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KIDS BIKES
Ergonomically engineered balance and starter bicycles designed for young riders learning confidence and control.
About Kids Bikes Ireland & Buying Guide
Technical advice, Dublin workshop support & Irish road regulations
Kids bikes in Ireland from €249: more than 60 children's bikes from 12" to 26" wheels, by Tabou, Romet, Giant, Liv, S'COOL, Bobbin and Excelsior, plus the Giant Pre balance bike. Choose by wheel size below, then order online or visit our Capel Street showroom in Dublin.
What size bike for my child?
Kids bikes are sized by wheel diameter. Use this as a starting point and check the inside-leg measurement on each product page: your child should be able to put both feet on the ground from the saddle.
| Wheel size | Typical age | Typical height |
|---|---|---|
| Balance bike / 12" | 2–4 | 85–105 cm |
| 14"–16" | 4–6 | 100–120 cm |
| 18"–20" | 6–9 | 115–135 cm |
| 24" | 8–11 | 130–145 cm |
| 26" | 11+ | 140 cm+ |
Ages and heights are approximate. Children grow at different rates, so the height and inside leg matter more than age.
Kids mountain bikes, girls and boys bikes
For off-road riding, the Giant Talon 20, Giant ARX, Liv Tempt 20/24 and Romet Rambler have mountain-bike gearing and wide tyres; the Giant and Liv STP 20 are made for dirt jumps and pump tracks. Tabou's Miss and Rocket ranges come in colours aimed at girls and boys, but every bike suits any child who fits it.
Don't forget a helmet
See our children's bike helmets from Melon, Giant, Lazer, Cairn and Limar.
Questions
What size bike does a 5-year-old need?
Most 5-year-olds ride a 14" or 16" bike, depending on height. A child of 100–120 cm usually fits a 16" bike. Check that both feet reach the ground from the saddle.
What size bike for a 7 or 8-year-old?
Usually a 20" bike for children of about 115–135 cm, moving to a 24" wheel at around 130 cm and up.
Do you sell balance bikes?
Yes, the Giant Pre balance bike. Balance bikes help toddlers learn to steer and balance before moving to a pedal bike.
Are kids bikes available on the Bike to Work scheme?
No. The Bike to Work scheme is for employees buying a bike for their own commute, so children's bikes do not qualify.
More bikes: Mountain bikes · Hybrid & city bikes · Gravel bikes · Road bikes · Kids bikes · Giant bikes · Electric bikes
Gear: Helmets · Locks · Lights · Pumps & tools · Tyres & tubes · Bags & racks
Kids Bikes Ireland | Buying Advice & Technical Specifications
Authentic Irish micromobility advice, warranty support, and workshop servicing from 157 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
Kids bikes in Ireland from €249: more than 60 children's bikes from 12" to 26" wheels, by Tabou, Romet, Giant, Liv, S'COOL, Bobbin and Excelsior, plus the Giant Pre balance bike. Choose by wheel size below, then order online or visit our Capel Street showroom in Dublin.
What size bike for my child?
Kids bikes are sized by wheel diameter. Use this as a starting point and check the inside-leg measurement on each product page: your child should be able to put both feet on the ground from the saddle.
| Wheel size | Typical age | Typical height |
|---|---|---|
| Balance bike / 12" | 2–4 | 85–105 cm |
| 14"–16" | 4–6 | 100–120 cm |
| 18"–20" | 6–9 | 115–135 cm |
| 24" | 8–11 | 130–145 cm |
| 26" | 11+ | 140 cm+ |
Ages and heights are approximate. Children grow at different rates, so the height and inside leg matter more than age.
Kids mountain bikes, girls and boys bikes
For off-road riding, the Giant Talon 20, Giant ARX, Liv Tempt 20/24 and Romet Rambler have mountain-bike gearing and wide tyres; the Giant and Liv STP 20 are made for dirt jumps and pump tracks. Tabou's Miss and Rocket ranges come in colours aimed at girls and boys, but every bike suits any child who fits it.
Don't forget a helmet
See our children's bike helmets from Melon, Giant, Lazer, Cairn and Limar.
Questions
What size bike does a 5-year-old need?
Most 5-year-olds ride a 14" or 16" bike, depending on height. A child of 100–120 cm usually fits a 16" bike. Check that both feet reach the ground from the saddle.
What size bike for a 7 or 8-year-old?
Usually a 20" bike for children of about 115–135 cm, moving to a 24" wheel at around 130 cm and up.
Do you sell balance bikes?
Yes, the Giant Pre balance bike. Balance bikes help toddlers learn to steer and balance before moving to a pedal bike.
Are kids bikes available on the Bike to Work scheme?
No. The Bike to Work scheme is for employees buying a bike for their own commute, so children's bikes do not qualify.
More bikes: Mountain bikes · Hybrid & city bikes · Gravel bikes · Road bikes · Kids bikes · Giant bikes · Electric bikes
Gear: Helmets · Locks · Lights · Pumps & tools · Tyres & tubes · Bags & racks