Kids bikes for an adventurous life: Veloretti Kids

Finding the perfect kids' bike for your child is more than just a purchase. It's about opening the door to countless adventures, building confidence, and creating memories that last a lifetime. We understand that choosing the right Kids bike can feel overwhelming for parents. With so many sizes, styles, and features to consider, how do you know which bike to choose for your little adventurer?

Whether you're looking for a Kids bike for inexperienced walkers or looking to upgrade as they grow, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the world of children's bikes with confidence. From Mini balance bikes for toddlers to Junior models for school-age children, we'll explore everything you need to know about Kids bikes and why Veloretti has become the trusted bringer of joy for families across Europe.

Which Veloretti Kids bike is best for my child?

Veloretti Kids Bikes are divided by age range, and designed to grow with your child so they can enjoy them for a great long time (even during growth spurts). From 12-inch to 16-inch to 20-inch wheels, each size is designed to match your kids' phase in life–from the very early first strides to independent trips to school.

Here’s how our collection of Kids bikes grows with your child:

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Tricycle (1.5 - 4 years)

The Veloretti Tricycle serves as the perfect introduction for the youngest riders, with some Tricycle riders starting at 18 months old! This 12-inch Kids bike provides stability and confidence as your toddler learns the basics of steering and navigating. As the perfect entry-level bike for your child, the Tricycle is easy to convert to a 2-wheeler as your child's skills develop. This basically gives you a Tricycle and a Mini balance bike in one.

Key features:
• Stable three-wheel design for beginners
• Converts to a balance bike for skill progression
• Suitable for children aged 1.5 to 4 years, or a height between 80 and 106 cm
• 12-inch kids bike wheel size

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Mini (2 - 4 years)

The Veloretti Mini is designed for early bikers who are learning the basics of mobility. This Veloretti balance bike features a sturdy frame, allowing your toddler to safely explore and develop their balance between the ages of 2 and 4, or 80 to 106 cm tall. Like the Tricycle and the Maxi, the Mini has soft rubber grips with shock-absorbing hand protectors. With the 12-inch wheels on the Mini, your child will develop coordination in a natural way, preparing them for their first pedal bike.

Key features:
• Strong and simple balance bike to learn balance and coordination.
• Perfect to prepare for a first pedal bike.
• Suitable for children aged 2 to 4 years, or a height between 80 and 106 cm.
• 12-inch kids bike wheel size.

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Maxi (3 - 6 years)

As your child grows more confident, the Veloretti Maxi provides the next step up. With its durable construction, timeless design, hand and backpedal brake, and 16-inch wheels, the Maxi is an ideal option for kids who are in kindergarten age (3 to 6 years) or are roughly 102 to 120 cm tall. The Veloretti Maxi is our smallest pedal bike, designed to look just like our adult bikes, but with more colour options and more kid-friendly features such as soft rubber grips and easily detachable training wheels to provide the support when they need it.

Key features:
• Detachable training wheels
• Hand and backpedal brakes for safety
• Suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years, or a height between 102 and 120 cm
• 16-inch kids bike wheel size

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Junior (5 - 8 years)

With both hand and backpedal brakes (and a design inspired by our adult City Bikes), the Veloretti Junior is for the most advanced kids of the family. The 20-inch wheels of the Veloretti Junior make it a perfect bike for children between the ages of 5 and 8, or 118 to 136 cm tall. The Junior brings control and confidence to every outing, and is available as a step-through or step-over frame with different colours.

Key features:
• Available as a step-through or step-over frame
• Hand and backpedal brakes for safety
• Suitable for children aged 5 to 8 years old, or a height between 118 and 136 cm
• 20-inch kids bike wheel size

Tricycle (1.5 - 4 years)

The Veloretti Tricycle serves as the perfect introduction for the youngest riders, with some Tricycle riders starting at 18 months old! This 12-inch Kids bike provides stability and confidence as your toddler learns the basics of steering and navigating. As the perfect entry-level bike for your child, the Tricycle is easy to convert to a 2-wheeler as your child's skills develop. This basically gives you a Tricycle and a Mini balance bike in one.

Key features:
• Stable three-wheel design for beginners
• Converts to a balance bike for skill progression
• Suitable for children aged 1.5 to 4 years, or a height between 80 and 106 cm
• 12-inch kids bike wheel size

Mini (2 - 4 years)

The Veloretti Mini is designed for early bikers who are learning the basics of mobility. This Veloretti balance bike features a sturdy frame, allowing your toddler to safely explore and develop their balance between the ages of 2 and 4, or 80 to 106 cm tall. Like the Tricycle and the Maxi, the Mini has soft rubber grips with shock-absorbing hand protectors. With the 12-inch wheels on the Mini, your child will develop coordination in a natural way, preparing them for their first pedal bike.

