Kids Bike

Hornit HERO 24 is a child focussed design bike that is part of their largest line-up, making it a brilliant choice for school commutes and weekend adventures.

At 8.82kg it’s still extremely lightweight, yet robust enough for everyday use by kids aged 6–10.

It is a premium bike that offers good value for money with its features.

The bike is equipped with intuitive MicroSHIFT Acolyte gearing, complete with a clear gear indicator, which makes changing gears smooth and easy for children.

We’ve not reviewed this specific model, but we have written a brand overview for Hornit Bikes Brand Overview that gives you an insight into the company.

If the Hornit HERO 24 isn’t quite right for your child, check out the Best 24 inch kids bikes for 7-10 year-olds for more great options.

The Hornit HERO 16 is a premium, good value bike with a child-focused design, making it an excellent choice for kids aged 3 to 6 learning to cycle or developing their skills.

Weighing in at a very light 5.5kg, this bike is easy for a child to handle and boosts their confidence whether they’re on a gentle family ride or tackling the school run.

It features the Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety and a clean, reliable chain drive, which is a change from the 2021 HERO model’s belt drive.

Cycle Sprog has a brand overview of Hornit bikes if you want to know more about the company’s approach to designing kids’ bikes.

If the Hornit HERO 16 isn’t quite right, you can check out more options in our guide to the Best 16 inch kids bikes for 4-5 year olds.

The Hornit HERO 14 is an exceptional choice for a child’s first pedal bike, especially for smaller or younger riders.

It’s an ultralight aluminium bike, weighing just 5.33kg, which makes it incredibly easy for a child to handle and manoeuvre.

Its standout feature is its low standover height, which is comparable to the much-loved, but now discontinued, Islabike Cnoc 14.

This makes the HERO 14 a perfect fit for children aged 3-5 years with an inside leg of 34-41cm, offering a confidence-boosting and frustration-free riding experience.

It features a child-friendly design, including an upright riding position, short cranks, and a new Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety, making the HERO 14 a premium, good value option from a trusted brand.

The Cube Cubie 120 pedal bike has been discontinued and replaced by the Cube Numove 120 12 inch pedal bike.

If you can find on secondhand, the bike has a lightweight aluminium frame and forks and comes with child sized brake levers, a chain protector and a carry handle on the rear of the saddle for when you end up having to carry it.

The rear brake on the Cubie 120 is a coaster brake, which is operated by your child pedalling backwards, whilst the front brake is a v-brake on the rim, operated by the brake lever.  Coaster brakes are very popular on the continent and in the US but are not very common in the UK.

They’re a good idea if your child isn’t ready to operate a brake lever, but they will have to learn how to do this when they move up to larger bikes.

For parents looking for a premium first bike, the Early Rider Belter 14 stands out with its exceptional build quality and thoughtful design. The bike’s lightweight frame and child-specific geometry make it easy to control, while the clean, maintenance-free belt drive replaces the traditional greasy chain. This all adds up to a bike that is…

The Carrera Centos Hybrid 26 is a budget-friendly kids’ bike that offers a grown-up look for older children. As a budget option, it is a good way to introduce your child to a multi-geared bike for riding on roads, paths, and light tracks. It comes equipped with a kickstand and V-brakes.

It is worth noting that this is a heavy bike, coming in at 18kg, which can be a challenge for a child to handle. The gear system features a double chainring with 14 gears, which can be overly complicated for a child new to changing gears.

For these reasons, if you’re looking for a bike that is easier for your child to ride and enjoy, you might want to consider other options.