Kids Bikes Reviews: Best Kids Bike

12-inch kids' bike.

*Est. $105 Compare Prices

The Tiger (for boys) and Tigress (for girls) are the best bets for preschoolers with short inseams of 15 to 20 inches. These bikes have 12-inch wheels, coaster brakes, a very small frame and come standard with removable… training wheels. They also have kid-pleasing features like decorative frills on the handlebars. What's more, they are sturdy enough to be passed to a younger sibling. 12-inch bikes are appropriate for two- to four-year-olds.

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About.com: Dipika Mirpuri, About.com's Guide for Toys, discusses some of the construction features parents should look for in a child's ...

IBike.com: IBike.com doesn't review the Schwinn Tiger/Tigress bike, but the editors provide shopping tips, namely that big-box retailers ...

MTBR.com: Parent reviewers at MTBR.com give the Schwinn Tiger an overall rating of four out of five based on five reviews. Overall, parents ...

Epinions.com: There are only a couple of reviews posted at Epinions for the Schwinn Tiger, but both are in agreement that the bike is very high ...

Amazon.com: There is only one review for the Schwinn Tigress posted at Amazon.com, and it is not very detailed. The rating (four out of five ...

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Performance Bicylce, Inc.

for $199.99

16-inch bicycle.

Huffy Pro Thunder/Disney Princess

*Est. $80 Compare Prices

Parents say that the Huffy Pro Thunder (for boys) and Disney Princess (for girls) are surprisingly durable and that the price is right for growing children. Kids love the trendy design and aesthetic decorations. The bikes… also boast a double-guard chain guard, a safety feature that helps to prevent clothing and other objects from jamming the chain. Experts say that parents should give these bikes a good once-over to check for loose joints or misaligned components. 16-inch bikes are suitable for four- to six-year-olds.

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Walmart.com: More than 160 parents posting to WalMart.com give the Huffy Disney Princess bike 4.5 out of five stars for its good looks and ...

Amazon.com: There aren't nearly as many reviews at Amazon.com for the Huffy Princess Girls 16-inch bike as there are at WalMart.com, but the ...

Amazon.com: Reviews found at Amazon.com are for the Huffy Pro Thunder 12-inch bike which is exactly the same as the 16-inch bike, only a ...

About.com: Though bikes are not rated in this article, the Huffy Disney Princess 16-inch bike is recommended for girls between the ages of ...

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20-inch kids' bikes.

Schwinn Aerostar/Stardust

*Est. $150 Compare Prices

Experts say the Aerostar (for boys) and Stardust (for girls) are great choices for seven- to nine-year-olds with inseams of at least 22 inches. Make sure your child favors a gearless BMX-style bike over a mountain-style… bike before you buy this model. The low seat and dual braking system on the Aerostar/Stardust make for a safer ride. Also, the Aerostar and Stardust are tougher and more durable than cheaper bikes from big-box stores.

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About.com: Dipika Mirpuri, About.com's Guide for Toys, discusses some of the construction features parents should look for in a child's ...

IBike.com: The editors of IBike.com don't review the Schwinn Aerostar/Stardust itself, but do recommend buying bikes from specialty stores ...

MTBR.com: The only reviewer posting to MTBR.com in regards to the Schwinn Aerostar is impressed with its shocks and pedals and gives the ...

MTBR.com: This review gives high marks to the Schwinn Stardust for durability. The reviewer gives it a rating of five out of five but it is ...

Epinions.com: This review is for an older model Aerostar, but emphasizes the longevity and durability of the bike. The reviewer states that the ...

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Amazon Marketplace

for $129.99

Performance Bicylce, Inc.

for $129.99

20-inch mountain bikes.

Pacific Highlander/Chromium

*Est. $105 Compare Prices

Almost all kids' bikes have mountain-bike styling with fat tires and flat handlebars, but true mountain bikes for kids also have gears to negotiate different types of terrain and hills. Reviews are hard to find, but those… at Amazon.com say the Pacific Highlander (boys) and Chromium (girls) are great beginner mountain bikes. They have six gears and hand brakes, so they're best for kids who can already ride a bike. The front and rear shock suspension make for a smoother ride on dirt tracks and the frame is lightweight but low to the ground.

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Amazon.com: About ten owner-written reviews at Amazon.com for the Pacific Chromium are mixed, with most saying that their child loves the ...

Amazon.com: There are only a couple of reviews posted for the Pacific Highlander at Amazon.com, but they are generally positive, saying that ...

BikeForums.net: Reviewers posting to this forum have mixed opinions as to the quality of the Pacific Chromium 20-inch mountain bike for girls. ...

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Best tricycle.

Schwinn Roadster Trike

*Est. $70 Compare Prices

The Schwinn Roadster (for both girls and boys) receives high marks from parents for its ruggedness and visual appeal. The seat sits low to the ground for greater stability and the Schwinn trike has an adjustable bucket… seat that grows with the child. The tires are pneumatic, giving it a smooth and quiet ride. It's also easy to put together, say parents.

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Amazon.com: Owners posting to Amazon.com give the Schwinn Roadster 12-inch trike an overall rating of 4.5 out of five stars based on 130 ...

Walmart.com: On Walmart.com, parents rave that their kids love the Schwinn Roadster and that it is easy to put together. Reviewers here give ...

Cookie Magazine: Cookie magazine recommends the Schwinn Roadster as one of twelve "great three-wheelers," saying that it has a low center of ...

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BabyAge

for $89.99

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