Childrens bikes

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

hey guys, looking for a few places to check out childrens bikes. We usually goto Smyths but fancied shopping around before buying my 2 children bikes. Halfords isn't an option as their customer service is awful, is there anywhere else around the NorthWest that is recommended?

 

[randomshenans]

We has a pedals section. But what ages?

 

[neil_g]

North west is a big place, anywhere specifically?

 

[Maccapacca]

Frog

Awesome kids bikes

 

[savagesam117]

Evans when I worked there done some pretty good kids bikes, loved having to build them as they were so easy! A bit pricey tho

 

[phil675]

Gumtree tbh

 

[nutsnut]

Frog Bikes, Isla Bikes or Hoy/Pinnacle from Evans.

 

[Rexxar]

Evans cycle's do nice kid's bikes, avoid halfords and go-outdoors unless you plan to build it yourself. Quality of the kids bikes at go-outdoors was quite poor i found.

 

[Orionaut]

hey guys, looking for a few places to check out childrens bikes. We usually goto Smyths but fancied shopping around before buying my 2 children bikes. Halfords isn't an option as their customer service is awful, is there anywhere else around the NorthWest that is recommended?

Diddn't know Smyths still existed!

(Does Gamages?)

Quick Google later, yes it does, but not Gamages sadly! )

Spoiler

I have a Gamages "Put-you-up", a sort of folding bed come sofa, it has been described by the GF as the most uncomfortable thing she has ever sat on (Though it is a reasonably confortable bed )

It is clearly from a different age. I think there are small cars out there that probably weigh less than this "Machine" does!

 

[jpod]

For little kids, Specialised on ebay, superb quality.

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

Hi sorry only just got back on guys, the children are 5 and 6 and anywhere in the north west i dont mind driving. I will check out the mentioned places too, thanks guys.

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

Diddn't know Smyths still existed!

(Does Gamages?)

Quick Google later, yes it does, but not Gamages sadly! )

Spoiler

I have a Gamages "Put-you-up", a sort of folding bed come sofa, it has been described by the GF as the most uncomfortable thing she has ever sat on (Though it is a reasonably confortable bed )

It is clearly from a different age. I think there are small cars out there that probably weigh less than this "Machine" does!

Smyths is huge!

 

[Orionaut]

Smyths is huge!

Yep, I accept this.

But I simply cannot remember the name out of the 60's so I guess they are not big in SW Surrey!

 

[Ian_Eb]

Both of mine have had Specialized Hotrocks and loved them.

I cant find the article but there was something about decent kids bike having the bottom bracket brought slightly forward to account for them having shorter legs or something.

 

[UTmaniac]

Mini fatbikes ftw \o/

 

[peterwalkley]

At that age, something cheap as the sprogs will grow. Ellesmere port Halfords has served us well on several occasions. Perhaps you just have a bad branch.

 

[Cosimo]

Ask here as well:

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=127

 

[wez130]

Evans near the Trafford centre has a good kids section.

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

Leisure Lakes Bikes have stores in Bury, Lancaster, and between Preston and Southport. Their range is ok and you can browse it online. They are not the cheapest but the staff (at Lancaster anyway) are really helpful.

If you want great value you can do a lot worse than check Chain Reaction Cycles (based in Ireland) but you only get charts for sizing frames etc.

 

[cheesyboy]

Ebay. Got my son (age 6) his latest for £50 in tip-top condition on a £200 bike.