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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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 MoreBuying 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 MoreBalance bikes and first bikes!
The fabulous balance bikes we stock at The Little Bike Company – take a look at our full range of first bikes for kids including pedal bikes. Here’s just a few of the bikes we have available! The Kokua Jumper Balance Bike The lightest balance bike we’ve found. Our best-selling model, it weighs in at 3.3kg. The […]
Read MoreFrog Bikes – Video Review “Hop on a Frog”
Take a look at our latest video – a mini review of the range of Lightweight Kids Bikes from Frog we stock. Frog Bikes come in a range of sizes and colours to suit children from as young as 2-3 on a Frog Balance bike through to teens – or as you can see from […]
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 […]
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