Key features:
• Strong and simple balance bike to learn balance and coordination.
• Perfect to prepare for a first pedal bike.
• Suitable for children aged 2 to 4 years, or a height between 80 and 106 cm.
• 12-inch kids bike wheel size.

Maxi (3 - 6 years)

As your child grows more confident, the Veloretti Maxi provides the next step up. With its durable construction, timeless design, hand and backpedal brake, and 16-inch wheels, the Maxi is an ideal option for kids who are in kindergarten age (3 to 6 years) or are roughly 102 to 120 cm tall. The Veloretti Maxi is our smallest pedal bike, designed to look just like our adult bikes, but with more colour options and more kid-friendly features such as soft rubber grips and easily detachable training wheels to provide the support when they need it.

Key features:
• Detachable training wheels
• Hand and backpedal brakes for safety
• Suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years, or a height between 102 and 120 cm
• 16-inch kids bike wheel size

Junior (5 - 8 years)

With both hand and backpedal brakes (and a design inspired by our adult City Bikes), the Veloretti Junior is for the most advanced kids of the family. The 20-inch wheels of the Veloretti Junior make it a perfect bike for children between the ages of 5 and 8, or 118 to 136 cm tall. The Junior brings control and confidence to every outing, and is available as a step-through or step-over frame with different colours.

Key features:
• Available as a step-through or step-over frame
• Hand and backpedal brakes for safety
• Suitable for children aged 5 to 8 years old, or a height between 118 and 136 cm
• 20-inch kids bike wheel size

Why choose a Veloretti Kids bike?

When researching Kids bikes, parents often feel overwhelmed by the numerous brands and options available. What sets Veloretti Kids bikes apart?

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Quality and safety

Every Veloretti Kids bike undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. Designed in Amsterdam and handcrafted in our European factories, our Kids bikes are not only good-looking, but they also come equipped with child-specific safety features, making all our bikes reliable and safe. Features include reinforced frames and carefully positioned brakes for small hands, and safety is never compromised.

Safety features include:
• Child-appropriate brake positioning
• Reinforced frame construction
• Non-slip pedals and grips
• Rounded edges and protective padding
• Rubber handles with shock-absorbing protectors

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Quality and safety

Every Veloretti Kids bike undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. Designed in Amsterdam and handcrafted in our European factories, our Kids bikes are not only good-looking, but they also come equipped with child-specific safety features, making all our bikes reliable and safe. Features include reinforced frames and carefully positioned brakes for small hands, and safety is never compromised.

Safety features include:
• Child-appropriate brake positioning
• Reinforced frame construction
• Non-slip pedals and grips
• Rounded edges and protective padding
• Rubber handles with shock-absorbing protectors

FAQ

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The most critical factor is ensuring proper fit. Your child should be able to touch the ground with both feet while seated. For balance bikes, they should be able to walk comfortably while straddling the bike.

If you’re looking for a children’s balance bike for 3-year-olds, go for the Tricycle or Mini.
If you are going for a children’s bike for a 5-year-old, try the Maxi with detachable training wheels.
If your kid is independent and you’re looking for a children’s bike for a 6 or 7-year-old, choose the Veloretti Junior.

If your child is a bit shorter or taller than most kids their age, it might be smart to look at the inseam for the best fit. Take a look at the product pages to find all the size details, or contact our customer service if you need further help.

Some children benefit from the security of having training wheels. While training wheels can provide initial confidence, they may delay true balance development. The key is knowing when to remove them.

Our recommendation: start with a balance bike like the Veloretti Mini, then transition to a pedal bike without training wheels. This approach typically results in faster learning and more confident young cyclists.

Yes. All our Kids bikes have adjustable seat posts and handle bars so they can grow with your kid. The 12-inch Tricycle can easily be converted into a Mini balance bike when your child is ready for it. The 16-inch Maxi also has training wheels that can easily be removed for independent riding.

Veloretti Kids bikes use universal parts, making them easy to maintain and/or replace if needed. We chose for a sturdy construction and premium materials that are made to last (at least until your child outgrows the bike). If your child is a real roughhouser, you might need to fix or replace certain parts. Feel free to reach out to our customer care team for help.

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