Lots of families love to give their children a bike as an extra-special Christmas present. At this time of year, with so much choice and cut-price deals to tempt us, it can be confusing to work out what to pick. The Little Bike Company has been selling kids’ bikes at Christmas time (as well as […]
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Tips for selling kids second hand bikes
Selling your child’s old bike to fund a new bike is a great way to help keep the cost of a new lightweight kids bike down. The bikes we sell on our website are all selected because they are lightweight and they have been designed especially for children, not just smaller versions of adult bikes. […]
Read MoreA guide to buying the right size bike for your child
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 […]
Read MoreIs your Child’s Bike Fit to Ride?
There’s a wonderful aroma of spring in the air, daffodils are popping up everywhere and the sun actually feels warm enough to take your winter coat off! All over the country people are coming out of winter hibernation and thinking about getting back on their bikes for family bike rides or cycling to school. Are […]
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 MoreIs your child’s bike too heavy?
Great customer review, Rob ditched a heavy bike and bought a Frog! He and his daughter Sophie are loving their long bike rides now! The photo shows Sophie “on a mission” as Rob put it, from Bexhill to Hastings and back this summer on her new lightweight bike. “Ever since we bought my daughter a […]
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 MoreChoosing the right size bike for your child
Choosing the right size bike for your child Kids come in all shapes and sizes just like adults, so it’s impossible to get the perfect size bike for your child based on age alone. Getting the right size bike for your child will make the difference between a bike that is ridden regularly and one […]
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 […]
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