38 Best-Fitted Bikes for 6 Year Olds (How Big Do I Go?)

When searching for the best bikes for 6 year olds, there’s a lot to consider, like does your little one need removable training wheels, and are you looking for a bike that comes fully assembled? Check out this list to find a bicycle that’s right up your street.

bikes for 6 year olds

Tauki Kid Bike BMX Bike

This little red racer is the perfect starter bike with wide, extra-grip pneumatic tires to make sure kids stay balanced when they’re starting out on 2 wheels. There’s also a coaster brake to help them feel in control while experiencing the fun of this BMX bike.

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Dynacraft Thomas The Train Bike with Realistic Sounds

Thomas the Train lovers will go crazy for this bike. The head tube of the bike has Thomas’ face to lead the way and kids can also hear sounds to encourage them as they pedal along. The cool, red training wheels can be removed when they gain confidence.

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Schwinn Girl's Jasmine Bicycle

With pretty pastel shades, this clever bike is designed around kids’ proportions and includes grip handles that are closer together, a narrower pedal position, and also a lighter frame. As a result, little ones feel more comfortable and in control, increasing their confidence when they climb on to the adjustable seat.

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Balance Bike for Boys and Girls

Balance is a difficult skill for kids to master – this ‘no pedal’ bike helps to improve motor skills and build confidence to prepare them for their next bike. Kids can learn how to balance, steer and maneuvre this lightweight, aluminum bike with ease, meaning they can still get out and about exploring.

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Royalbaby Flying Bear Full Suspension Kids Bike

In an unmissable, bright yellow color, this sporty number has optimum suspension – the front fork along with the frame suspension ensure that kids have a comfortable ride, while the v-brake and alloy rims help them to come to a smooth stop when they’re riding around the block.

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Jeep Boy's Bike

Kids will be the envy of their friends (and you’ll be the best parent ever) when they have this awesome Jeep themed bike to ride around the neighborhood. In sleek black with red accent colors, it’s cool as well as practical, with a rugged steel frame, optimized suspension, and a full-wrap chain guard for safety.

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RoyalBaby CubeTube Kid's Bikes

If you’re looking for unisex beginners’ bikes for 6 year olds, this one is ideal – in cool white and blue, the CubeTube has training wheels along with an adjustable seat and handlebars to grow with your child; as they gain confidence, the training wheels can be taken off.

$182.39

Kent Love Bug Bike

Every little girl’s dream bike, the Love Bug is bright pink with streamers on the handlebars and a cute bag for carrying around essentials. The wishbone-style frame helps to optimize suspension making sure your little princess can learn to ride a bike in style and comfort.

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Bratz Kid's Bike

The perfect bike for Bratz fans with the attitude to match, this bike has the hottest graphics, as well as a bag for snacks and a bell to let the neighborhood know to keep out of their path… especially when the training wheels have just been taken off.

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Vilano Boy's Bmx Style Bike

This BMX style bike is ideal for little ones who can’t wait to get out on 2 wheels – its training wheels and coaster brake make it easy for kids to learn, while the caliper brake helps parents with teaching. A bell and water bottle are included to keep kids safe and hydrated outside.

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Schwinn Boy's Scorch Bicycle

If your kids have reached the age where they’re ready to upgrade their ride-on to a bike, the Scorch bicycle is designed with kids’ smaller proportions in mind – it helps them to feel comfortable right from the off, with carefully placed pedals and easily reachable handlebars, making learning fun and fearless.

$279.99

Diamondback Bicycles Mini Viper Kid's BMX Bike

With a name like Mini Viper, it’s clear that everything about this bike is cool, from the smart blue and white steel frame right down to the durable wheels. It also comes fully assembled – just pump up the tires and your little one can take it for a spin right away.

$180.00

Dynacraft Transformers Optimus Prime Boys Bike

Kids can take confidence from Optimus Prime when learning to ride their first bike – the design of this epic beginners’ BMX bike has authentic Transformers colors and images, while the padded seat and handlebar shield make for a smooth transformation from training wheels to 2 wheels.

