What Are You Buying? At 11 years old, most pre-teens are ready to ride a 26” bike. It’s still important to take your kid’s measurements and make sure a 26 incher is right for them. Depending on their height, a 24” MTB might be better. But most 11 year olds …

What Are You Buying? 1. Full Suspension MTB This is a proper mountain bike, not some imitation MTB for kids. Of course, it cannot handle extreme trails but it’s perfect for anything a 10-year old can throw at it. So feel free to take your kid out on child-friendly mountain …

You’ve already gotten your kid a perfectly sized bike or you’ve spotted one that you want to buy. Now what’s remaining is a good quality helmet to keep them safe. You can’t just buy any kids’ helmet. It’s essential that they wear the right size not just for comfort when …

If you’ve shopped for a kid’s bike before you or if you are currently looking for a good one for your child, you may have noticed that they are a bit too heavy for the kids who are supposed to be riding them. Most bikes within your child’s weight range …

What Are You Buying? 1. 20” MTB Bike A 20” bike is just about perfect for 9 year olds. It’s a step up from their small beginner MTB but not too big to make riding uncomfortable and unsafe. Some 7 and 8 year olds will also find it to be …

Kids are ready to ride a bike by the time they are 2 years. A 10” or 12” bike with stabilisers or a balance bike is ideal for this age. By the time they are 3 or 4, most kids have learnt how to pedal and balance on a bike …

What Are You Buying? 1. 20” Kid-Friendly MTB Unlike most kids’ bikes that are just styled as MTBs but are actually not mountain bikes, this one is a real MTB. They can go riding outdoors on junior trails. To make it comfortable, you can adjust the handlebars and the saddle …

Most 7 year olds are not yet tall enough to safely ride a 24” bike. Not only will it be too tall for them to pedal properly, it might also be too heavy and unwieldy. The best way to choose the best bike size for your child is to measure …

What Are You Buying? 1. Sturdy BMX Frame and Pegs Even if your kid is not begging you to get them a BMX bike, I recommend getting them one. BMX bikes are naturally sturdier and more durable than standard models, making them great for kids. This is because they use …

What Are You Buying? 1. Lightweight but Hardy Alloy Frame For an 18” bike, the Ammaco Bolt MTB is surprisingly light. It weighs just 11.7kg. This is because it uses an alloy frame rather than a steel frame. The frame is just as powerful but significantly lighter than steel. The …