The best children’s bikes to buy for Christmas

Make an impact with the Apollo Chaos Junior Mountain Bike with its striking design and great features, ideal for tackling off road trails with front suspension that absorbs the bumps. Shimano 6 speed gearing lets the rider easily get uphill, before enjoying a race back down. 
Wheel: 20 inches
Ages: 6-9 years
Review: “Bought this bike for our grandson for his sixth birthday. He was delighted and so are we. The bicycle is well made, has great features and looks wonderful. He is looking forward to many happy cycling hours.”

Any mermaid fan will love the Apollo Mermaid Kids' Bike with its aqua frame, shimmering scales, handlebar streamers and dolly carrier. It’s guaranteed to make your little one feel special! The bike also comes with stabilisers for gradual build of biking confidence.
Wheel: 14 inches
Ages: 4-6 years
Review: “Bought for my daughters 4th birthday. Her first bike and she got used to it very quickly. Great price, easy enough to build and great quality.”

The Pinnacle Koa Kids Bike is perfect for all-round use and maximising fun, sensibly designed for little legs so they can feel confident whilst riding and steering! With a lightweight frame, easy for carrying when smaller riders get tired, it’s still very sturdy which makes this a worthy hand-over for younger siblings too.
Wheel: 14 inches
Ages: 3-5 years
Review: “This is our daughters first bike and needed it to be well received, she loves it! It's a propper bike - not a gimmicky thing full of tassles and other junk that break or get in the way. It arrived in a big box well protected and easy to put the remaining items together.
“Its great quality and planned to be used by our youngest daughter when the present owner grows out of it and I expect it'll be going strong for years to come.”

Inviting older kids to ride all year round, this hybrid bike is designed to take on all sorts of terrain. Its colourful and sleek design makes it an eye-catching ride, and it’s designed to grow with the child, equipped with a lifetime warranty on the bike frame.
Wheel: 24 inches
Ages: 9-12 years
Review: “My daughter enjoys the ergonomics of this new bike. Great bike for reasonable price.”

If you’re looking for a first mountain bike, then look no further than the Apollo Outrage Kids Bike. Taking elements of Adult Apollo Mountain Bikes and applying them to this mini version for kids its perfect for aspiring trail riders or just kids who fancy getting muddy in the park!
Wheel: 18 inches
Ages: 5-7 years
Review: “I bought this bike for my 5 year old, he’s super fast on it, it’s comfortable and easy to ride. Great for the price!”

We love the design of this beautiful, single-speed, cruiser-style bike that's both easy and fun to ride. Easy to hop on and off, the Pendleton Hanberry boasts leather look grips specifically designed for smaller hands, patterned mudguards, a chainguard to keep clothes clean, as well as a front basket and kickstand.
Wheel: 20 inches
Ages: 6-9 years
Review: “I bought this bike for my great granddaughter as a surprise because she is such an accommodating child and never asks for anything. Saw her trying to ride her brother’s bike and gave up. Too big. When she got this bike her smile was ear to ear. She got on it and rode away as if she’d been riding bikes for years. Very good sturdy bike. Will last her a couple of years.”

Wannabe police officers can take their game of cops and robbers to the next level with this superb police-themed kids' bike. Built to last with a tough steel frame, front and rear calliper brakes for reliable stopping and removable stabilisers that match the bike's theme.
Wheel: 14 inches
Ages: 4-6 years
Review: “We bought this for our 3 year old and had it built by the team at our local Halfords. They did a great job and we are pleased with the sturdiness and quality of this bike.”

This cool, sky mint bike is a sturdy, reliable pick that’s surprisingly good quality for such an affordable older kid’s bike. Ideal for riding with friends and taking on family cycle rides, this hybrid will do exactly what you need to ensure a safe journey on different types of terrains.
Wheel: 24 inches
Ages: 9-12 years
Review: “Well packaged and easy to put together - took about 20 minutes. As always with a new bike, getting the gears set up properly was the most difficult part. Great value bike.”

