{"id":302,"date":"2021-12-07T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=271114"},"modified":"2021-12-07T16:15:22","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T15:15:22","slug":"best-kids-bikes-2021-a-buyers-guide-to-childrens-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-kids-bikes-2021-a-buyers-guide-to-childrens-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best kids\u2019 bikes 2021: a buyer\u2019s guide to children\u2019s bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oli Woodman\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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\n<\/p><p>Buying a child a new bike in 2021? Finding it hard to pick the best kids\u2019 bike for your little one? Relax, we\u2019ve put together a simple guide to help you choose wisely.<\/p>\n<p>Positive early experiences can have a huge effect on our lives, and with cycling being such an incredible way to get about in an environmentally friendly way, to keep fit, get some fresh air and to socialise, encouraging kids to cycle is a fantastic idea.<\/p>\n<p>Having the right bike can make a big difference to a child\u2019s early cycling experiences and ultimately help them to enjoy the sport we love.<\/p>\n<p>From finding the right size bike to product recommendations for a range of age groups, our guide to buying the best kids\u2019 bike has it covered.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the perfect bike, why not check out our <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/beginners-guide-to-cycling-with-kids\/"\">guide to cycling with kids<\/a> to get things started. Before you know it, the whole family will be out enjoying life on two wheels.<\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the right size bike for your child<\/h2>\n<p>The most important factors to consider when choosing a bike for your child are height and ability.<\/p>\n<p>The weight of the bike will also affect its handling, and bikes at the very low end of the price spectrum are often the heaviest.<\/p>\n<p>If you already know what size bike to go for, scroll down to see our suggestions for children of each age group.<\/p>\n<h3>Why it\u2019s important to get the right size<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-657917\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_10-1-805329a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Woom\" kids=\"\" bikes=\"\" title=\""Woom\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> There\u2019s more to sizing kids\u2019 bikes than simply frame size.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Woom<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Kids grow remarkably fast, and no one knows that better than their parents!<\/p>\n<p>While it might be tempting to buy a bike that\u2019s a little too large for your child for them to \u2018grow into\u2019, this can actually hamper the learning process and make it much harder for them.<\/p>\n<p>Riding a bike that\u2019s too big can not only make it more difficult to manoeuvre, but it can also really take the fun out of the process. If you want your child\u2019s first memories of cycling to be positive and enjoyable, then making sure you find a bike that\u2019s the perfect size for them at their current measurements is really key.<\/p>\n<h3>How bikes differ in size<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-287270\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Kids'\" bikes=\"\" range=\"\" widely=\"\" in=\"\" wheel=\"\" size.=\"\" getting=\"\" the=\"\" right=\"\" one=\"\" matters=\"\" title=\""1416337463548-1b6vp1dqd691h-53d3b35"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Kids\u2019 bikes range widely in wheel size. Getting the right one matters.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ben Delaney \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>There are two ways in which children\u2019s bikes differ in size: the wheels and the frame. These two major elements increase in size, in tandem, as the child grows. However, unlike adult bikes, kids\u2019 bikes are typically measured and sold by wheel size.<\/p>\n<p>The smallest wheels you\u2019re likely to find are tiny 12-inch wheels on balance bikes, and they then go up to 26 inches for some bikes designed for teenagers. Sizes typically increase in two-inch increments. The frames are designed with geometry to accommodate the increasing wheel size as children grow.<\/p>\n<p>On smaller frames, you\u2019ll find correspondingly reduced-size components too, from smaller, adjustable-reach brake levers to shorter cranks.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our guide to <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/guide-to-kids-bike-wheel-sizes\/"\">kids\u2019 bike wheel sizes<\/a> for more help on what size bike to choose.<\/p>\n<h3>How to choose the right size bike<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-657913\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/woom_Campaign_mood_09-1-10a3575.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Woom\" kids=\"\" bikes=\"\" with=\"\" pedals=\"\" title=\""Woom\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Most bike brands will offer comprehensive guides to help you find the right size for your child.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Woom <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>You can pretty much disregard the age of your child when it comes to choosing the right size bike: height and inseam length are much more important, as kids grow at such varying rates.