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:

Woom Kids Bikes showcased at the 2018 Cycle Show

Woom kids bikes – a comprehensive guide

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

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White Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero Balance Bike

Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero Review

Review of the Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero balance bike. An off-road, MTB focused balance bike is put to the test by our 5-year-old reviewer.

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Frog 62 Mountain Bike

Frog MTB 62 Rider Review

Full review of the Frog 62 kids MTB, including 8-year old rider review on the trails, bike details, images and where to buy.

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Best kids' full-suspension mountain bikes: Two children wheelie-ing their mountain bikes in front of a golden hour landscape

Best kids’ full-suspension mountain bikes 2024

For Cycle Sprogs who take their MTBing seriously, we’ve found some serious mountain bikes!

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Kidvelo rookie 14 kids bike

Kidvelo Rookie 14 review – balance bike mode

Cycle Sprog’s review of the Kidvelo Rookie 14 kids balance bike, including bike specs, rider review and bike images.

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Shotgun dirt hero balance bike

Shotgun Dirt Hero Balance Bike – first look!

We take a close look at the Shotgun Dirt Hero balance bike in this first impressions review, including spec, technical details and images.

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