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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:

three kids riding shyre bikes side by side

Shyre Bikes range overview: a new kids bike brand built for adventure

06/05/2025

Cycle Sprog’s comprehensive guide to Shyre kids’ bikes, including information on the different models and sizing.

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Group photo of children riding bike club bikes

What size kids bike do I need?

30/04/2025

Whether your child is new to cycling, or has been a confident pedaller for years, when the time comes to buy them a new bike, figuring out what size kids bike to get them can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve created this guide to show you how to choose the right size kids’…

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Cheapest kids bikes

29/04/2025

You don’t need to break the bank to get a decent kids bike – here’s our pick of the best

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

YOMO 14 Review: Is this the perfect first pedal bike?

22/04/2025

Cycle Sprog’s review of the YOMO 14, a 14″ kids’ first pedal bike, including bike specs, rider review and bike images.

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Cube acid 240 MTB review- a girl in a navy hoodie is riding the cube acid mtb down a grassy slope

Best 24″ kids mountain bikes for age 7-10 years

17/04/2025

The best mountain bikes for children who love riding off-road bumpy stuff, hitting mountain bike trails and cross-country MTB riding. There’s something for all budgets and types of riding.

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

Best 26″ kids bikes for kids aged 9+

16/04/2025

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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