Best Black Friday kids' bikes deals: Cycling savings for your little shredder

A child riding a bike at sunset
(Image credit: Anadolu / Contributor)

That first bike is a special thing for any cyclist, and the first chapter of many. Whether it's a balance bike or a proper pedal bike, buying your child their first bike is an exciting moment.

The Black Friday sales are approaching, and we are scouting for some of the best deals around this month, as strong deals tend to get shared online earlier and earlier before Black Friday kicks off on the 28th of this month.

Quick deals

USA: Quick Black Friday Deals

UK: Quick Black Friday Deals

Recent updates

Last updated: Friday 14th of November 2025

Black Friday Kids' bike deals USA

Specialized  Riprock 20
Save 15%
Specialized Riprock 20: was $650 now $549.94 at Jenson USA
Read moreRead less

This Specialized Riprock has 15% off, and is one cool-looking kids' bike. It's available in a single Gloss lilac/Black colour and has a suggested size range between 107-132cm. It has a wide gear range and grippy tyres for confidence on and off-road.

Huffy 20" Sea Star
Save 39%
Huffy 20" Sea Star: was $121.03 now $74 at Walmart
Read moreRead less

This single-speed Huffy Sea Star bike is available for a steal at under $100. It has a single-speed gear and chain guard for simplicity and a rear coaster brake, not to mention streamers! Recommended for ages 5-9.

Giant  Animator
Save 27%
Giant Animator : was $274.99 now $199.95 at Mike's Bikes
Read moreRead less

This Giant Animator 12" bike is a perfect first machine once kids graduate from a balance bike. It comes with removable training wheels and a bell.

Liv Adore
Save 6%
Liv Adore: was $264.99 now $249.95 at Mike's Bikes
Read moreRead less

Here's another neat 12" kids bike, this time from Liv. This Coaster model has a coaster brake to keep things simple; the rider simply pushes back on the pedals. Training wheels and a basket are also included.

Royal Baby  Classic
Save 19%
Royal Baby Classic : was $189.99 now $152.99 at Amazon
Read moreRead less

This Freestyle Classic 14" bike is currently on sale with 11% off. It has a 4.5 out of 5 Amazon rating with over 18k reviews. I especially like the QR adjustable seatpost, great for adjusting seat height as they grow.

Black Friday Kids' Bikes UK

Pedal Pals Tractor bike
Save 40%
Pedal Pals Tractor bike : was £100 now £60 at Argos
Read moreRead less

This Pedal Pals 12" mountain bike is 40% off and is a good, affordable starter bike. It comes with included removable stabilisers and will suit children aged 3 and over.

Frog  38
Save 15%
Frog 38: was £380 now £323 at Tweeks Cycles
Read moreRead less

Frog bikes are quality, well-thought-out kids' bikes, and this 38 14" model has 15% off right now. This bike will hold value well and comes with a bell, reflectors and mini mudguards. It will fit children with an inside leg length measurement of 36cm to 46cm.

Frog  44
Save 15%
Frog 44: was £390 now £331.50 at Decathlon UK
Read moreRead less

Here's another Frog in the form of the 44 16" bike, for riders ages between 4 and 5. This is the funky multi colour 'spoty' paint scheme. This is a single-speed bike with an included bell, reflectors and mudguards.

Marin  Coast Trail
Save 27%
Marin Coast Trail : was £379 now £278.50 at Tredz Limited
Read moreRead less

This cool Marin Coast Trail 20" bike has a nice 27% off. This is a great single-speed model with simple V brakes that will be perfect while they are still learning. There are four colours and this bike should suit riders roughly between 125 – 136cm.

Ridgeback Melody
Save 15%
Ridgeback Melody: was £229.99 now £195 at Tweeks Cycles
Read moreRead less

This Ridgeback Melody 15" bike has 16% off right now! It will suit children between 110-120cm in height and comes with removable stabilisers. It's also available in two colours.

NS Bikes  Eccentric 20
Save 47%
NS Bikes Eccentric 20: was £1,499 now £799 at Tredz Limited
Read moreRead less

This NS Bikes Eccentric 20 is a more dedicated mountain bike if your child is showing some interest in off-road riding. It will suit 7-10-year-olds and has more capable components like an 80mm suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes and shorter child-specific cranks.

Black Friday Balance bike deals USA

Cannondale  Trail balance
Save 4%
Cannondale Trail balance : was $248.99 now $239.95 at Mike's Bikes
Read moreRead less

This is a downright cool balance bike from Cannondale, which is bound to be popular for years. It has funky paint and a rear brake so little ones can stop on their own. What's not to like?

Giant Pre
Save 21%
Giant Pre: was $189.99 now $149.95 at Mike's Bikes
Read moreRead less

This Giant Pre balance bike has 21% off and is another quality option for little ones looking to find their balance. It's only discounted in gloss pink, but we think it looks great!

Scott Scale RC Walker
Save 40%
Scott Scale RC Walker: was $299 now $179.99 at Jenson USA
Read moreRead less

This funky Scott Scale 12" balance bike has a healthy 40% off. This bike will suit children roughly 85cm and over, and is an ideal start bike.

Strider 12 Sport
Save 7%
Strider 12 Sport : was $139.99 now $129.99 at Competitive Cyclist
Read moreRead less

This Strider toddler's balance bike from Strider has 7% off, an ideal way for little ones to learn balance before they graduate to a bike with pedals.

Black Friday balance bike deals UK

DMR Sidekick
Save 15%
DMR Sidekick : was £210 now £178 at Tweeks Cycles
Read moreRead less

This is a cool DMR Sidekick balance bike, the popular British brand's smallest model. Currently with 16% off, it has mixed 12 and 14" wheel sizes for optimal control, smaller diameter bars and grips and can be fitted with a disc brake as they grow in confidence.

Joolihome  12" balance bike
Save 5%
Joolihome 12" balance bike: was £28.11 now £26.70 at Amazon
Read moreRead less

If you are just looking for an affordable balance bike to start them off, then this is a nice option. It has a 4.6 out of 5 Amazon score, with over 2000 reviews. The black colour has the best discount right now.

Frog  Tadpole
Save 20%
Frog Tadpole : was £205 now £164 at Decathlon UK
Read moreRead less

This quality Frog Tadpole balance bike is available in several colours and currently has over £40 off. This bike has a back brake, giving children the means to slow themselves down as they build their skills. This bike will suit 3-4-year-olds.

Check out our other Black Friday deals

TOPICS
Tom Wieckowski
Tech writer

Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of. 


He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport's biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar and Alberto Contador. He's also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing. 

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.