Adults tend to view bicycles as “mobility solutions” — tools for getting to work or getting in shape. But to a child, a bike is something more, something mythical. It is the mechanised embodiment of freedom, a simple machine that is powered by legs yet faster than feet. Bikes represent power – the power to move ourselves – during a period of our lives when we have very little of it. Bikes are important to kids, and that’s showing no signs of changing. And cycling options for young riders are more varied and interesting than ever. Herewith, we present a highly subjective list of the 10 smartest bikes on the market, including a carbon-monocoque balance bike for cutting-edge toddlers, a kid-sized cargo hauler and banana-seat neighborhood prowler with classic look and a famous name. (Credit: Zumzum)
