The Best Kids’ Bikes for Every Purpose
From their first bike with training wheels to the ride to school.
Find the ideal children's bike to suit your needs — from the first pedal stroke to the ride to school.
For a child’s first bike
At 2 to 4 years old, a child needs a bike they can lift and steer on their own. The Bebe Stars Speedy 12" weighs just 6.5 kg, making it the lightest option we recommend here, and comes with training wheels.
It is designed as a “4-in-1”: parents who have bought it say the pedals can be removed, it has a parent handle, and it folds to fit in the trunk. This means it starts out as a balance bike and becomes a regular little bike when the child is ready.
For Your Child’s First Bike
- 12" wheels: for children aged 2–4
- Just 6.5 kg: light enough for a small child to lift
- With training wheels
- 4-in-1 design that grows with your child
Featured user review:
“Perfect first bike, very attractive and with lots of clever features. Removable pedals, training wheels, a push handle, a folding frame for easy transport in the car, solid tires that won’t puncture or go flat. Includes a brake and a bell.”
For neighborhood rides with training wheels
Between the ages of 3 and 5, children are ready to pedal and eager to head out to the square or the park. The Orient Terry 14" comes with training wheels for those first rides, plus a basket, bell and mudguards, so there’s nothing else you need to buy.
It weighs 9 kg and has V-brakes. Of the 14" bikes we compared, it comes with the most accessories, and it’s available in other colors too.
For neighborhood rides with training wheels
- 14" wheels: for children aged 3–5
- Training wheels included
- Basket, bell and mudguards included
- V-brakes
- Weight: 9 kg
Featured customer review:
“A truly wonderful bike that has been with us until now, and which we’re only replacing because our child has outgrown it. It has NEVER needed anything. Everything is perfect.”
For longer rides
At ages 6 to 8, children ride faster and farther, so the brakes matter more. The Byox 18" has disc brakes, which stop the bike with less effort and work better downhill than conventional brakes.
The 18" wheels are suitable for children aged 6–8, and the bike comes with training wheels, which are useful if your child is moving up to a bigger bike and needs a few days to adjust. It weighs 10.1 kg. It costs more than the other bikes on the list, and the difference comes down to the disc brakes.
For longer rides with reliable braking
- Disc brakes: stops with less effort
- 18" wheels: for children aged 6–8
- With training wheels
- Weight: 10.1 kg
Byox's BMX kids' bike is an ideal choice for young riders aged 6 to 8, with a height of 115 to 125 centimetres. It features an 18-inch wheel, suitable for beginners as well as those who want to try tricks and manoeuvres. The bike has no suspension, making it more stable and durable on various surfaces. It's ideal for city rides and playful adventures, filling every day with fun and activity.
For the ride to school
At 8 to 10 years old, a bicycle becomes a way to get around—to school or to a friend’s house in the neighboring neighborhood. The Orient Terry 20" features LED lights, helping your child stay visible on winter afternoons when it gets dark early.
The mudguards keep clothes clean on wet roads, and the bell is already fitted. With 20" wheels and a weight of 11.5 kg, it’s also available in other colors.
For the Ride to School
- LED lights for visibility in the evening
- Mudguards and a bell
- 20" wheels: for children aged 8–10
- V-brakes
- Weight: 11.5 kg
Featured user review:
“Excellent product at a very good price”
Before choosing, start with the wheel size: when seated on the saddle, your child should be able to touch the ground with their toes. If your child is between two sizes, the smaller one is usually easier to handle. And don’t forget the helmet.
This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.
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