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:

Cube Kids 240 SL

Cube 240 kids mountain bike review

The Cube 240 is a great mountain bike for a 7 or 8 year old. Here’s our review

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Review of Barracuda Girls Pink 24 XC bike

Review: Barracuda Cuda XC Sport 24 junior front suspension mountain bike

What would our 7 year old reviewer think of her first go on a 24″ wheel mountain bike?

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Adventure Zooom balance bike review

The Adventure Zooom is a lightweight balance bike, but will it get a 3 year old zooming quickly?

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Building a balance bike at the Bicycle Academy

Chris has been on a balance bike building course – lots of brazing and biscuits!

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Zigo Leader tricycle in pushchair mode

Review of the Zigo Leader tricycle for cycling with a baby

Zigo Leader tricycle for cycling with a baby How to continue cycling with a baby in tow can be challenging for many new parents. New mum Dawn Rahman shares with us her solution – the Zigo Leader tricycle. “My husband and I began looking at bicycles that would be suitable for carrying newborns, soon after…

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