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Should you buy a children's bicycle with or without automatic shifting?

Automatic 2-gear shifting could be just the thing for some kids aged between four and six. But for others – such as those who are just getting to grips with cycling – a lighter bike with just one gear is often the better option.

Is the woom ORIGINAL 3 or the woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC the right choice for your child?

Compare the features of the two models in order to decide which bike is best for your four-, five-, or six-year-old child.

Will they be better off with the lighter weight of the woom ORIGINAL 3 or the automatic shifting on the woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC? That depends on their level of skill and how they're going to use their bike.

woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC

Features:

Automatic 2-speed hub gearing

Chainguard open at the bottom to make it easier to service the chain

Weight (without pedals): 6.1 kg

Price: € 499

Use and suitability:

Experienced children with plenty of power in their legs and confidence in their riding ability

Frequent everyday use

Longer bike rides and regular family cycling adventures

Hilly or windy areas

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woom ORIGINAL 3

Features:

Lightweight hub with single-speed gearing

Closed chainguard for added safety

Weight (without pedals): 5.4 kg

Price: € 449

Use and suitability:

Children who are still learning the basics of bike riding

Occasional everyday use

Short bike rides

Easy stretches without steep hills or a strong headwind

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Want to know more about the woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC?

You can find out all about our children's bike with automatic 2-gear shifting and added magic right here.

The woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC – 7 things you need to know about our magical bike

“There's always got to be a bit of magic” – product developer Cornelia Krebs on the woom ORIGINAL 3 AUTOMAGIC