How to Make Your Kid’s Bike Even Safer

Did you know that quality components do not only add to practicality but also increase the safety and young riders’ comfort?

The right accessory choice will make every bicycle ride an even better experience. So, what are the ones that will help you tune up your little one's bike for a safe and comfortable ride?

It is important to equip your child's bike with appropriate reflective elements as visibility in traffic is key to safe bicycle rides. Reflectors make the bike visible even in the dark or at night. So, what options are there for you?

• You find the basic set of reflectors in every RASCAL bicycle box. As the children’s safety always comes first, each RASCAL bike comes with a front (white) and rear (red) reflector and two white ones that you clip on the wheels. Orange reflectors are also a fixed part of the RASCAL pedals. If your little rider leaves the ground of your garden, park, or playground, make sure their bike is equipped with all these reflectors. This way, they will be visible from all angles.
• RASCAL x Bookman Reflective Clips are a practical and versatile accessory pieces for pedestrians, cyclists, scooter lovers or, in fact, for anyone who spends time outside. You can easily attach them to your clothes, backpack, handbag or cycling jersey. In addition, RASCAL X Bookman reflective clips are amazingly compact. You can always carry them on you and have them ready to use on your late-night returns or anytime the visibility gets worse.
• Our RASCAL Helmet and RASCAL Coco Helmet also come with reflective elements, which you find on the fastening straps. The RASCAL helmet not only protects your child’s head but it also contributes to better visibility.
• Reflective stickers are a great alternative to reflectors. You can easily place them on a bike frame, fork or handlebars. As they are available in various colours and shapes, they will also help your child to define their style.

Quality lights should be a part of every rider’s gear, including young cyclists. Proper bike lights will not only make you visible in the dark, but they will also light the road ahead.

• The RASCAL x Bookman Flashlight Set operates up to 25 hours and offers 4 modes. LED technology is the best choice for its long life and low energy consumption. RASCAL x Bookman flashlights can be easily attached to the bicycle seat post or handlebar. Thanks to the minimalist design, they fit any bicycle type.
• The RASCAL x Bookman Clip-on Flashlight is great for any occasion. As it gives white or red light and can be clipped anywhere, it might serve anyone: cyclists, runners, pedestrians, skateboarders, inline skates and others. What is more, when fully charged, it operates up to 60 hours! Thanks to the practical fastening clip, you can hang the flasher on a belt, pocket or directly on a bag, backpack or handbag.

The bell is a simple but very effective accessory that alerts others of a little rider passing by. In addition, the pleasant sound of the bell will put a smile on a child’s face and turn every ride into an even more joyful experience.

• The RASCAL x Knog Bike Bell of a minimalistic design produces a clear, punchy yet pleasant sound. The main advantage is its decent size and look. Ideally, it can be mounted on the handlebars between the grip and brake lever, where it gets easily accessible without getting in the way. However, make sure that the resonating part is not in contact with the brake lever - the bell would not ring out freely.

A kickstand is a convenient accessory that makes parking and storing your child’s bicycle smart and easy. With a kickstand, children handle their bike more easily and it prevents their bike from unnecessary damage. At the same time, the kickstand teaches children to be responsible and to take care of their bike. And if they see a kickstand on a friend's bike, they immediately want one too!

• The adjustable RASCAL Kickstand partially adapts to the size of the children's bike, ensuring stability on different types of surfaces. The light and durable aluminum RASCAL kickstand is available in 3 sizes depending on the bicycle model.

Children's bike bags are not only super practical, but they teach our little cyclists to be organized and take care of their belongings. In a practical bike bag children can store their small treasures, house keys or change ice cream.

• The RASCAL Handlebar Treasure Box easily fits a small snack, toy or mobile phone. It can be secured on the handlebars of a children's bike using the included Velcro fasteners.
• Thanks to the RASCAL Foodbag Treasure Box your little cyclists will be supplied with the necessary refreshments during their bike adventures. It can hold a regular cycling bottle, a snack or favourite sweets. The small side pocket fits keys or change to buy ice cream.
• The RASCAL Drawstring Bag is ideal for transporting clothes and other personal items children need on their adventure trips. It stands out for its compatibility - when you do not need it, you can easily fold it and put it in your pocket or the RASCAL Handlebar Treasure Box.

Do you want to turn your child’s bikel into an original? A name tag is a great way to personalize your child's bike and make it differ from similar models. The seat tube of RASCAL children's bikes is designed for placing your child’s name onto it.

• We make RASCAL Frame Personalization based on your specified order. Placing your child’s name on the seat tube of the RASCAL children's bike is easy: simply stick the transparent film with your child’s name on, wipe it over several times with a dry cloth, remove the film - and you are ready to go!

Did you know you can attach a bicycle bottle to the bicycle frame without the need of a traditional bottle cage?

• The Twist RASCAL x Fidlock Twist Set has a magnetic system to hold the bottle on the bicycle frame. It is so easy and intuitive to use even for the tiniest riders. When you move the bottle near the lock, the magnet mechanism attracts the bottle automatically. By turning it clockwise you get the bottle easily off the frame. Once your little one tries the system out for themselves, they will love it!

Tuning a children's bike with appropriate accessories not only adds to the rider’s safety and comfort but it also turns every bike trip into an even greater experience. Whether you put lights, a handlebar bag or a magnetic bottle system on your child’s bike, each item contributes to even more joyful ride and greater sense of independence children get from cycling.