Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a choice.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of child's bikes that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you decide.
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- Bike Size - from 12 inch to 24 inch wheels
- Brakes - hand brakes or coaster (foot) brakes
- Gears - one speed, traditional or grip shifters
- Hubs, spokes and training wheels
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that the new bike is the “perfect fit” for your child.
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- What bike is going to fit my child now, not in the long run?
- What type of bike is going to work well for my child?
- How much does look and color matter?
- How much am I willing to spend on a child's bike?
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular child's bike meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Mass-produced or customised
- Strength and quality of design
- Test ride
- Included accessories
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the child's bike and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing child's bikes to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which child's bike is the best value for money?
- Which has the best build quality?
- Which child's bike suits my needs the best?
- Which does my child like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy a child's bike and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, mail order, department store, sports store or bicycle store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees
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