With Christmas on the horizon, here are the top Cyber Monday sales currently ongoing, along with our pick of the standout deals on balance bikes and junior bikes right now
Christmas is the traditional peak season for kids' bike sales, a prime gift for children to find under the tree, whether that be a balance bike or a first 'real' bike with pedals for older children.
You don't need to wait until nearer to the big day to find the best kids' bikes though, with many online retailers currently offering discounts as Cyber Monday and the Black Friday period gives way to the inevitable lull before Christmas sales ramp up.
Below, we've highlighted some of what we think are the standout deals on children's bikes this Cyber Monday, but given that your chosen recipient could be anywhere from 3 to around 15 years of age, we can't guarantee our picks will be suitable for you.
Therefore, we've also provided a list of the retailers that we think have the best Cyber Monday kids bike sales right now, along with the headlines for what they're offering.
In addition, there are more great offers on our main Cyber Monday kids' bikes deals page if you don't see what you're looking for here.
If you're doing your full list of Christmas shopping, or just want something for yourself too, don't forget to check out our listing of the best Cyber Monday cycling deals for the grown-ups.
Where to find the best Cyber Monday kids' bike deals
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Specialized Hotwalk 12 balance bike: $225 $149.99 at Jenson USA 33% off - A great starter balance bike from Specialized, the Hotwalk 12 can be used between 18 months and four years old. Its airless tyres are maintenance-free and the alloy frame and steel fork can take plenty of abuse.
Cannondale Trail 16: $349.99 $259.95at Mike's Bikes 26% off - The Trail 16 takes kids from their first balance bike to pedalling, but with a single speed and rear brake only to keep things simple.
Mike's Bikes also sells the Trail Balance Bike and the Trail 12 with pedals for younger kids. All are covered by its growth spurt guarantee, which gives you 50% of the purchase price towards the cost of a larger bike.
Co-op Cycles REV 20: $399.99 $279.29at REI Co-op 30% off - A six speed junior mountain bike, the REV20 comes from REI Co-op's own brand. 20" wheels, disc brakes and a gripshift make for comfortable, easy riding for junior riders.
Specialized Jett 24": $550 $399.99 at Competitive Cyclist 27% off - A great option for older kids as they want to get out and explore, the Jett has plenty of adjustability, eight speeds and 22 tyres that give grip for all-terrain adventures.
B'Twin Runride 100 balance bike: £59.99 £34.99 at Decathlon 41% off - A simple balance bike, the Runride 100 includes footrests by the rear wheel, so that there's somewhere to place feet, which encourages balancing. Both the bars and the saddle can be adjusted as your child grows.
Vitus 16: £329.99 £199.99 at Wiggle 39% off - Vitus sells an impressive array of kids' bikes and the 16 bridges the gap between its balance bikes and its older kids' bikes which head up to 24" wheels. It's available in three colours and includes features like a narrower Q Factor to make cycling more comfortable.
Scott Scale 20: £419 £309 at Tredz 26% off - If they want to head off-road, the Scott Scale 20 offers a junior mountain bike, complete with front suspension and seven-speed shifting. Kenda 2.2" tyres provide plenty of grip for the ups and downs.
Apollo Vortice 24" Junior Hybrid Bike: £185 £165 at Halfords 11% off - Designed for children from 8 to 12 years old, the Apollo Vortice hybrid has 18 gears with grip shifters, so there's plenty of range for scouting up and down hill in search of adventure for a child who's growing up in the world.
Paul has been on two wheels since he was in his teens and he's spent much of the time since writing about bikes and the associated tech. He's a road cyclist at heart but his adventurous curiosity means Paul has been riding gravel since well before it was cool, adapting his cyclo-cross bike to ride all-day off-road epics and putting road kit to the ultimate test along the way. Paul has contributed to Cyclingnews' tech coverage for a few years, helping to maintain the freshness of our buying guides and deals content, as well as writing a number of our voucher code pages.