This super cute Peppa Pig bike is perfect for Peppa Pig fans and little ones ready to progress from their balance bike. With sturdy, removeable stabilisers included, this bike also has an adjustable saddle and handlebars, a sweet little basket on the front, and deep tread tyres for excellent stability and grip.
Wheel: 12 inches
Ages: 3-5 years
Review: “Arrived very fast (same day delivery). A bit trick to put the bike together but once it was done it was nice and sturdy. My daughter loves it.”

Ready, steady, cycle! Designed with little ones in mind, this bike comes with a chain guard ensuring those first bike rides are safe ones, as well as a mudguard and stand. They’ll feel unstoppable with this hero design, or you could go for this robot design instead in a fun, bright orange.
Wheel: 16 inches
Ages: 4-6 years
Review: “My son has had issues pulling his brakes for years and I have looked high and low for something that will work with him. When I came across this, I thought we would give it a go and what do I know it worked amazingly. I felt relieved that I didn’t have to always worry he might not be able to save himself.”

If you’re looking for a grade A junior mountain bike, then look no further than the brilliant Carrera Valour Junior Mountain Bike. Based on the best-selling adult Mountain Bike, the kids version offers the perfect ride for mountain bikers of all abilities and is packed with brilliant design features and high quality components.
Wheel: 26 inches
Ages: 9-12 years
Review: “Bought for my boys birthday 3 weeks ago, stunning bike he loves it.”

Surprise little ones this Christmas with a bike fit for a winter wonderland. The stop easy breaks and lower frames make child’s play of getting to grips with bike-riding whilst the chain guard helps to protect small fingers. With removable stabilisers, your child grow with their bike and have them removed when they’re ready to cycle without them.
Wheel: 14 inches
Ages: 3-4.5 years
Review: “Bought this for my 4 year old grandson. He had never ridden a bike before but got on this one and has never looked back! Uses it every day...”

Available in green, black, and red, the Pinnacle Aspen Kids Bike is definitely a cool choice in our books. It’s simple yet charming and a fun pick that won’t get snubbed with changing trends. With child-friendly components, such as short reach brake levers and easy gear shifters, it’s even been designed with a low bottom bracket that makes it even easier to balance.
Wheel: 24 inches
Ages: 7-11 years
Review: “We bought this bike for my son 2 1/2 years ago and did a lot of research before choosing it and were very happy with our choice. Just recently it was time for our daughter to graduate on to a ‘proper’ bike, so we researched again, but we came back to this one as it's still the best choice.
“Yes there are probably "better" bikes available, but not for anything like this price - you'd need to spend £400 plus to beat it. Both kids are delighted with them (our son still loves his!). They are solidly built and can withstand a kid's typical slapdash approach to bike care, but are still lightweight enough to be able to sail up the hills. Highly recommended.”

With a vibrant neon green dragon design, this bike will make little riders feel powerful soaring around the park. The EVA airless tyres mean no punctures to stop them in their tracks whilst the fully enclosed chain guard will keep curious fingers out of trouble. It comes with removeable stabilisers that can be easily taken off once they find their balance.
Wheel: 12 inches
Ages: 3-5 years
Review: “Really pleased with this bike bought for my grandson who wants to ride like his big sister. Looked everywhere for the perfect size and found it very happy amazing price.”

Another hybrid bike perfect for everyday use, this one’s good value and a fun choice with a Caribbean blue frame and little dolphin motif on the chain guard. Designed for smaller hands, the brake lever is easy to hold, and the gears are easy to switch between the six speed settings.
Wheel: 20 inches
Ages: 6-9 years
Review: “Super cute bike that I bought my daughter for Xmas. She loves dolphins so the dolphin detail is perfect and it looks sturdy and well made. The price was very reasonable as I bought it in the sale and was much cheaper than other shops. Plus it was built in store as part of the price. Fantastic service from start to finish and will definitely be ordering from decathlon more in the future.”