Whether you have trouble convincing your little one to go for a ride, or practically have to pry their fingers from the handlebar at bedtime, these fun and useful presents are sure to stoke your child's love of the cycling.
Every pro has their __bike emblazoned with sponsors and their names, and now your kid can do the same with this great stocking stuffer from Woom. Plus, if your kiddie shredder's friends have the same bike, this is a simple and fun way to make sure they never get mixed up. —Molly Hurford
The Force will be with your Star Wars-obsessed kiddie this holiday season, thanks to this R2D2 helmet. With its help, bikes can become rocket ships and your little shredders will be ready to fight whatever evil is threatening the galaxy far, far away—or just down the road, in this case. —Molly Hurford
Designed for one-speed BMX or cruiser bikes, the Z410 is an inexpensive way to add some flair to your little one’s drivetrain, and with 12 color options, you’re almost guaranteed to find one that matches (or clashes fabulously). It comes with a KMC master link, which allows you to swap chains without tools. —Emily Furia
Diamondback's Podium 700c road bike is designed to fit riders in that awkward height range between 'kid' and 'adult': about 4'8" to 5’1”. It's designed to provide a happy introduction to road riding, with a 6061 aluminum frame, 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, and Shimano Claris brakes. At $600, it's reasonably priced for its spec, and will only increase in value if you have younger kids that can eventually use it as their older sibling gets bigger. —Molly Hurford
This skate-style helmet is a great first option for the littlest of kids. Available in XXS (47-50cm circumference) and five bright colors, it's full of features to keep your little shredder safe, including a no-pinch magnetic buckle with added padding to protect delicate faces, vents with bee-proof mesh, and an elastic fit system to keep it firmly on his or her noggin. Other details of the Baby Nutty include extra pad sets to dial in the fit as Junior grows, and a molded-in external shell to protect against everyday dings and dents. —Mike Yozell
These mountain biking gloves look just like mom or dad’s, and will keep kids safe on the trails. Made with Lycra, AirMesh, and breathable Airprene, they're designed to keep hands cool, while a single-layer Clarino synthetic leather palm provides a bit of cushioning. Silicone grips on the fingers help prevent slipping issues that come with little hands gripping wide bars. —Molly Hurford
Kids love noisemakers, and Electra's treat-inspired bike bell is a fun choice. The classic thumb-operated design means it's easy for kids to use, and the two-tone ring will make sure that they're noticed. —Taylor Rojek
Frenchescar Lim wanted a cooler cycling cap, so she took a sewing class and started making her own. When her friends began asking her to make caps for them and their kids, she started SRW. Almost all of Lim’s caps are limited edition, but she also does custom. Handmade in Singapore from lightweight cotton fabric that she sources from Japan, her caps come in adult sizes as well as sizes for kids up to 8 years old. —Jennifer Sherry
If you have a junior road racer on your holiday gift list, you likely already know how difficult it can be to set up a bike that complies with junior rollout rules. (For those who don’t know, juniors race under gear restrictions to even the playing field, reduce the chance of injury, and to help develop a good pedal cadence.)
Wickwerks offers an ideal solution with its 41/33 tooth chainrings that can simply be paired to any common cassette with an 11-tooth small cog to achieve legal gearing. A Fit Link Adapter ($29.50) drops the front derailleur down on the braze-on mount to the proper height for good shifting. The chainrings are offered for standard five bolt, Shimano 4-Arm, SRAM 22 with removable spider, and SRAM Exogram style cranks. —Ron Koch
Italian manufacturer Selle Royal, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, recently launched four new kids’ saddles, including the Hello, designed for bikes with 24-inch wheels. (For smaller kids, there’s the Froggy, a saddle designed to fit 12- to 16-inch-wheeled bikes, as well as the Ben and the Candy, for 16- to 24-inch boys’ and girls’ bikes, respectively.)
Like Selle Royal’s adult saddles, the Hello is made with the company’s integrated clip system, which allows you to attach accessories such as a light or seatbag. —Emily Furia
Incentivize hydration with this cool pack from Camelbak. The styling is just like Mom and Dad's, and the easy-bite valve makes taking sips of water fun and super-simple (it holds up to 1.5 liters). Plus, cool colors and a reflective strip add to the sweet look. —Taylor Rojek
Thule’s Chariot trailer is loaded with features that make it incredibly versatile and much more than just a trailer: Accessories such as a single jogging stroller wheel and even skis for the snow makes this trailer a great choice for an athletic family.
Windows and screen vents are adaptable for almost any weather condition or temperature. Adjustable suspension takes the rattle out of the road for a smoother ride, too. The wheels are easily removable and the trailer folds flat for transportation in a vehicle or storage. —Ron Koch
Knog makes great products for all riders, but its Blinder 1 might be the most kid-friendly of the bunch, thanks to a few fun touches.
A high-powered surface-mount LED and lithium polymer with a USB rechargeable battery is held in with a flexible silicone strap and clip. It attaches without tools, so it swaps from bike to bike ultra-easily, and is visible at over 500 meters away. You can even pick the shape that the light makes, thanks to interchangeable faceplates in stars, hearts, and more. —Molly Hurford
The IslaBikes Luath 24 (also available in 26-inch and 700c wheel sizes for older kids) is a miniature race rocket that has all the bells and whistles of an adult bike in a package sized for kids 8 and up. It has an alloy frame and full carbon fork to keep weight to a minimum, and features a 1x Shimano Ultegra drivetrain and TRP mechanical disc brakes to stop the 24-inch Stan’s NoTubes Crest tubeless-compatible wheels. Other details include lightweight tires with an aggressive tread for muddy conditions and a pint-sized handlebar and cranks. —Mike Yozell
Horns and bike bells are great, but Delta’s Airzound horn takes getting noticed to a whole new level.
The horn’s volume is adjustable and goes all the way up to 115 decibels—that’s louder than most motorcycles. Plus, there are no batteries to be charged: An air can powers the horn and can be refilled with a bicycle pump. It fits most bike and clamps to any handlebar ranging in size from 22mm to 26mm. —Ron Koch
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