Kids Bikes & Ride-Ons

We tested kid-sized trail bikes from 20 to 24 inches to find the best fit for young riders, from a budget Shimano-geared pick to a 24-inch trail bike.

We tested four pedal bikes for toddlers, first-time riders, and older kids. Our picks balance fit, braking, weight, and easy assembly.

We tested balance bikes for 1-year-olds through preschoolers. These four-wheel starters and two-wheel gliders are ranked for fit, weight, and value.

We tested eight toddler tricycles, from push trikes for 1-year-olds to steel pedal trikes for five-year-olds, and picked the ones worth buying.

We tested kids scooters from toddler three-wheelers to two-wheelers for school-age kids, and picked the ones that steer, stop and last.

Kid-safe speed, real brakes and a bar that grows with them: the kids electric scooters we recommend, and who each one suits.

Seven kids’ electric bikes and balance bikes we tested and ranked, from a 17-pound starter to a 14 mph mini dirt bike, with the fit details that matter.

We tested kids BMX bikes from 12 to 20 inches to find the best freestyle, park and first-ride picks for young riders — and the ones to skip.

The best kids ATVs for backyard riding, from 6V toddler quads to 24V two-seaters, matched to your child’s age, your terrain, and your garage.

Our picks for the best electric cars for kids, from a 12V first car to a 24V two-seater, chosen on rider fit, battery life, and parent control.