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find that most brands offer size guides for helping you to choose the best-sized bike. For example, Woom and Islabikes both offer inseam charts, accompanied by tips for measuring your child.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to sitting your child on the bike that you\u2019re looking to buy, you need to make sure that they can reach both feet on the ground while sitting on the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>This is not only important for giving a good pedalling position, but also allows the child to stop and put their feet down when they want to.<\/p>\n<p>The second element of the fit is the reach. You need to make sure that they can not only comfortably reach the handlebars with both hands, but also the brake levers \u2013 and be able to operate these easily. Some bikes will be built with adjustable-reach brake levers, so check for these.<\/p>\n<h3>What if your child is in between sizes?<\/h3>\n<p>Again, as tempting as it might be to size up like you might with school uniform or shoes, it\u2019s usually best here to choose the smaller size. Why is that?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a larger bike will typically be harder for a child to steer, stop and start, especially where they might need to stand on their tiptoes to reach the floor. This larger bike might feel more intimidating and less comfortable, especially for less confident riders.<\/p>\n<p>As the feelings of control, security and confidence are key to an enjoyable cycling experience for kids, it\u2019s clear to see why a smaller bike is likely to offer a better experience here if you\u2019re unsure between sizes.<\/p>\n<p>The exception to this guidance would be that if the child is really on the cusp of the larger size, it might be a better idea because they\u2019ll be able to enjoy riding it for much longer, as well as have a more efficient pedal stroke on the larger bike.<\/p>\n<h3>How long until a child outgrows their bike?<\/h3>\n<p>Of course no two children are the same or grow at the same rates, but some brands suggest that their bikes last an average of two years before it\u2019s outgrown. This is if it\u2019s purchased when the child fits in the lower end of the sizing bracket.<\/p>\n<p>This might not seem like long at all, but thankfully many of these quality children\u2019s bikes hold excellent resale value. Some brands also offer trade-in schemes when you purchase a larger-sized bike.<\/p>\n<h3>How a child\u2019s cycling skill can affect size<\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, it\u2019s not only your child\u2019s measurements that can dictate which size will be best for them. Their skill level also has a bearing on what size and weight of bike will be best.<\/p>\n<p>A less confident or less skilled child might really benefit from a slightly smaller, more lightweight bicycle. This is because they tend to be easier for the child to handle and manoeuvre, as well as to get onto and dismount.<\/p>\n<p>Having said this, the most key part will still be getting the basic fit right, again for your child\u2019s physical size, rather than age.<\/p>\n<h2>Balance bike vs pedal bike<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C270,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C270,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-271128\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1446551731965-uso18ejbm8t9-c0ffdd1-e1603807733149.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Best\" kids=\"\" bikes=\"\" title=\""Best\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> After a new bike for your child but not sure where to start? Let us help!<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Courtesy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>First things first, when it comes to kids\u2019 bikes, what\u2019s on offer?<\/p>\n<p>You might be thinking it\u2019s just a shrunken-down adult bike, but in reality it\u2019s a little different. There\u2019s a lot to consider when buying a kids\u2019 bike but, broadly speaking, let\u2019s start with the two main options: a balance bike and a pedal bike.<\/p>\n<p>Balance bikes have become really popular over recent years as a child\u2019s first bike, and with good reason too, which we\u2019ll come on to later. Alternatively, there\u2019s the more traditional approach of small pedal bikes, often fitted with removable stabilisers.<\/p>\n<p>Children\u2019s bikes tend to feature flat bars rather than the drop bars we\u2019re used to seeing on road bikes, especially for younger ages. As they grow, you are likely to find more choice, including rigid and suspension bikes, with hybrids and hardtails on offer.<\/p>\n<p>The first stages of teaching a child how to ride a bike are really crucial, and the balance bike has been something of a revelation for many keen parents \u2013 not to mention kids.<\/p>\n<p>These simple little bikes don\u2019t feature pedals, and some don\u2019t have a brake either. The clue is in the name: a balance bike teaches the child fundamental balancing skills, which they simply don\u2019t get by riding a pedal bike fitted with stabilisers.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-314765\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74-e1616676044333.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Balance\" bikes=\"\" are=\"\" great=\"\" for=\"\" learning=\"\" how=\"\" to=\"\" ride=\"\" but=\"\" won=\"\" work=\"\" longer=\"\" distances.=\"\" title=\""2-1513090515485-lxjrkvbndrg0-7fa3c74"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Balance bikes are great for learning how to ride.