If you have spent any time researching kids bikes then the internet is a great starting point and stuffed with guidance, from both media outlets and parents and like most things, some is accurate and some is blatantly biased. Most lists detailing “the top 10 balance bikes of the year” or “top 10 toys” or similar, are compiled from what is available on Amazon and the publisher takes a cut. The bikes haven’t even been tested, let alone unboxed, the majority of the time. Whilst Kidvelo’s founders would happily spend hours telling you why our bikes are so good, we know you appreciate independent experts giving our bikes the once over.
We can’t stress enough the importance of parents researching carefully before buying a kids bike
There are so many ambiguities, such as bikes advertising age suitability, but the seat post heights won’t fit that age group. A bike that is too big will put your child off. Also, it’s a good idea to check a bike’s weight. Many manufacturers advertise lightweight balance bikes, but when you break them down, they can weigh as much as 4.5 kilograms, which is way too much for an 18-month-old child. The bike’s weight is often not mentioned at all by many brands. It’s why Kidvelo are so transparent on geometry and give clear sizing information. We always advise parents to measure their children’s inseam to make sure it’s a good fit BEFORE they buy a bike as going on age guidance alone can mean a costly mistake.
If you need advice on measuring your child we have written a simple kids’ bike size guide so you can avoid the pitfalls. Don’t go by wheel size alone, as manufacturers all use different geometry and so a 14″ wheel from one brand, would differ significantly from another. Also many use wheel size to adjust the seat height for their intended market, rather than offering a bigger seat height range.
CycleSprog Reviews Kidvelo.
We asked Cyclesprog, a British family cycling blog to review all of our Kidvelo Range. CycleSprog reviews every decent bike brand and gives their honest opinion, from the perspective of a parent and of the child. Whilst you will find sponsored brand posts, they make these clear however on reviewed bikes, their opinions are their own.
