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. 

 

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:   When you buy through links on our page we may get a small commission if the retailer has an affiliate scheme. You can find out how this works in our affiliate policy. Thanks for supporting us in this way! 

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:

Cube Reaction C:62 Youth xc race bike

Cube Reaction C:62 youth 27.5″ and 29″ wheel mountain bike – a first look

A new option for older kids who like to ride fast!

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Cubie 180 is a new 18" wheel kids mountain bike

Cube Bikes launch new 18″ wheel kids mountain bike

Cube launch new 18″ wheel, single speed MTB

Read more about Cube Bikes launch new 18″ wheel kids mountain bike
Worx JA700 reivew - the 700c kids road bike in action

Review of the Worx JA700 junior road bike

A road bike for speed demons (and parents who can keep up)

Read more about Review of the Worx JA700 junior road bike
Practising front wheel lifts on an Islabikes Creig 24 at The Track Bike Park, Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall

Review of the Islabikes Creig 24 and Creig 26

We put Islabikes MTB offering through its paces. Will it get the thumbs up?

Read more about Review of the Islabikes Creig 24 and Creig 26
Our family cycling holiday

How we became a mountain biking family in just one year

In just over a year we’ve gone from casual cyclists to mountain bikers – here’s our journey

Read more about How we became a mountain biking family in just one year
Islabike Beinn 27

Islabikes launch new Beinn 27 kids bike

27.5″ wheels for a ten year old. Islabikes again change expectations around kids bikes.

Read more about Islabikes launch new Beinn 27 kids bike

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