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Woom Bikes: The Best Kids’ Bikes in the UK?

Finding the right bike for your child can feel overwhelming. The UK kids’ bike market is filled with options, but many are too heavy, poorly designed, or simply scaled-down versions of adult bikes. That’s where Woom Bikes come in—purpose-built, lightweight children’s bikes that make learning to ride fun, safe, and stress-free.

 

Why Woom Bikes Are the Best Choice for Kids in the UK

1. Lightweight Kids’ Bikes

Most children’s bikes in the UK are surprisingly heavy—sometimes nearly as much as the child riding them. Woom bikes are up to 40% lighter than standard kids’ bikes, making it easier for children to start pedalling, steer confidently, and stop safely.

2. Designed Specifically for Children

Unlike many brands, Woom doesn’t just shrink adult bike frames. Their bikes are designed with child-specific geometry—from frame angles to handlebar reach. This gives children a natural riding position, boosting balance, control, and confidence on every ride.

3. From Balance Bikes all the way to Off Road Suspension Bikes

Whether you’re searching for a balance bike in the UK for a toddler or a geared bike for an older child, Woom offers a full range for every age and stage.

4. Built for Safety and Fun

Parents across the UK love how quickly their kids learn to ride on Woom bikes. With easy-to-reach brakes, grippy tyres, and quality components, safety is built into every detail. Kids can focus on enjoying the ride, while parents have peace of mind.

 

Why UK Parents Choose Woom Bikes

  • Kids often learn to ride in just a few sessions. Colour coded brakes mean shouting left and right are a thing of the past!

  • Adjustability. Kids grow up quick and the bikes are designed to grow with them. the stem can move forwards to accomodate growth, and there is a huge seatpost insertion depth so the saddle can keep getting higher for the right pedalling position.

  • Lightweight frames make cycling easier and moving the bike around with you is much easier.

  • Safety features. Woom Bikes have built in design features for each age category. For example there is an elastic stopper atttached to the forks so your child is much less likely to jackknife when cornering.

  • Durable, high-quality build means they last for years and a high resale value compared to other children’s bikes in the UK.

 

 

Best Kids’ Bikes by Age: How to Choose the Right Size

1. Balance Bikes (Building confidence and balance)

  • Woom Original GO 1 (balance bike): For toddlers 1.5–3.5 years, height 82–100 cm

 

2. First Pedal Bikes (Learning to pedal)

  • Woom Go 2:  3–4.5 years, height 95–110 cm

  • Woom Go 3:  4–6 years, height 105–120 cm

  • Woom Go 3 AUTOMAGIC: 4–6 years, height 105–120 cm

  • Woom Go 4:  6–8 years, height 115–130 cm.

 

3. All Rounder Bikes (General riding)

  • Woom Explore 4: 6–8 years, height 115–130 cm.

  • Woom Explore 5: 7–11 years, height 125–145 cm.

  • Woom Explore 6: 10–14 years, height 140–165 cm.

 

 

4. Off-Road & Mountain Bikes (Trails and adventure)

  • Woom OFF 4 / OFF Air 4: 6–8 years, height 118–130 cm, inseam minimum 50.5 cm.

  • Woom OFF 5 / OFF Air 5: 7–11 years, height 128–145 cm, inseam 62.5 cm.

  • Woom OFF 6 / OFF Air 6: 10–14 years, height 140–165 cm, inseam 68.5 cm.

 

Sizing System

Finding the perfect kids’ bike can feel overwhelming for UK parents, with so many options that are either too heavy or simply shrunken-down versions of adult bikes. That’s where the woom sizing system stands out. Designed by founder Christian Bezdeka, who combined his expertise in industrial design and child ergonomics, woom bikes are built specifically around the needs of children at every stage of growth. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, the Woom Range offerings from the first balance bike, the Woom GO 1, right up to the Woom EXPLORE 6 for older kids. Each bike features child-optimised geometry: the smaller bikes provide an upright riding position, low step-through frames, and a clever steering limiter for added safety, while the larger bikes introduce a sportier frame for efficient pedalling and agile handling.

Adjustable components like saddle height, handlebar position, and brake reach mean every bike grows with your child, delivering comfort, safety, and confidence on every ride. For UK families looking for a lightweight, safe, and ergonomic kids’ bike that truly fits, the woom sizing system ensures your child always has the right bike at the right time.

 

More Than Just a Bike

Woom isn’t just about cycling—it’s about giving kids independence, outdoor adventure, and a love for riding. With the right bike, children in the UK can build confidence, stay active, and create lasting memories on two wheels.

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We have stock off all the Woom Range listed above, head to our Woom Bikes page or your local store to check out the amazing range!