If you are looking for an alternative to the established kids’ bike brands, it is worth taking a look at the models from Siech Cycles: the Swiss brand scores with a cool retro design that is perfectly accentuated by chrome-plated components, brown grips and saddles and cream-coloured tyres.

Three sizes for different ages

The kids’ bikes from Siech Cycles are available in three versions:

• A 12-inch balance bike for the little ones (155 euros)
• A 16-inch model for first attempts at riding on two wheels (439 euros)
• A 20-inch bike for older children that already has gears (539 euros)

Each size is also available in two frame shapes: The “boy” version with a diamond frame and high top tube for a sporty look and the “girl” version with a trapezoid frame for a more comfortable entry.

Belt drive instead of chain—clean and low-maintenance

A particular highlight is the modern toothed belt drive, which is used instead of a conventional bicycle chain. This offers several advantages: It requires less maintenance, doesn’t get your hands dirty and protects children’s clothing from oil stains. It also proves to be a clean solution for transportation in the car.

While the 16-inch model still has no gears—which is common in this size—the 20-inch bike has a 3-speed hub gear. This is rather atypical for children’s bikes, but proves to be very practical in everyday use, as the gears are easy to operate and require very little maintenance. The brakes, on the other hand, are tried and tested rim brakes.

It is also positive to note that the retro look does not have a negative effect on the weight of the bikes: the 16-inch model weighs in at a very light 5.9 kg, while the larger 20-inch bike is only slightly heavier at 9.5 kg—due to the additional hub gears.

The children’s bikes from Siech Cycles offer a successful combination of retro aesthetics and modern technology. With their stylish design and innovative details such as the low-maintenance belt drive, they stand out from the crowd. The bikes are available directly here in the Bike Components online store.