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Oli Woodman \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>In fact, the technique for cornering a bike with or without stabilisers is really quite different, as these effectively turn the bike into a tricycle, so starting out with stabilisers can actually complicate, rather than aid, the learning process.<\/p>\n<p>By learning on a balance bike, kids can master balance, steering and sometimes braking techniques from the very start, which they can then build on when it comes to upgrading to their first pedal bike, and adding the challenge of pedalling.<\/p>\n<p>Balance bikes are great for children from as soon as they start walking to around four years old, although the time to switch to a pedal bike will vary according to the child\u2019s capability.<\/p>\n<p>Some will take a little longer to grasp these early skills and others will pick them up much faster.<\/p>\n<h2>The best kids\u2019 bikes in 2021<\/h2>\n<h3>Ages 4 to 6<\/h3>\n<p>For children aged four to six, measuring around 105cm to 115cm \/ 3ft 5in to 3ft 9in, go for a bike with 14in to 16in wheels. Most of these are simple bikes with pedals and brakes, and many come with a small range of gears.<\/p>\n<h3>Ages 7 to 10<\/h3>\n<p>For ages seven to 10 (height 115cm to 135cm \/ 3ft 9in to 4ft 5in), choose a bike with 18in to 20in wheels. You\u2019ll also start to see a wider range of gears appearing at this price point, and you may find bikes with front suspension, which are more suitable for rough terrain.<\/p>\n<h3>Ages 10 to 13<\/h3>\n<p>Children aged between 10 and 13 (height 135cm to 150cm \/ 4ft 5in to 5ft) will usually move on to a 24in-wheel bike and, at this point, you\u2019ll find bikes that are essentially a smaller version of an adult bike.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also start to see different types of bike, from junior-sized road bikes and mountain bikes to hybrid\/leisure bikes. Choose a bike type that\u2019s going to suit the majority of the riding your child will be doing \u2013 if it\u2019s mostly going to be off-road, wide tyres with a grippy tread are a good choice, for example.<\/p>\n<h3>Teenagers<\/h3>\n<p>For teenagers, you\u2019re going to be looking at adult bikes in smaller sizes. There are smaller wheel-size options for junior road bikes, such as 650b, but most bikes will have 26in, 27.5in or 700c wheels.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that these sizes are a guideline only. If your teen is taller or smaller than average, or more or less confident, they may be better off on a different size. If in doubt, talk to your local bike shop.<\/p>\n<h2>How to teach a child to ride a bike<\/h2>\n<p>Need to teach a child how to ride? We\u2019ve got a separate guide on <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/skills\/how-to-teach-a-child-to-cycle-in-30-minutes\/"\">how to teach a child to ride a bike<\/a> in only 30 minutes. Or just watch the video tutorial below.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also got a guide on <a href=\""http:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/beginners\/gear\/article\/how-to-teach-a-kid-to-ride-using-a-balance-bike-42867\/"\">how to teach a child to ride a balance bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\""Teach\" your=\"\" kid=\"\" how=\"\" to=\"\" ride=\"\" a=\"\" bike=\"\" bikeradar=\"\" ultimate=\"\" guide=\"\" width=\""200"\" height=\""113"\" src=\""https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/imPQ3lysWnU?feature=oembed"\" frameborder=\""0"\" allow=\""accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2>Best bikes and balance bikes for ages 1 to 4<\/h2>\n<p>Your child has just started walking and you\u2019re keen to make the transition to the bike for your budding rider as natural as possible. Enter stage left, the balance bike.<\/p>\n<p>Weight is a surprisingly important factor here.<\/p>\n<p>No, your kid\u2019s not looking to get airtime or take on a hill climb race just yet \u2013 but compared to a toddler, the weight of a bike is really significant. The lighter you can afford within your budget, the better, as this is likely to make it much easier for your child, and hence more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>Although some more basic balance bikes won\u2019t be fitted with a brake, it\u2019s a good idea to look for one that does. Your child can learn this important skill in the early stages, before moving on to a pedal bike. This is especially important if your local playground or park is a bit hilly.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-608254\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/DSC01197_FINAL-c09bd80.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Young\" girl=\"\" ridinng=\"\" the=\"\" hotwalk=\"\" carbon=\"\" title=\""DSC01197_FINAL"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Balance bikes are generally accepted as the best way to teach young children to ride.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Balance bikes that have an easily adjustable seatpost can also be a good idea, as this can be adapted as they grow.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, look for a balance bike that\u2019s made to last. Dragged through the mud, splashed through puddles and maybe even left out in the rain: you want a bike that\u2019ll stand up to the rigous of heavy use and still be in good condition to pass on or sell after. 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The lightweight aluminium frame rolls on 12in wheels and features a rear brake, so your child can get used to braking and steering from the get-go.