At The Little Bike Company, we don’t offer stabilisers with our bikes, as we firmly believe they actively prevent children from learning how to ride them. In recent years this has become a lot more widely acknowledged by many parents – although many bike manufacturers continue to fit them. We are still often asked by […]
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The easy way to teach a child to ride a bike!
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike! – We totally agree, however we think that it is even more enjoyable to ride your bike with your family. The sooner you teach your children to ride a bike, the sooner you can enjoy fun family bike rides. Learn how to teach your child […]
Read MoreStabilisers – 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 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 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 MoreTeaching a child to ride a bike – Patrick’s first bike!
Patrick being fitted for a new helmet at The Little Bike Company showroom in Berkhamsted! We’ll soon be filming this little 5 year old (a friend of the little bike company!) having his very first go on a pedal bike! We have removed the pedals off his new little bike, the Orbea Grow – find […]
Read MoreWhen should you buy your childs’ first bike?
Most parents are spurred on to buying their child’s’ first bike because their friends children are starting to learn to ride and either they or their children are keen to join in the two wheeled fun. However, every child reaches milestones at their own pace and learning how to ride a bike comes much more […]
Read MoreChoosing and Sizing Kids Bike Helmets
The Little Bike Company are really keen to give parents complete confidence when buying kids bikes and cycling helmets online. We have created a really easy to use selection process on the website that enables parents to quickly find both the range of bikes and kids cycling helmets that will exactly fit their child. All […]
Read MoreBalance Bikes vs Stabilisers
Do you look back to those halcyon days of our childhood with fond memories of summer holidays spent bombing around on your bike with friends and family. Teaching your child to ride their first bike is an exciting milestone for any parent and most of us can’t wait to get our kids pedalling away and […]
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