It’s rare to come across a family whose child hasn’t had a bike on their Christmas list at one time or another, so Black Friday is a great time to pick up a good deal for them (and find one for yourself on our Black Friday cycling deals Live page).
As a Bikeability and kids’ cycling instructor, I see kids ride a huge range of bikes, from the ridiculous to the sublime. But after my son got the chance to review the Frog 53, there’s only one brand I consistently recommend when people ask me about the best kids’ bikes.
The 53 is Frog’s smallest 20” wheeled and geared bike for kids with a 50-65cm inseam (typically 5-7 year olds).
It was my son’s first foray onto a ‘big’ bike with gears, so I was a little nervous about how he might fare. I shouldn’t have worried, as soon as he climbed aboard, it was clear to see just how stable and easy to ride the Frog is. In fact, it didn’t take him long to be able to pull one-handed / no-footed tricks and over a year and a half later, he’s riding half the way to school no-handed (and pleasingly, the bike still has plenty of growing room).
It’s easy to see bikes like this as a big spend when you can get cheaper elsewhere, but I reckon, having a well-designed kids ‘ specific bike is worth every penny. They’re easier to ride, they’re much more fun too and – when it comes to it – the warranty and resale value mean your investment holds much of its value in the years to come, especially on this Black Friday deal.
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