Kids cycling guides
Practical advice and educational guides to help your child learn to ride. Written by the founders of Baswil.
First kids' bike: the complete parent's guide
Age, size, balance bike or training wheels, budget, learning method: the pillar guide to choosing your child's first bike. Everything you need, in one place.
Read the articleWhen should you remove the training wheels?
The real signs that your child is ready, and how to ease the transition without stress.
Read the articleBalance bike or training wheels: which to choose?
Two different approaches to learning to ride. Pros, cons, and the third path most parents don't know about.
Read the articleHow to remove the training wheels without stress
A step-by-step 4-stage method to move your child onto two wheels with confidence.
Read the articleBtwin Decathlon training wheels: compatibility and alternatives
Everything to know about the training wheels on Btwin 14 and 16 inch bikes. Replacement options and compatible stabilizers.
Read the articleLearning to ride at age 3: the complete guide
Motor development, choosing the right bike, step-by-step progression. Everything you need to start at the right time.
Read the articleMy child is afraid of bikes: 7 approaches that work
Understand where the fear comes from and turn it into confidence with proven techniques.
Read the articleFlexible stabilizer vs classic training wheels
Two systems, two philosophies. A biomechanical look at how each affects balance learning.
Read the articleWhich 14 inch kids bike to choose in 2026?
What to look for, comparison of popular models, and tips for getting your child set up right.
Read the articleHow to set the height of training wheels
Getting the adjustment right changes everything. Optimal height, common mistakes, and impact on learning.
Read the article5 mistakes that slow down learning to ride
Common habits that hold kids back. How to spot them and fix them.
Read the articleWoom vs Frog vs Puky: the 2026 kids' bike comparison
3 brands, 3 budgets, 3 philosophies. The 2026 numbers compared — price, weight, build quality, training wheels (stabilisers) compatibility. Choose with confidence.
Read the articleBest kids' bike gift guide: choose the right one
Buying a bike as a gift? Here are the 5 criteria, the right budget by age, and the must-have accessories for a present that will actually be ridden.
Read the articleWhat size bike for my child? Complete chart by age
Age, height and inseam chart + step-by-step measuring method. Avoid the wrong-size mistake.
Read the articleKids' bike safety: helmet, kit and rules 2026
Helmet rules (UK/FR/BE/LU), essential gear, where to practise, and key rules to teach. The 2026 kids' cycling safety guide.
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