<\/p>\n<p>Every component is carefully considered with the beginner rider in mind, from the narrow grips to the ergonomic saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Choose from five fun, bright colourways.<\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"Woom\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" sport=\"\" balance=\"\" bike=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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It features a long seatpost that can be lowered fully or raised high to fit your child.<\/p>\n<p>A durable steel frame should withstand some rough treatment and the tyres are designed to be puncture-proof.<\/p>\n<p>We like the built-in footrests, so when your child gets the hang of gliding along on the bike, they\u2019ve got somewhere to rest their feet. 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title=\""Best\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Specialized\u2019s Hotwalk has little foot platforms.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"\/><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3139 \/ \u20ac190 \/ $225 \/ AU$280<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Specialized\u2019s Hotwalk comes with foot platforms, which are great for when little ones have got the hang of balancing, before transitioning to pedals.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s available with a step-through frame or a top-tube frame, and there\u2019s also an adjustable bar-height option for growing children.<\/p>\n<p>Specced with Specialized\u2019s airless Rhythm Lite Sport tyres, it\u2019s equally at home on dirt or tarmac and won\u2019t suffer punctures.<\/p>\n<p>For a 2.1kg lightweight (yet eye-wateringly priced) alternative, check out the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/specialized-hotwalk-carbon-balance-bike\/"\">Specialized Hotwalk Carbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"Specialized\" hotwalk=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Best bikes for ages 4 to 6<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Master basic skills on a tiny shredder.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>By now, the skills of the balance bike have been well and truly mastered. Your kid is zipping about in front of you, flinging legs to gain speed, cornering with confidence and effectively braking. It\u2019s just the time to think about adding the next element into the mix: pedalling.<\/p>\n<p>Moving from a balance bike to a pedal bike is a really crucial step, and fit is key here.<\/p>\n<p>You need to make sure that your child can comfortably reach the floor with their feet when seated in the saddle, as well as reaching the handlebars and crucially the brake levers.<\/p>\n<p>To keep it simple, your child\u2019s first pedal bike might only have a single, or couple of gears to choose from. Once they\u2019ve mastered the art of pedalling, they can move on to having many more gears as they grow and size up to bigger bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Just like with a balance bike, having a lightweight option here is also really helpful, as your child is likely to still be very small.<\/p>\n<p>The riding position is best if it is relatively upright. As they get to grips with pedalling, this will help them focus on what\u2019s going on around them.<\/p>\n<p>These bikes typically measure up with 14in or 16in wheels. If the bike was already supplied with stabilisers, and your child is confident riding without them, then remove them ASAP.<\/p>\n<p>Most kids\u2019 bikes in this price bracket should allow you to adjust the reach to the brakes. Many also have coaster brakes rather than lever-operated brakes, which are operated by back-pedalling.<\/p>\n<h2>Early Rider Belter 16in<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" rider=\"\" belter=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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This is a great idea on a kids\u2019 bike because the belt requires no oiling and won\u2019t get dirty like a regular chain.<\/p>\n<p>The shiny aluminium frame looks good and is lightweight, and overall this is a bike that\u2019s been built with care and attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p>The 16in Vee mountain bike tyres look the part at 2in wide and are perfect for carving on those thrilling muddy slopes, rolling over roots or zooming across gravel. There are also powerful Tektro v-brakes front and rear, with special short-reach levers for small hands.<\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"early\" rider=\"\" belter=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Orange Pop 16<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" pop=\"\" bike=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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It\u2019s a proper shrunken mountain bike for the promising young ripper.<\/p>\n<p>The frame follows the same long, low and slack mantra of Orange\u2019s big bikes. It\u2019s a singlespeed, so there are no gears to struggle with or break, and the proper 2.15in Kenda tyres are another highlight. 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Pop the pedals on and it will work as a regular pedal bike, except \u2013 and here\u2019s the cool bit \u2013 the frame and gearing can be adapted to suit the rider. So smaller kids can have as good a fit as possible and the bike can change with them.<\/p>\n<p>The bikes are designed to be light and therefore easier for smaller people to ride, and have good-quality brakes with levers designed for small hands.