To ask what bike your 6 year old has? (Or had)

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Lookuptotheskies · 12/06/2025 22:25

DS needs a bike, he's six.
We tried him on a pedal bike when he was four or five but he found it heavy and stiff, and we ended up getting a larger balance bike for him and said we'd get another pedal bike this summer.

I know there are lightweight kids bikes, but they are all very expensive. I have been keeping an eye out for second hand ones but so far, no luck. Probably due to us living in an area where people don't spend £££ on bikes for young children (high rates of poverty, and bike theft!).!

So, does your child have a bike that didn't cost the earth, and that you were happy with?

I can't afford to buy an expensive one new knowing I'll be able to recoup some costs down the line. Not everyone is in that position and I'm one of those that aren't.

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usernotfound0000 · 13/06/2025 10:55

Frog bikes for both mine. Both bought second hand. There are dedicated groups on Facebook for the selling of these bikes. Usually can pick up a decent one for under £200.

Lifeofthepartay · 13/06/2025 10:51

Both of mine had frog balance bikes, which were around £90- £100, then Islabikes, £250 from marketplace.

Ablondiebutagoody · 12/06/2025 23:45

Lightness is the key like you say so it's always going to be fairly expensive. I go for Vitus, Isla etc. and then sell it on afterwards. In fact, if you are anywhere near the south coast, I have my DS's old one that I haven't got round to selling yet! It's a Vitus 20.

Rachierach11 · 12/06/2025 23:27

My nearly 6 year old just has a bike from decathlon (BTwin I think). It’s a bit heavy but not too bad. Initially we took the pedals off so she could use it as a balance bike and get used to it. After a couple of months we put the pedals back on (at her request) and she was off! if your kid is good on a balance bike already I would highly recommend doing this.

MumOnBus · 12/06/2025 23:07

Another vote for isla bikes

Westun · 12/06/2025 23:00

Mine had Frog bikes at that age, and then we got Squish for the next size up. They were happy with both brands. I bought one new the others from Nextdoor or Gumtree and we resold as they grew out of them.

Squidgemoon · 12/06/2025 22:54

DS learned to ride on an Islabike, I recommend them to everyone, they’re amazing. Some of his friends really struggled to learn on big heavy cheap bikes, it’s so worth spending the extra money.

Sommertidenhejhej · 12/06/2025 22:34

Isla bike. Gumtree second hand (I realise you said nothing is coming up so this isn’t helping). Very cheap as it’s so old. Truly excellently made bike.

MrsKateColumbo · 12/06/2025 22:33

A 6yo will need a 20 or 24 inch bike (probably the latter). Are there no 2nd hand ones if you increase the radius on marketplace to an hour drive each way?

Im in frog/islabike FB reselling groups and they seem to have people selling all over the country.

I've heard Wild Bikes (from decathlon i think) are a decent budget bike

Sandrine1982 · 12/06/2025 22:30

We have a 16- inch Woom. It was expensive, but has a lot of resale value hopefully. See if you can find it on Ebay or FB marketplace. It's the best!

SilviaSnuffleBum · 12/06/2025 22:28

I'd save and get a medium quality one, like Squish, Frog or Hornet.
Or, is there a subscription service in your area, such as Bike Club?

soupyspoon · 12/06/2025 22:27

Ebay surely

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