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RoyalBaby Jenny & Bunny Girl's Bike

You’ll have trouble getting your little girl to come inside when she’s riding around on this cute bike – she won’t ever want to get off of it. The classic design has modern features, such as a welded steel frame and non-slip resin pedals, dressed up in a pretty pink exterior.

$101.99

Joystar Kids Bike

This retro bike is perfect for kids who want to learn to ride in style. The smart black training wheels are easy to remove – until then, the saddle has a holder for adults to grip to help with balance, and the frame is made from durable steel to withstand any bumps.

$149.99

ChromeWheels BMX Bike

Stylish yet strong, this pretty purple first BMX bike has EVA foam rubber tires to prevent punctures, wherever your little one ventures – whether they’re cycling around the neighborhood or through the forest, not even glass, stones or thorns will stop the wheels from turning.

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Titan Girl's Flower Princess BMX Bike

This adorable bike is made for little ones who love to have company on their adventures – the doll seat on the back and woven basket on the front mean they can bring their favorite toys along for the ride. The stickers, flowers and streamers complete the fabulous finishes that are fit for a princess.

$139.99

Dynacraft Magna Major Damage Boys BMX Bike

Your little tearaway won’t be able to get enough of this bright yellow bike – they’ll love showing it off to their friends in the park. The removable training wheels and rear coaster brake make it a fun first bike for 6 year olds to learn on, causing ‘major damage’ as promised.

$99.99

Dynacraft Trolls Girls BMX Street/Dirt Bike

This bike is full of encouragement for little ones learning to ride on 2 wheels – claiming to be ‘powered in positivity’ (as well as glitter), this Trolls themed bike has a padded seat and handlebars, along with a cute bag for carrying a favorite Trolls doll to share the adventure.

$134.99

X-Games BMX/Freestyle Bicycle

Kids’ excitement after getting their first BMX bike is immeasurable, especially when it looks like this awesome black and yellow bicycle. With wide wheels, front handbrakes and rear coaster brakes, kids will feel confident when they’re out and about even after the training wheels come off.

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Joystar Classic Kids Bike

Kids will be proud to show off this stunning cream, retro bike. Grown up and stylish, it has training wheels until kids have mastered balance, as well as a sturdy frame to keep it looking shiny and new despite any knocks during learning. It even has a lifetime guarantee.

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Stitch Trend Boy's Bike

This sporty looking bike is ideal for little ones who are ready to make the move to a big boy’s bike. Cool and practical, it has training wheels that are easy to remove, a chain guard to keep little fingers safe, and fenders to keep their clothes clean wherever they go exploring.

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Kent Retro Boy's Bike

Seriously hot, these wheels are decked out in black and fire red. The slick black training wheels can be removed when kids are riding with confidence, and the metal frame is light and durable. It comes partially assembled too, so kids don’t have to wait long to get pedaling.

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Monster High Girls Bike

With its cool paintwork and graphics, kids who love Monster High will go wild for this themed bike. The deluxe saddle ensures your little one can ride in comfort, and there’s a 2 piece pad set, making sure they’ll quickly be confident enough to ditch the training wheels.

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Royalbaby Stargirl Girl's Bike

Not every little girl wants her bike to be pink – this bicycle also comes with the option of a pretty baby blue frame and cute, woven basket. It’s also simple to put together, arriving 95% assembled, which means more time riding for them and less time in the garage for you.

$174.99

Titan Girl's Flower Power Princess BMX Bike

Kids will get noticed on the block riding this vibrant bike, which comes in a rainbow of colors. The Flower Power bike lives up to its name with colorful streamers, a woven basket, and a seat on the back, so your little one can carry around their favorite doll.

$148.94

Huffy Spider-Man Bike

Your little superhero will love this Spider-Man themed bike, complete with a web between the handlebars that not only looks awesome, but can be used to carry snacks and toys. With Spidey on their side, kids will soon be confident enough to ride around saving the neighborhood without their training wheels.

