Kids Bike (3 Year Old)

Givemethemoney on 20/05/2018 - 17:15
Last edited 20/05/2018 - 21:13

We are looking for quality first bike for our boy who is about to turn 3 (he is almost 1m tall, so maybe a 12", 14" or 16" would be best). So looks like we need to go to a specialist bike store.

He currently rides his K-mart Trike, but the pedals don't allow him to propel himself.

Looking to spend about $50 ($200 at an absolute maximum) and needs to be a built since 2005.

I've heard K-mart bikes are shite, can anyone make recommendations?

Something like:

Diamondback Micro Viper
Strider 14 x 2-in-1 Balance bike
Raleigh Jazzi 12
Raleigh MXR
Byk E-250 Kid Bike
Specialized Hotrock 12 Coaster
WOOM1 Balance Bike
Radio Flyer Glide & Go
Saracen Freewheel:
Muna 12

I presume that bicycle helmets are like motorcycle helmets in that once it is dropped on the floor it needs to be thrown out (we never threw then out back when we were kids though).

Also, wheres the best place to get a decent & cheap helmet build after 2009.

I saw the following online (99Bikes, and elsewhere) but we would prefer to spend around $50.

Radius Dinosaur 12in Blk Lime Blue
Pedal Sprout 12" Green
Radius Stinger 12 Black/Green/Blue (2018)
Indi 12in Neon Yellow (2017)
Schwinn Trooper 12in [Black/Lime] (2017)
Radius Stinger Steerer Blue (2016)

Avanti MXR 12 Kids Bike
Raleigh Gravity 12 Kids Bike
Progear Shockwave Click-N-Go 12" Red Kids Bike
Progear Shockwave 12" Red Bike

Toys & Kids

Comments

  • Godric on 20/05/2018 - 17:26

    visit a bike outlet?

  • poboy on 20/05/2018 - 17:29
    +1

    Gumtree. Pick up a proper one for $50.

  • eatwell365 on 20/05/2018 - 18:02
    +1

    if to do it again, best not to start with assisting wheels. use pre push bike like this instead. so no need the pain to teach them when growing older with 2 wheels.

  • CheapSticks on 20/05/2018 - 18:04
    +3

    gumtree for $20 buck - easily sorted !

    • altomic on 20/05/2018 - 18:36

      or facebook marketplace.
      or an op shop.
      or a garage sale.

      there are so many out there.

  • Juicyoo on 20/05/2018 - 18:42

    We went to bike shop and my son tried out a few brands to see what best suited him then tried to find that brand cheaper from Ebay or Gumtree. Unfortunately didn't have any luck so got it new for $250 but the bike shop is the best place to start!

  • Quantumcat on 20/05/2018 - 19:28

    Not sure if this deal is still on. And he might be a little big:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/375331

  • mooney on 20/05/2018 - 20:11

    Both my kids riding Byk. Highly recommend them, significantly better than the kmart crap I bought my girl initially.

    • Givemethemoney on 20/05/2018 - 20:13

      Doesn't it cost a fortune though? My wife is thinking that $50 should be the budget

      • Randxyz123 on 20/05/2018 - 20:45
        +1

        $50? For a bike? Geez

        You'll have to look at the used market. Surely you want something decent though? Make sure you take it to a bike shop so they can give it a decent service…

        • Givemethemoney on 20/05/2018 - 21:16

          Never brought a bike before (the Smart Trike was a gift from my father to the child).

          According to Choice Magazine, we should expect to spend $140-$200 for a decent kids bike.

  • onetwothreefour on 21/05/2018 - 06:09
    +1

    I presume that bicycle helmets are like motorcycle helmets in that once it is dropped on the floor it needs to be thrown out

    lol good luck with getting a 3 year old to not drop the helmet

  • chumlee on 21/05/2018 - 07:03
    +2

    For a 3 year old buy from kmart/big w or 2nd hand even better as your son will constantly drop the bike onbthe ground, ride into things etc.

    6+ go for a new Trek or Giant etc as he will have it for a number of years

  • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2018 - 17:57

    Bicycle helmets don't need to be thrown out if they get dropped on the floor. If they get a hard blow yes then throw them out, but dropping them on a hard floor from standing height, they don't need to be thrown out.

    I just bought my kid her first bike which is a giant balance bike. I would not buy from kmart etc. You can get really good virtually unused second hand bikes from gumtree etc (where I bought my kids). I expect I will buying all my kids bikes second hand.

  • bennos on 04/06/2018 - 12:32

    Frog bike.

    About 450$. Few distributors in Australia.

    My kid started riding before he turned 3 so thought i get him something good.

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