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:

Specialized Hotwalk Girls 2016 model

What do you think of the new Hotwalk Balance Bikes?

The new 2017 Specialized Hotwalk balance bikes are now available. We’ve been pondering the changes that have been made since last year.

Read more about What do you think of the new Hotwalk Balance Bikes?
Claud Butler and Islabikes balance bikes

Stablisers or balance bike? Why one family used both

Stabilisers or balance bike? One family tried both – here’s how they got on

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Puky LRM learner balance bike

Puky Balance Bikes – the different models explained

The Cycle Sprog team explain the differences between the many models of Puky balance bikes.

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Culprit Junior One kids road racing bike

The Culprit Junior One comes to the UK

This is one serious bike for a 6 year old! But then again if you’re riding up the Alpe d’Huez……

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Whyte 403 junior mountain bike at the 2016 Cycle Show

2017 kids mountain bikes showcased at the NEC Cycle Show

Drool over the latest junior mountain bikes to hit the shops soon!

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Early Rider Road Runner 14 balance bike

Are these the most desirable balance bikes ever?

Unless you’ve been living the life of a hermit for the past 5 or so years you can’t have failed to notice the rise in popularity of balance bikes.  A decade ago if you wanted a bike for your toddler you took the pedals off of a small kids bike. Then a few manufacturers realised this was…

Read more about Are these the most desirable balance bikes ever?

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