The List: Bikes, Trikes and Great Gear for All Ages
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Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet Blue Aviator Pigs
With fun graphics that the kids will love, and safety features you'll love, this helmet is a win-win—they'll actually want to wear it, and you'll know they're protected. It's lightweight, easily adjustable and fits kids snugly, without pinching soft skin. Experts recommend waiting until your babe(s) are a minimum of 12 months of age before you bring them along for a bike ride on a safety-rated bike seat and 18 months if being pulled along in a bike trailer.
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MEC Child Trailer Baby Supporter
Bike trailing can be a blast for you, and your offspring. Enjoy the open road but protect their head, neck and shoulders from the inevitable bumps en route, with a baby support system. MEC's version fits most brands of bike trailers. Many experts recommend children be a minimum of 18 months before they are pulled in a bike trailer.
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Kids' Bike Gear
There is nothing like your first set of wheels—and learning to ride them is a very big deal. Here's our list of not-to-be-missed bikes, trikes and gear for all ages.
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MAX Radical Boy
We won't compromise safety when it comes to cycling, but there's nothing wrong with a little ride on the wild side when it comes to a well-made helmet. Special padding adds extra comfort; TurnFit technology allows for proper sizing; detachable padding allows for washing and each helmet comes with extra reflective features. The fun factor ensures it'll be worn. For kids ages 5 and up.
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Supercycle Kidz 10-in Deluxe Tricycle
You'll never forget your first…Trike, that is. Since it will take a beating, be left outdoors or on the neighbours' porch, and eventually be abandoned for something bigger and better, the less expensive but well-made option might be the best. Try an updated version of the classic Supercycle. Made with durable plastic wheels and a short (approx. 15 minutes) assembly time.
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Filzer Mini‑Zee Pump
It's all fun and games until someone blows a tire. Prevent a perfect day from becoming a long, hot walk home pushing two bikes uphill (because you know you'll end up pushing theirs too). Be prepared with a lightweight pump with a helpful pressure gauge to keep wheels pumped up properly.
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Supercycle Crosstrails Toddler Bike Helmet
We expect our kids to wobble as they try out new trikes and bikes but that head- protecting helmet you strapped on for safety should always be snug and secure. Select a well-fitted, cute and cool (literally, with nine air vents installed) toddler-sized style.
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Metal Bike Bell
You can spend hundreds on a bike, but let's face it—for little kids it's really all about the bell. Try this bright eco-version and get ready to hear it ring over and over (and over and over). Don't say we didn't warn you.
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'12 Trek Girl's Trikester
As the saying goes ‘all things are difficult before they get easy.' Those are great words to live by, but the principle will likely be lost on a frustrated 2-year-old trying to churn the wheels on a cheaply made trike. If you're partial to top of the line, Trek's solidly built state-of-the-art three wheeler will have them happily racing around in no time.
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Bobike Mini+
For forward-mounted baby seat fans, the BoBike is one of the best, keeping your babe comfortably in eyesight between your arms for the duration of your ride. Each sturdy seat comes with a three-point harness, adjustable seat support trays and a 10-year warranty. Recommended for kids ages 9 months to 3 years.
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Runners Aluminum Push Bicycle
Small, sleek, slight yet sturdy. MEC's aluminum framed balance bike for beginners eases the transition to a pedal bike—since they've already mastered (for the most part) the principle of coordination of the major motor skills needed for two wheeling.
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Flow Helmet
Fairies are fine and princesses may be popular, but for little girls who like a little attitude along with their safety accessories, this helmet that's available in a variety of hip styles should suffice.
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Nantucket Gull Kids Wicker Basket
Add some brightness to any bike with this wicker basket sporting tough leather straps and buckles for a secure attachment. The petite bucket basket can handle all their small yet uber-important accessories (skipping rope, stuffy, spare change for the ice cream truck).
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Prince Lionheart Whirl Balance Bike
Other than a preference for one or the other, there's very little that separates the benefits of a wooden bike from a metal-framed balance bike. We're pretty sure little girls everywhere will be pumped about practicing their balancing skills on this bike.
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Kid Factor Blue Headlight
Clamp on a bike headlight for those days when dusk arrives quicker than expected and everyone is still spinning their wheels on the long bike ride home.
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Strider Bike 4 Pack Starter Kit
For an all-in-one balance bike set that includes the well-reviewed Strider bike in your choice of colour, a pair of youth bike gloves, water bottle and bell, try this starter kit that's perfect for the pre-biker(s) in your brood.
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Giant Pre Push Bike
Saddle her up on a soft, lightweight yet seriously scooterrific (yes, we made that up) balance bike. It's built with Giant's advanced tough aluminum technology and a quickly adjustable saddle seat.
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Supercycle Kids Bike Foam Seat Cover
Are today's kids getting soft? We'll leave the bigger question for pundits to ponder but as it relates to bike seat covers, the answer is unequivocally, yes. This universal style will fit most kids bikes, though is made specifically for the Supercycle.
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WeeRide Kangaroo Ltd. Front Centre-Mount Child Carrier
WeeRide is a front riding seat option for kids with a centre seat placement for better balance. Known for its easy on/off adjustments when riding without the babe on board, the padded headrest helps if they fall asleep en route. Recommended carry weight of up to 40 pounds.
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'13 Trek Mountain Track 240
Kids ages 7 and up will have no trouble tackling anything the road (trail or sidewalk) less travelled has in store for them with Trek's easy-handling, bump-absorbing aluminum bike. We love the powerful brakes for handling those unexpected moments they'll face while out mountain biking or urban road roaming.
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Ghost Powerkid 20 Bicycle
There are rough roads ahead as kids get older, but you already knew that. Now that they can handle smooth sidewalks and even streets with ease, amping up the adrenaline is what it's all about (for them, anyway). When they are ready for a taste of some trail trekking, you'll feel comfortable knowing this bike is something solid under their seat.
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Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet Blue Aviator Pigs
With fun graphics that the kids will love, and safety features you'll love, this helmet is a win-win—they'll actually want to wear it, and you'll know they're protected. It's lightweight, easily adjustable and fits kids snugly, without pinching soft skin. Experts recommend waiting until your babe(s) are a minimum of 12 months of age before you bring them along for a bike ride on a safety-rated bike seat and 18 months if being pulled along in a bike trailer.
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MEC Child Trailer Baby Supporter
Bike trailing can be a blast for you, and your offspring. Enjoy the open road but protect their head, neck and shoulders from the inevitable bumps en route, with a baby support system. MEC's version fits most brands of bike trailers. Many experts recommend children be a minimum of 18 months before they are pulled in a bike trailer.
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Kids' Bike Gear
There is nothing like your first set of wheels—and learning to ride them is a very big deal. Here's our list of not-to-be-missed bikes, trikes and gear for all ages. -
MAX Radical Boy
We won't compromise safety when it comes to cycling, but there's nothing wrong with a little ride on the wild side when it comes to a well-made helmet. Special padding adds extra comfort; TurnFit technology allows for proper sizing; detachable padding allows for washing and each helmet comes with extra reflective features. The fun factor ensures it'll be worn. For kids ages 5 and up.
