Best Bikes for 10-12 Year Olds

At Westbrook Cycles, we understand the importance of cycling with a family - and it’s as enjoyable seeing your children enjoy the freedom of riding a bike, as cycling yourself. Combining the two together then, is a winning combination. We speak to many customers week in, week out - looking to buy the right bike for their children, and the age range we get asked about the most is between ten and twelve years of age. 

In our personal experience, this age is the sweet spot of enjoying cycling with your children. By that age, children have typically learned how to ride a bike - so there’s no need for stabilisers, flat ground and tantrums. It’s important to note that kids aged between 10 and 12 are usually still quite happy to spend time with parents, before the teenage years bite and the idea of a family bike ride repels them! 

To help you, your children and your family make the most of this golden family time, here are some of our choices for the best bikes for 10-12 year old boys and girls. 

Kids Bikes Sizes

Bikes with a 24 Inch wheel are usually the right size for this age group, suiting kids between 135-150cm in height. Any smaller, choose a 20 inch wheel and any taller - look for a bike with a 26 inch wheel, or a small framed adults mountain bike. 

Below, we run through four examples of kids bikes - with one bike available from every size range.