| With the popularity of kid's bikes in the UK growing | | | | your purchase to last you as long as possible. When |
| over the last year or so, more English parents are | | | | you buy a normal tricycle for a child, they can last a |
| looking for bikes for their children. Kid's bikes, also | | | | year or two max and that is all you will be getting out |
| known as Balance bikes, can easily be found online or | | | | of it. Find a manufacturer that gives adjustable |
| through a trusted retailer service. This guide will help | | | | handlebars and adjustable seats. There are |
| you find kids bikes in the UK and also guide you on | | | | manufacturers out there that provide balance bikes |
| what you should be looking for when purchasing a | | | | that can be used from the age of one to the age of |
| balance bike for your child. | | | | five. That's four years of use for your bicycle! What a |
| Where to find Kids Bikes | | | | bargain. |
| You can find kids bikes online. Google for 'Balance | | | | Footrests. The balance type of bikes do not have any |
| Bikes' and you will find multiple manufacturers that sell | | | | pedals on them. This means that there are no chains |
| their products online. Depending on the product that | | | | or any other distractions that can actually hurt your |
| you purchase it will cost between £75 -£80. | | | | child during their learning period. However, not all of the |
| Always look at the manufacturer, their online | | | | manufacturers provide footrests for their bicycles. If |
| testimonials and search to see if they have any videos | | | | your balance bike doesn't have footrests it can be an |
| available. If the site is bare of testimonials, rather ignore | | | | uncomfortable experience for the child. |
| it. | | | | Puncture proof tyres. Since you never know what can |
| What to look for in a Balance Bike | | | | befall your child's path, make sure that the |
| When purchasing a bicycle for your child you need to | | | | manufacturer supplies as foam-filled, puncture proof |
| keep certain things in mind. There are certain factors | | | | tyres. This will help in case your child runs over a rock |
| that make balance bikes different, even though they | | | | or a piece of glass. It can also prevent them from |
| are specifically made for children. | | | | being hurt in case their tyro accidentally pops. |
| Always buy an adjustable balance bike. You want | | | | |