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s available in four bright colours \u2013 purple, neon green, sky blue and orange.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/blackmountain.bike\/products\/skog"\" target=\""_blank"\" rel=\""noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Available from\u00a0Black Mountain Bikes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2>Best bikes for ages 6 to 10<\/h2>\n<p>Your child\u2019s second pedal bike can not only increase in size, but in features too. The bigger wheels (18-20in) will be shod with wider tyres, and the larger frame will be complemented with slightly wider handlebars and longer cranks.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re likely to find more gears on a bike of this size, as your child learns how to use these effectively on longer rides involving more challenging inclines and descents.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also start to see suspension making an appearance (usually suspension forks only).<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that cheaper suspension bikes can be heavier than their non-suspension alternatives, and if the bike is to be ridden off-road, some good-quality, wide, puncture-resistant tyres should be a higher priority.<\/p>\n<h2>Specialized Riprock 20<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" riprock=\"\" bike=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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It\u2019s now generally accepted that getting the basics dialled without the added complication (and weight) of suspension is a smart way to go.<\/p>\n<p>There are two sizes available, the 20in-wheel model, or the larger 24in model for taller kids. When it comes to more technical features, the 24in Expert model does use a 10mm travel Manitou suspension fork.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s fire roads, trails, urban commutes or sessioning the pump track, the Specialized Ripock is well equipped to tackle it all.<\/p>\n<p>The Riprock also comes in a great range of colours.<\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"Specialized\" riprock=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Scott Scale\/Contessa 20<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" scale=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Versatile enough for random adventures and cycling to school.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Frog<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>Frog 69: \u00a3430 \/ $590<\/li>\n<li>Frog 73: \u00a3440 \/ $670<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Frog, a British company dedicated to making lightweight bikes for children, has a range of options including road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids.<\/p>\n<p>The 69 and 73 are both flat-bar hybrid bikes that are simple yet versatile enough to deal with the ride to school as well as after-school antics.<\/p>\n<p>The number refers to the frame size, with the 69 suitable for ages 10 to 12 and the 73 for ages 12 to 14 (or thereabouts, height dependant).<\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" 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You can also get junior versions of bikes that have a slightly smaller wheel size, such as road bikes with 650b wheels rather than the adult 700c wheels, and mountain bikes with 26in wheels rather than the now more common 27.5in wheels, or even 29ers.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to consult (stealthily if it\u2019s supposed to be a surprise purchase) with your child about the type, brand and colour of bike they\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<p>If your teenager is really getting into their sport, there are now plenty of high-quality race-ready road and mountain bikes that will cultivate their competitive edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Islabikes Creig<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-413651\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/Islabikes-Creig-d587e38.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Best\" kids=\"\" bikes=\"\" title=\""Best\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Islabikes Creig is available for younger and older riders. Its geometry looks pretty rad too.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Islabikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3799.99\u2013\u00a31099.99<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Creig is an aluminium-framed hardtail mountain bike with progressive geometry, that\u2019s designed to suit a smaller rider. A high-quality RockShox 30 Gold air fork can be tuned to suit the child\u2019s weight and riding conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Four wheel sizes mean there\u2019s a Creig for riders aged from just eight years right the way through to teens.<\/p>\n<p>The Creig 27\u2019s spec highlights include that adjustable RockShox air fork, SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes and a single-chainring transmission from SRAM.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.islabikes.co.uk\/product\/bikes\/creig\/"\" target=\""_blank"\" rel=\""noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Buy direct from Islabikes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"Islabikes\" creig=\"\" 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alt=\""Best\" kids=\"\" bikes=\"\" title=\""Best\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Luath is versatile enough to take on cyclocross competition, road riding or gravel riding.