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Paw Patrol Boy' Bicycle

When searching for bikes for 6 year olds, you can’t overlook every kid’s favorite, Paw Patrol. This fun, themed bike features graphics of Marshall, Chase and Rubble on the handlebars, seat, and wheel covers, offering encouragement to little ones who are learning to cycle without training wheels for the first time.

$159.99

Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys BMX Street/Dirt Bike

Whether it’s a ride around the block or off-roading in the woods, this BMX bike can handle all terrains. The padded seat along with the front hand and rear coaster brakes make it a smooth, safe ride, even over rocky ground, while the Hot Wheels graphics look the part wherever the adventure leads.

$102.39

Dynacraft Girls Hello Kitty Bike

A fun bike for kids to learn on, this Hello Kitty themed bicycle also comes with a bubble blower to create a path of bubbles for little ones to follow. The bubble maker can be stored in the cute bag on the front of the bike, along with drinks and snacks for the road.

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Tauki Girl's Bike with Training Wheels and Basket

Kids will be powered by flowers on this cute, pink bike. The training wheels can be taken off when they master balance and coordination, and the seat can be adjusted as they grow. There’s also an adorable woven basket for keeping treasures safe when exploring.

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Disney Frozen Girl's Bike

This Frozen themed bike is a little girl’s dream first bicycle, from the pretty turquoise color to the cute graphics and fun streamers on the handlebars. Far from being nervous, they won’t be able to wait to get on it and try it out, with or without training wheels.

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Huffy So Sweet Girls' Bike

Sweet in appearance as well as by name, this pink and purple bike has a fun bubble-print design on the diamond steel frame. The comfortable padded seat and rear coaster brake help kids feel in control when they’re saddled up, ready to take on their next adventure.

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Dynacraft Batman v Superman Boys Bike

With this bike, kids get two of their favorite Marvel superheroes in one – the Batman v Superman bicycle is geared up ready to be ridden around town to save the day, and it has training wheels and easy to use front and back brakes to come to a fast but safe stop when chasing villains.

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Raleigh Bikes Girls Jazzi Bike

With go faster stripes, this is a great bike for 6 year olds who are still learning – the aluminum frame is lightweight, whilst being strong enough to endure a few bumps, and the training wheels provide stability until your little one is confident enough to go it alone.

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Dynacraft Transformers Bumble Bee Boys Bike

Kids will soon transform into confident riders on this BMX street bike with cool features, like the custom wheel covers and authentic Transformers pedals. They won’t be able to get enough of the black and yellow design, especially the Bumblebee shield to protect them from any enemies they encounter on their adventures.

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Pinkalicious Girl's Bike

Bikes don’t come any pinker than this, from the saddle down to the wheels. The perfect bike to get little girls excited about learning to ride on 2 wheels, they’ll love the ribbon streamers that blow in the breeze and the bag on the handlebars to keep their toys safe.

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Razor Micro Force Bike

Kids will look sharp on this metallic green Razor Micro Force bike – with a sturdy, freestyle frame and training wheels for extra stability, along with a padded seat and handlebars for riding in comfort, they’ll soon get to grips with learning to cycle in style.

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3 Diy Bike Activities For Bored Kids

Diy Crayon Cycling Roads Activity

For a fun outdoor activity for kids learning to ride a bike, check out this post in order to create cycle paths using crayons, helping little ones to practice balance and motor skills. And for competitive kids, there’s the chance to race each other too.

Diy Make Your Own Streamers

You don’t need to buy fancy accessories for your kids’ bikes when there are great tutorials like this to help you to make your own, saving money and occupying bored children for a few hours. Create these colorful handlebar streamers with items found in your local hardware store to freshen up an old bike.

Diy Bike Rodeo Activity

With the warmer weather coming, get kids outside on their bikes to burn off energy. Rather than just riding their bikes around the block, these fun ideas for activities to do on a bicycle will keep them entertained, preventing them from complaining that they’re bored again after 20 minutes.

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