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 CHECKLIST which 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.

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:

Black mountain HUTTO review

Black Mountain HUTTO review

Read our first thoughts on the Black Mountain HUTTO, we look at the bike in detail and our budding cyclist takes it out for a spin.

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Specialized Jett kids bike adjustments

Specialized launch Jett kids bike range

Specialized launch new range of kids bikes – the Jett – with an online bike fit tool

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Children’s bikes – what’s so good about Islabikes?

Islabikes are one of the most influential bike manufacturers. Find out more about this quality brand

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Forme Kids Bikes - are they any good

Forme Kids Bike review – a closer look at the Cubley and Kinder

Our thoughts on the new Forme kids bikes

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Black Mountain KAPEL review - a closer look at this growing 18" wheel kids bike

Review of the Black Mountain KAPĒL

Our 5 year old reviewer has been putting this 18″ wheel “growing bike” through it’s paces – find out how they got on.

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Squish 18 kids bike

Review: First impressions of the Squish 18 kids bike

It’s our first ever 18″ wheel bike review – would we be impressed???

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