

The bike can be upgraded to have a kickstand - ideal for neat storage and preventing the bike from getting thrown on the ground.

A nice touch is that the rear brake block and the rear brake lever both have green on them, so you can call out to your child to pull on the green brake - simple but effective!

Our 4 year old reviewer loved riding the woom 3 - you can read her dad's thoughts here.

Forme Cubley 16

Price
£200.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
112–122cm
Inside Leg
49–52cm
Colours
Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green
Bike Weight
6.64kg
Warranty
Lifetime on Frame

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.  

We're impressed with the low weight of the Forme Cubley 16 - it tips the scales at just 6.64kg.  It's so important to have a bike that your child can pick up and manoeuvre without struggling if they're going to enjoy riding it (plus it's much easier for you when you're carrying it around).

Other features on this bike include a size specific crank set for little legs, narrow bars, short reach stem and smaller pedals, plus grippy tyres so you don't have to worry about your Cycle Sprog riding through puddles!

We've reviewed the slightly larger Forme Cubley 18, and we were very impressed. The Cubley 16 is just a slightly smaller version and equally as good.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Forme Cubley 18

Price
£319.99
Age Range
5–7 years
Rider Height
122–127cm
Inside Leg
50–54cm
Colours
Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green
Bike Weight
7.56kg
Warranty
Lifetime on Frame

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.  

The Forme Cubley 18 is a great bike for all round riding, if your child isn't quite ready to move up to a geared bike.

It's a good value, lightweight bike with well designed child sized components and performs well on most surfaces a rider of this age is likely to want to go.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Forme Kinder MX20

Price
£329.99
Age Range
6–8 years
Rider Height
117–136cm
Inside Leg
52–62cm
Colours
Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green
Bike Weight
8.47kg
Warranty
Lifetime on Frame

The Forme Kinder MX20 is a really versatile all round bike, ideal for children gaining their first experiences on a geared bike, as the rapid fire gears are really easy to use.

When we reviewed this bike we found it shines best on steady gravel tracks as well as on tarmac and where its nimble steering and agility can be used to full effect to nip around tight turns.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Specialized Jett 20

Price
£389.00
Age Range
5–8 years
Rider Height
102–139cm
Colours
Black Blue Purple Green
Bike Weight
8.7kg
Warranty
Lifetime warranty on frame and forks

The Jett 20 has all the features you'd expect to find on a quality kids bike, but also has the addition of two positions on the crank so you can move the pedals as your child's legs grow.

To help you size the bike for your child it comes with a nifty online Bike Fit tool. You key in your child's measurements and it will tell you where to position the handlebars, pedals and saddle for correct riding position.

This is all part of the attempt made by Specialized to keep your child on this bike for as long as possible - they claim it should last 30 months (or 3 summers depending on when you buy it) - obviously that does depend on how fast your child grows!

You can read our review of the Specialized Jett 20 here for even more details on this great little bike.

Frog 62

Price
£445.00
Age Range
8–10 years
Inside Leg
57–65cm
Colours
Yellow Blue Green Orange Purple Red
Bike Weight
9.25kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog 62 is sized for a child with a minimum 62 cm inside leg (that's how the Frog naming convention works, which is an easy way to decide which bike your child needs).

Weighing in at 9.25kg the bike is nice and light, meaning your child will be able to easily manoeuvre it as well as lift it up and over any obstacles on the way (think steps, high kerbs or debris on a trail).  The seat post and wheels are quick-release, making adjustments and maintenance easy.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the Frog 62 for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

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Frog 73

Price
£525.00
Age Range
12–14 years
Inside Leg
67–76cm
Colours
Yellow Blue Grey Green Red
Bike Weight
9.75kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog 73 is a good all round bike which will be happy on most terrains so ideal for children who ride anywhere and aren't specializing in any one particular kind of cycling.

It has an 8 speed Shimano gear system operated by thumb shifters and having an 11-32T cassette, which should be good for all but the steepest hills.

The larger Frog bikes have lost the childish branding of the smaller bikes, so should appeal to an older audience.  However if you have a shorter but older child in their teens don't be surprised if you find some resistance and the desire to move onto a more "adult" brand, as Frog is very much known as a kids bike brand. 

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the Frog 73 for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

Frog Road 58

Price
£645.00
Age Range
6–7 years
Inside Leg
52–59cm
Colours
Yellow Blue
Bike Weight
8.2kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog Road 58 makes a good first drop handlebar bike for those wanting to start riding on roads, circuits or at cyclocross events.

