Great customer review, Rob ditched a heavy bike and bought a Frog! He and his daughter Sophie are loving their long bike rides now! The photo shows Sophie “on a mission” as Rob put it, from Bexhill to Hastings and back this summer on her new lightweight bike. “Ever since we bought my daughter a […]
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Stabilisers – A Bad Waste of Good Metal and Plastic
Stabilisers: Just Say No! Back in the early 1800’s, when I was a boy, I recall all the kids tearing around on little bikes fitted with stabilisers. It was what we did then. Like the 3 day week, or 3 TV channels that closed down at 11pm or pounds, shillings and pence in your pocket. […]
Read MoreRiding on the Road with Kids – How old is old enough?
Riding on the Road with Kids – How old is old enough? Recently a customer and friend of the Little Bike Company shared an interesting experience with us about a bike ride with her kids. It really got us thinking and wondering about how old your kids were when they were first cycling alongside you […]
Read MoreChoosing the right size bike for your child
Choosing the right size bike for your child Kids come in all shapes and sizes just like adults, so it’s impossible to get the perfect size bike for your child based on age alone. Getting the right size bike for your child will make the difference between a bike that is ridden regularly and one […]
Read MoreCycling Tips for Kids and Parents
Top tips for teaching your child to ride their first bike from The Little Bike Company and a few of our friends. A list of great resources that we hope you will find useful as a parent. If you do have any questions then do call or email Beth or Simon Timlett the owners of […]
Read MoreDo balance bikes need brakes?
You have made the fabulous decision to buy your child a balance bike! Balance bikes are a fantastic first bike for a young child, no complicated pedals but still lots of fun and speed! They also help kids learn to ride a pedal bike more quickly when the time comes (without the need for stabilisers […]
Read MoreIs your child’s bike heavier than yours?
How heavy is your bike? We had some fun with maths comparing the weight of some kids bikes relative to the weight of adult bikes (that Maths o’level was finally useful!) We think you will be quite shocked by the result! This Apollo Cherry bike for a 5 to 7 year old available at Halfords […]
Read MoreTeaching a child to ride a bike really quickly!
Scroll down for the video! Tips for teaching your child to ride a bike! This little boy, Patrick a friend of The Little Bike Company, learned to ride in under an hour using this really simple method! Teaching a child to balance first by removing the pedals really works. Just watch how Patrick quickly picks […]
Read MoreCycling at Dusk – Road Safety Tips for Kids
The autumnal equinox marks the start of the nights drawing in and the clocks will soon be going back. Not many of us like the idea of our kids cycling at night but dusk (sunset in Sheffield is at 3.45 in mid December) is equally and often more dangerous as drivers have yet to switch on their […]
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