How to choose the right size bike for your child Has your child outgrown his or her old bike? We share our tips for finding the right size bike for your child, whether it’s their first bike or you just need advice on the best fit for a more experienced young cyclist. “Mummy, my shoes […]
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Buying a Child’s First Bike? – Read our expert advice first!
Since we launched The Little Bike Company we’ve helped lots of parents pick the right bike for their child. We’ve put together a quick round-up of a few posts we think will be really useful for you to read before you buy your child their first bike – we are just a phonecall away if […]
Read MoreAre Kids Safe Cycling on the Roads?
Are kids safe cycling on the roads? What do you think? Do you still ask a 7 year old to hold your hand when you cross a busy road on foot, if so would you be comfortable with them turning into a junction on their bike? Recently the BBC published this interesting article – “Cycling […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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