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Islabikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3799.99\u2013\u00a3899.99<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Luath from Islabikes is such a versatile bike that you can order it with road, cyclocross or gravel tyres. 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/07\/grand-canyon-younghero_2653_tm_P5-2e0cc12.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/07\/grand-canyon-younghero_2653_tm_P5-2e0cc12.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/07\/grand-canyon-younghero_2653_tm_P5-2e0cc12.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-454754\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/07\/grand-canyon-younghero_2653_tm_P5-2e0cc12.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""2021\" canyon=\"\" grand=\"\" young=\"\" hero=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""grand-canyon-younghero_2653_tm_P5"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The 2021 Canyon Grand Canyon Young Hero takes inspiration from the brand\u2019s adult bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Canyon<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li style=\""font-weight:\"><span style=\""font-weight:\">\u00a3649<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\""font-weight:\">Inspired by the adult <\/span><a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2021-canyon-grand-canyon\/"\"><span style=\""font-weight:\">Grand Canyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\""font-weight:\"> range, this 27.5in-wheel hardtail mountain bike is designed to provide a competent introduction to the world of off-road riding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\""font-weight:\">The sleek aluminium frame is fitted with a 100mm SR Suntour XCR suspension fork for control as well as comfort, while Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes provide plenty of easy-to-use stopping power. The Grand Canyon Young Hero has 11 gears from its Shimano Deore M5100 groupset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\""font-weight:\">Grips, saddle, pedals and cockpit are all Canyon\u2019s own, and are designed to suit smaller riders.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"Canyon\" grand=\"\" canyon=\"\" young=\"\" hero=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>What else should you consider when buying a kids\u2019 bike?<\/h2>\n<p>Now we\u2019re going to take a closer look at what else you need to consider when buying a kids\u2019 bike, including suspension, weight, gears and brakes, and protection.<\/p>\n<h3>Type of bike<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source 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type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-162527\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Salsa\" cycles=\"\" has=\"\" two=\"\" new=\"\" mountain=\"\" bikes=\"\" for=\"\" young=\"\" rippers=\"\" title=\""salsa-timberjack-kids-1-1513374434207-53p5akjf1eib-6516854"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> As your child grows, you\u2019ll find more different bike types available.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Courtesy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The different styles of bikes will be more varied as your child grows. In the early stages, kids\u2019 bikes tend to be rigid, flat-bar bikes, from balance bikes through to early pedal cycles. Off-road bikes with wider tyres and potentially a suspension fork comes later, as do drop-bar road bikes.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s essential is getting the fundamental skills mastered in the early stages, rather than trying to specialise into any particular cycling discipline yet.<\/p>\n<h3>Should you buy a bike with suspension?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""mceTemp"\"\/>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-413444\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/11\/Wild-24-Kids-Bike-6cff295.jpeg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Wild\" kids=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Wild\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> In most cases, you\u2019re best off avoiding suspension on smaller bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Go Outdoors<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Thinking of looking for a bike with suspension for your budding shredder? In short, don\u2019t. For really young children, when inflated to the correct pressures, tyres can provide all the suspension they need.<\/p>\n<p>For children of a really young age and small size, suspension forks not only make the bike much heavier, and therefore harder to handle, but can also be a lot more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s much better to opt for a rigid bike with good brakes and wider tyres, leaving the added complication of suspension for when they\u2019ve grown a little and mastered the fundamentals without it.<\/p>\n<h3>Weight<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-400618\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/Black-Mountain-Hutto-kids-bike-4-ca37a4c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Black\" mountain=\"\" hutto=\"\" kids=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Black\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The smaller the child, the more important bike weight becomes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Black Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Bike weight is something we\u2019ve mentioned already, but it\u2019s worth emphasing again.