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| Kids can be hard on bicycles. I have a clear, embarrassing
memory of myself aged about 5 burying my bicycle in the sandpit.
It was never the same after that, and it was a relief to grow out
of it.
Kids also take risks that adults wouldn't and need to be protected
from themselves.
So we like our kids bikes to be sturdy enough to take everything
that gets thrown at them, work well enough to be safe, and be durable
enough to have a resale value when they've been grown out of. Unfortunately,
this cuts out the cheap end of the market altogether. If you want
cheap toys, you're going to have to go elsewhere.
For younger kids, we love the Puky (we say it 'Pookie') range.
They come from Germany, and are fab. From two years old, we recommend
the CAT tricycles.
They have a low centre of gravity, so are very stable, and can
be pedaled with very little effort. They have a tipper bucket
at the back, and a hand brake. Best for parents, the handle at
the back allows you to push the trike along without bending over,
so you can move at your pace not theirs! You can set the pedals
to freewheel, so that they can rest their feet on them while you
do the work. They start from £49, and we'll trade it in
for the next model up when it's too small.
Once they get to 3 – 5 years, we have the 12" wheeled
bicycle with stabilisers for £129. From 4 to 7, they should
fit on a 16" wheel bicycle at £130. Both have a low
centre of gravity for extra stability. Talk to Barnaby for some
top tips on how to teach kids to ride without stabilisers.
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Circa 1930
CAT trikes
Puky
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Puky Prices
Check out www.puky.de
for more information - we stock a selection of bikes and trikes but if
you fancy something particular from puky, we can order for you. They
come from Germany, so it often takes a couple of weeks.
| Tricycles
:: CDT
£50
:: CAT
1 £60
:: CAT
1S £70
:: CAT
1L £80
(air filled wheels)
:: CAT
1SL £90
(air filled wheels)
air filled wheels are more expensive, but
easier for you to push and your child to pedal.
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puky cat 1L |
FOR LEARNERS
LR1 with brake £85
LR1 without brake £65
it's so much easier to learn to balance when you
don't have to pedal at the same time - much better than having
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puky learner bike - LR1
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SCOOTERS
We have a variety of sizes, but the smallest -
the R1 - is our favorite. The two wheels at the back make for
maximum stability, and pneumatic tyres roll easily. it doesn't
weigh much either, so you can carry it round the park when they
suddenly become much more interested in something else.
R1 £47.50
R03 £65
R03L (air filled tyres) £80
R04L (air filled tyres) £90
R08L (air filled tyres) £105
R2002L
(air filled tyres) £180
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puky scooter R1 |
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Bicycles
:: 12" wheel
- Z2 £125
:: 16" wheel
- Z6 £135
:: 18" wheel
- Z8 £145
all three
sizes come with stabilizers
Larger sizes
:: Skyride
20" £245
:: Souldride 24" £300 (3 gears) or £340 (7 gears)
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puky Z2 |
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For bigger kids, we recommend Trek and Specialized.
Both make a couple of 20" and 24" models. Baby mountain bikes,
they have lots of the same components as the adult versions and the
frames have a lifetime warranty, too. Other features that we like are
adjustable brakes levers. They can be set closer to the bars, so that
small hands can reach them safely. Gears are easy to use, although
many kids ignore them until they've mastered pedaling, braking and
cornering. Specialized make some cool BMXs too, suitable for both small
and adult kids.
Because kids grow, we have a trade-in program. If
you bought the original bike from us, bring it in – we'll give
you money off a bigger size. Condition counts!
Even if it's supposed to be a surprise, we strongly recommend that you
bring your sprog in to be sized up. We can adjust seat and handlebar height
for you at the same time. If you can't bring them in, get their inside
leg measurement, we can work with that.
All our kids bikes come with the same years free
servicing as adult models – keeping the bike serviced will help
with your trade-in value too!
| :: Trek
MT 60 (20" wheel mountain bike) £190
:: Trek
MT 220
(24" wheel
mountain bike) £200
:: Trek
Mystic 16 £120
:: Trek
Mystic 20 £140
:: Specialized
Hotrock
20 (20" wheel
mountain bike) £200
:: Specialized
Hotrock 24 (24" wheel mountain bike) £220 |
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MT 220
trek mystic
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