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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 GUIDEwhich will help you with 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:

Best 26" hybrid bikes for kids - A young girl mounting a blue 26" hybrid bike in a park

Best 26 inch kids bikes for kids aged 9+

11/09/2025

What happens when your child has grown out of a 24″ wheel kids bike, but isn’t big enough to move up to an adult bike. These junior sized 26″ wheel hybrid will fill that gap.

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Specialized Jett 20 in use

Best 20 inch kids mountain bikes for 5-6 year olds

11/09/2025

Finding kids 20″ wheel mountain bikes is no mean feat! The a look at our shortlist of some of the best 20 inch wheel kids mountain bikes available today

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BTWIN 16 Discover 900 review- a girl in a pink jumper riding next to a very blue lake with big mountains in the background

Best 16 inch kids bikes for 4-5 year olds

11/09/2025

Getting a first bike is such a huge milestone – we take a look at the best 16″ wheel bikes for ages 4 to 6 year olds to get pedalling on

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A little boy riding his red yomo bike with a blue helmet on a gravel path on a sunny day with mountains behind

Best kids bikes 2025

20/08/2025

Here’s our selection of the best kids bikes for children of all ages

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Frog 62 MTB - rider review - pump track

Best 24 inch kids bikes for 7-10 year-olds

18/08/2025

Welcome to our buyers guide that recommends the best 24 inch wheel kids bikes in a range of different prices and bike types. A 24 inch kids bike is usually suitable for children aged about 8 years old and over, but at this stage the height of your child and size of bike frame is…

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Yellow Hornit AIRO 14 being ridden by a girl in a pink jacket on a large step

Best balance bikes 2025

15/08/2025

Our pick of the best balance bikes to invest in your little one’s lifelong enjoyment of cycling

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