<\/p>\n<p>Because children are much lighter than adults, their bike\u2019s comparative weight becomes really important, and has a big effect on how easy the bike is to ride and handle.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to choose the lightest bike that you can afford within your budget at the optimum size for your child. This should make the whole process more enjoyable for your young cyclist, and for you too!<\/p>\n<h3>Gears and brakes<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-650690\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/RipRock_0164-5414912.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Specialized\" riprock=\"\" gearing=\"\" title=\""Specialized\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The larger the bike, the more gears they tend to feature.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised if the bikes you\u2019re looking at don\u2019t feature many gears \u2013 this doesn\u2019t mean bad value for money. These are typically reserved for larger kids\u2019 bikes, and hence older children, so that there are only one or two new things to concentrate on learning for each new bike size.<\/p>\n<p>Many first pedal bikes will be either singlespeed or only feature a few gears. As they increase in size, you\u2019ll find 8-speed cassettes and single chainring options, for example.<\/p>\n<p>As well as keeping things simple in the early stages, limiting the gears also helps to keep bikes lightweight. As a child grows in both size and ability, gears become more important for longer rides, where they\u2019re more likely to encounter a hill or two.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re likely to find either rim or disc brakes, with levers on the handlebars. You might even find a pedal brake, or coaster brake, which is a legal requirement for kids\u2019 bikes with a maximum seat height of 25in or less that are sold in the US.<\/p>\n<p>While coaster brakes, which are applied by backpedalling, are often thought to be easier for children to use, causing fewer accidents due to harsh braking, they don\u2019t give quite as much control as rim or disc brakes, especially when it comes to riding off-road.<\/p>\n<p>On the handlebars, the brakes are not only smaller than adults\u2019 bikes, but also feature adjustable brake levers so you can reduce the reach for smaller hands. Gear shifting is often through a grip shifter, which can take less strength to shift.<\/p>\n<h3>Protection<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C170,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C170,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C229,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C229,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C314,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C314,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C351,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C351,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C231,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C231,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=556%2C315,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C315,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-309367\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C351"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Creepy\" hands=\"\" that=\"\" what=\"\" the=\"\" kids=\"\" want=\"\" on=\"\" their=\"\" helmets=\"\" right=\"\" nutcase=\"\" thinks=\"\" so=\"\" title=\""weird-11-1506369188657-1r08oaoz3in7y-cdc46b6"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> There are loads of fun designs to choose from when it comes to kids\u2019 lids.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ben Delaney \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While you\u2019re shopping for your child\u2019s first bike, it\u2019s also a really good idea to check out the protection on offer. A helmet is crucial here, and it needs to be well-fitting to be safe. Make sure that it doesn\u2019t move around at all when fitted before you buy.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-kids-bike-helmets-a-buyers-guide\/"\">buyer\u2019s guide to kids\u2019 helmets<\/a> offers a few recommendations, as well as help to ensure you get a well-fitting helmet for your child.<\/p>\n<p>For children just getting to grips with riding, it might be a good idea to invest in some knee and elbow pads too, which can help avoid the almost inevitable bumps and scrapes that come with learning how to ride.<\/p>\n<p>One final point worth mentioning \u2013 many kids\u2019 bikes come with a chainguard and that\u2019s often useful to keep little hands clean and safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Over to you<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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It will also ensure that you really get your money\u2019s worth from your investment, rather than the bike simply getting relegated to the shed and forgotten about!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you are considering doing the school or nursery run by bike, we have plenty of advice for <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/handy-tips-for-commuting-with-kids\/"\">commuting with kids<\/a>.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oli Woodman Published: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 at 12:00 am Buying a child a new bike in 2021? Finding it hard to pick the best kids\u2019 bike for your little one? Relax, we\u2019ve put together a simple guide to help you choose wisely. 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