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.

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.

The best bike for a 1 year old toddler

05/01/2023

From 12 months there are some exciting options for getting toddlers onto two wheels.

The best 18″ wheel kids bikes for a 5 year old

07/12/2022

There’s a scarcity of decent 18″ wheel single speed bikes available, but we’ve tracked down the best available

BTwin Riverside 26 900 kids bike first impressions review

20/11/2022

The B’Twin Riverside 900 26″ inch wheel kids bike is the top of the range kids hybrid bike offered by Decathlon, and in this review we’re taking a closer look at the bike and its specification. The Riverside is a lightweight “hybrid” bike, meaning it’s designed for a child who wants to do a mix…