However, do remember that they will need to learn to use two brake levers when they move onto the next sized bike. Hoy Bikes are the brain child of Sir Chris Hoy – one of the most successful Olympians ever – so expect an attention to all the details that matter on a first pedal bike.

The very low frame itself will be easy for children to get on and off, plus the braking system is designed specifically for smaller hands.

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Sir Chris Hoy is one of the most successful professional cyclists there’s been, and since his retirement from competition has turned his hand to encouraging young children to get onto lightweight quality bikes. There is a roaring trade in good quality secondhand 14" wheel bikes, precisely because they are built to last. Firstly, it's got a drum brake at the rear. This type of brake is popular in Europe, and is renowned for being very long wearing. However, if it goes wrong you may struggle to find someone to repair it in the UK. PLEASE READ OUR ARTICLE ON WHY YOU SHOULDN'T BUY A REALLY CHEAP KIDS BIKE IF YOU'RE TEMPTED TO GO AHEAD AND BUY ONE OF THESE BIKES

A white Paw Patrol licensed freewheeling bicycle with 14" pneumatic tyres, a front calliper brake and a rear drum brake that also comes with a Paw Patrol rear doll carrier with strap and a front basket The stabilisers unscrew easily - although if your child isn't ready to pedal we'd recommend a balance bike instead. OK - you've read the article, so you're not going to be surprised when we say that we don't recommend a really heavy, cheap steel hunk of a bike that your child is going to find hard to manoeuvre, which won't last long and may even, in extreme cases, be unsafe for them to ride, especially if they can't work the brakes. Whilst this bike comes with stabilisers we'd recommend a balance bike instead if they're not ready to pedal just yet. This freewheeling white Paw Patrol licensed 14" bicycle comes with a front calliper brake and a rear drum brake. it features pneumatic tyres with spoked wheels with mudguards and also has removable stabilisers. The 14" Paw Patrol bicycle also comes with an adjustable saddle and handlebars and also comes with a rear doll carrier with strap, a front basket and colourful Paw Patrol decals. Suits ages 4 - 6 years. Child height range 100 - 110 cm