Boys' and girls' bicycles are virtually similar when it comes to functionality and safety. However, some minor design variations might favor one gender over the other. For instance, boys' bikes have more angular designs and bold colors, whereas girls' bikes have more delicate features and pastel hues.
The top tube on a girl’s bike may also be slightly curved. This doesn’t make too much of a difference in how the bikes ride, and kids in this age bracket typically can’t tell boys' and girls' bikes apart. As such, if you and your kid find a girl or boy bike that is well-suited to their needs, there should be no problem with buying it, no matter their gender.
Read our best 14-inch bikes or best first bike for 3-year-old selections if your child still requires a smaller bike size.