Ridgeback kid's bikes are simple, high quality and dependable machines which will encourage confident and competent cycling from the earliest age.

Starting with pedal-less balance bikes, they are all based on on a strong and very light aluminium frame. Specification is reassuringly simple, but high quality where it matters. For example, mini V-brakes are used across the range instead of the ineffective plate steel calipers seen on many rival brands.

Also, be rest assured that your child will be able to stop without the wheels locking - owing to the brake cable dampers. He or she will also be able to reach the brake levers in the first place as we pre-adjust them as appropriate. More gears as they get bigger, but not too many.

As with the adult bikes, colours are simple and unfussy.

 

Ridgeback Minny 12" girl's 2012

£129.99

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The Minny could be your 3 to 4 year old’s first proper bike with real chainset and pedals, proper brakes front and rear, with reach-adjustable brake levers and brake dampers to make sure they don't pull up to sharply. The fully enclosed chain case will keep their clothes clean. The bike is great quality and very light by comparison with much of the opposition.

This bike comes with stabilisers, though frankly, at this age we feel a balance bike such as the Scoot is a better option. However, if your girl is really precocious and balancing on a Scoot at 2, she may be ready for this at 3 and you can throw the stabilisers away! We will be happy to remove the stabilisers for you and the pedals (and refit if required) to aid the learning process.