The frame has clearance to fit both slick road tyres and more grippy cyclocross tyres, which makes this a good choice kids bike for youngsters racing in triathlons and cyclocross as well as riding on the roads.

When we reviewed the Frog Road 58, one thing our 7 year old tester really liked is that it comes with auxiliary brake levers on the handlebar tops. These are very useful if your child is not confident enough to lean forward onto the drop handlebars.   

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the Frog Road 58 for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

Cube Acid 200 Disc

Price
£425.00
Age Range
7–9 years
Rider Height
115–130cm
Colours
Blue Green Grey
Bike Weight
9.66kg
Warranty
Frame 6 years; rest of bike 2 years

The Cube Acid 200 Disc is specified with mountain biking in mind.  They've upgraded their standard Acid 200 with disc brakes front and rear to make stopping easier on the trails.

A useful feature is a replaceable derailleur hanger, so that the occasional mishap doesn't write off the entire frame.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we've tested a number of Cube's larger mountain bikes and have always been very impressed with them.

Hornit HERO 20

Price
£389.00
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
115–130cm
Inside Leg
48–56cm
Colours
Red Blue Brown Grey Orange
Bike Weight
7.9kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

We like the Hornit HERO 20 for it's simplicity.

With just 3 easy to use gears, your child only has to remember uphill, downhill and flat.   Much easier than the 6 plus gears most kids bikes have, and the gentle introduction to changing gear that some kids need.

This bike also has a belt drive rather than a chain.   This means it's maintenance free so you don't need to worry about oily or rusty chains, something we know many parents are too busy to deal with!

The lightweight frame means this bike will be easy to manoeuvre - both for your child and you (if you need to get onto roof rack etc).

We've reviewed the smaller Hornit HERO 14 and were very impressed.

Hornit offer payment by Klana - allowing 3 monthly installments.

Hornit HERO 24

Price
£409.00
Age Range
8–10 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Inside Leg
57–67cm
Colours
Red Brown Grey
Bike Weight
8.7kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and forks

The Hornit HERO 24 is well worth considering if you're not really into bike maintenance.

The bike has a belt drive and an internal gear hub rather than the more common bike chain and external derailleur found on kids bike in the UK.

This means there's less to go wrong, and less oily bits to transfer onto clothing.

The three speed gears make it really easy to change gear - something many children struggle with.

We’ve not reviewed this particular bike, but we have reviewed the smaller Hornit HERO 14 and were very impressed.

Even better news is the HERO 24 is currently reduced and they now offer Klarna 0% which lets you split your purchase into 3 interest-free monthly payments.

Toddlebike/Lena Scooter

Price
£22.00
Age Range
1–3 years
Colours
Red
Bike Weight
0.8kg

The Lena Toddlebike is a perfect beginners 'scooter' (or pre-balance bike) for when a child has begun walking (usually around 18months, but it can be earlier) and has an inside leg measurement of 20cm.

The Toddlebike features two wheels at the rear, making it more stable than a balance bike if your child isn't at that stage yet, and requires more stability.

The geometry is narrower than a traditional three-wheel trike, which enables your child to learn the balance skills needed to progress quickly onto a balance bike when they are ready.

It can be used inside and outside the house and is REALLY lightweight (less than 1kg).

Kidvelo Rookie 14

Price
£235.00
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.

Kidvelo Rookie 18

Price
£260.00
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!

Kidvelo Rookie 14 pedal

Price
£235.00
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.

Kidvelo Rookie 18 pedal

Price
£260.00
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.

Kidvelo Rookie 14 Balance / Pedal Bike

Price
£235.00
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.

woom Original 3 Automagic

Price
£459.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Inside Leg
47–54cm
Colours
Blue Purple Red Green Yellow
Bike Weight
6.1kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom 3 Automagic is the smallest kids bike with gears making it an excellent choice if you live in a hilly area.  The "Automagic" in the name is the best bit. The bike automatically shifts between the two gears depending on the speed it's being ridden and the gradient your child is riding up.

This gives the benefits of gears without the hassle of having to operate them - perfect for this age group.

The bike has all the features we love about woom bikes, including colour coded brakes, kickstand and water bottle mounts and very comfortable riding position.

Our reviewer found the bike really helped her with the first couple of pedal rotations to get moving, and then ride up steep Lake District hills more easily.

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