Children's bikes
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These seem popular, and hold value well for when they grow out of them:
https://www.frogbikes.com/lightweight-kids-bikes/
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/
https://www.frogbikes.com/lightweight-kids-bikes/
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/
Caporegime
Does it absolutely have to be new? Given how long it will last and how much it will get used and how much the value drops off on all but the fanciest bikes, I'd strongly advise you to buy second hand and just clean it up a bit. Search eBay for things that are local pickup only within 50 miles or however far you're prepared to drive. You'll pay like £30 plus petrol.
If it has to be new, then as said frog or Isla are very good bikes and hold value very well for when it's time to sell it on.
If it has to be new, then as said frog or Isla are very good bikes and hold value very well for when it's time to sell it on.
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8 Year old sons had 2 x Islabikes and currently has a Frog. 5 year old daughter has an islabike. All been superb bikes. Fairly light for children and all appropriately sized for kids hands.
They absolutely love riding them.
I should really sell the old ones as as they do hold value very well for a bike, sat in the shed.........
They absolutely love riding them.
I should really sell the old ones as as they do hold value very well for a bike, sat in the shed.........
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Maybe a London thing but my 4 year old daughter and her 3-6 friends are all about scooters. Not complaining, way easier to store and better for the urban jungle!
It is worth buying a 'proper' child's bike as opposed to an argos/tesco special as they weigh a ton, so it spoils the enjoyment if little uns have to lug them about.
I'd probably avoid suspension too as it's a lot more weight and the kids probably don't weigh enough to get the forks moving anyway!
I'd probably avoid suspension too as it's a lot more weight and the kids probably don't weigh enough to get the forks moving anyway!
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They love scooters/the skate parks too but they are not really suitable for a few miles riding.
Soldato
The HOY Bonaly (16) looks perfect. A child friendly design, no suspension, good tyres and brakes.
It's good to see somone out there knows how to spec a childrens bike!!
Thanks for link
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Soldato
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FBOOPIC/on-one-piccolino-kids-fat-bike
They were as cheap as £240 earlier this year.
They were as cheap as £240 earlier this year.
That looks awesome - probably for his next bike though.
So I bought my 4.5 year old son a Hoy Bonaly today. His first decent quality bike.
16" wheels
Alloy frame and fork
Kenda tyres
Weight as below : 6.8kg (light for a childrens bike)
A suprise for him when he gets back from nursery later
16" wheels
Alloy frame and fork
Kenda tyres
Weight as below : 6.8kg (light for a childrens bike)
A suprise for him when he gets back from nursery later
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Soldato
Live that paint job has a real retro feel yo it!
There are some really interesting offerings in this market at the minute with the likes of frog, Isla and evidently hoy it is certainly nice to see people buying quality instead of the cheapest they can find! We have s frog tadpole balance bike for our lad and it is fantastic!
There are some really interesting offerings in this market at the minute with the likes of frog, Isla and evidently hoy it is certainly nice to see people buying quality instead of the cheapest they can find! We have s frog tadpole balance bike for our lad and it is fantastic!
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Looks good. What did it cost you? That is really light as well.
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I wish I had a bike like that aged 5!
It was £220 from Evans Cycles, the only supplier of Hoy bikes.
Caporegime
Ah, you got it new? It looks good. You'll get a wedge when you resell it, so it's all good.
Yeah, the initial cost is high but the total ownership cost is less than if I'd have got an £80-£100 Halfords special, as I should be able to sell it for about £150.