How much is too much for a kid’s bike? After all they’ll only lose it, break it, get it stolen. However, if you really want to treat your junior rider, this new range from one of Europe’s best bike builders could create a first impression that will set them on a lifelong love affair with bikes. Canyon’s kids’ range is aimed at riders from three years old and up. The German brand’s technology-first mantra has already made it a favourite with us grown-ups. It then asked the question: why should we do anything less for our kids? The bikes are designed to be ridden off-road. They come with a larger front wheel for easier control and better momentum; there’s rubber padding around the handlebars; brakes are hydraulic; gears are semi-automatic. If you were aged three you would, wouldn’t you? So why not treat them? canyon.com
Price: £449
Frame: aluminium
Gears: Sram Automatix hub
Brakes: hydraulic
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