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Before you start take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING CHECKLIST to help you record all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child. 

Orbea Laufey H30

Price
£769.00
Colours
Black Blue
Bike Weight
14kg
Warranty
2 years - register bike within 30 days for lifetime warranty on frame and forks and 3 years on paint, varnish and corrosion

Orbea appear to have taken their adult Laufey range and shrunk it so that kids can have a blast on the trails too!

The Orbea Laufey H30 is a lightweight aluminium kids bike featuring 9-speed gears and ever-popular Kenda tyres which are perfect for the trails. 

The bike is available in black & rainbow or a sky blue & red combo. 

Whyte 203

Price
£499.00
Colours
Green Blue
Bike Weight
9.7kg
Warranty
Frame: 2 years - can be extended to 4 years if registered within 28 days of purchase. Doesn't cover racing, jumping or tricks

Whyte mountain bikes are some of the most desirable bikes around at the moment - go to any trail centre and you're bound to see loads of them.

The 203 is their 20" wheel offering for the younger age range and is built around a lightweight aluminium frame in keeping with the current trend for long and low geometry.

The Whyte 203 is available in an olive & orange or a midnight blue & lime.

Wild 24

Price
£370.00
Rider Height
130–140cm
Colours
Blue Orange Grey
Bike Weight
9kg
Warranty
1 year

The Wild 24 is certainly a lot of bike for the price, with the all-important Tektro short-reach brake levers sized for children's hands.

The gears on the Wild 24 are 8-speed (11-32T) with a single 32T chainset, which means they avoid the complications of lots of gears and a left-hand shifter you often get with cheaper kids bikes. The Wild 24 uses a thumb shifter to change through the 8-gears. It is available in 2 two-toned colours. 

This bike will be a significantly better riding experience than the hunks of steel that are sold in some of the cheaper stores.

woom OFF 5

Price
£720.00
Age Range
7–11 years
Rider Height
128–145cm
Inside Leg
65–75cm
Colours
Black
Bike Weight
8.6kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

Woom have taken their fastidious approach to kids bike building and created a range of high quality mountain bikes for those in the market for a top end product.

Here we have the woom OFF 5 which is a 24" wheeled lightweight MTB, coming in at 8.6kg due to its specification comprising an aluminium frame matched with a quality carbon fork.

The nine speed gearing is provided by SRAM X5 shifters and rear derailleur, with an 11-34T cassette matched to a 28t chainset designed for kids so the crank arms are of an appropriate length.

Stopping won't be a problem as the OFF 5 is fitted with Promax hydraulic discs that feature 140mm diameter disc rotors front and rear.

If the rigid fork woom OFF 5 isn't quite what you're looking for, this MTB can also be purchased with an air fork giving 80mm travel and which comes fitted with a 160mm front disc rotor. This version is known as the woom OFF AIR 5.

BTwin Rockrider ST 500 26 inch

Price
£279.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Colours
Orange Grey Blue
Bike Weight
14.3kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

BTwin (who are an in-house brand of Decathlon) are going through a makeover of their kids bicycle range, with some very good value bikes arriving in stock.

The BTwin Rockrider ST500 is a 26" wheel kids mountain bike aimed at riders around 9-12 years of age and between 135 and 150cm tall.

Featuring an aluminium frame and suspension fork at the front, the ST500 comes with a single chainring and 7 speed gearing using a thumbshifter to minimise complications (kids mountain bikes at this cheap a price usually have a lot more gears that are confusing to use and harder to maintain).

The bike is equipped with v-brakes and a set of tyres suitable for gentle off roading.

They've got a great video on the Decathlon website showing the types of fun you can have on these bikes.

With a price of £249.99 the BTwin Rockrider ST500 really does represent value for money and would be a great way to get a child off road and muddy!

BTwin Rockrider ST 500 24"

Price
£229.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–149cm
Colours
Black
Bike Weight
14.3kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

BTwin are the in-house brand of kids bikes at Decathlon, and they come in a range of prices and specifications.

The Rockrider ST500 24 inch is one of their steel framed entry level mountain bikes, suited for gentle riding on or off road.

The gearing is 18 speed (which can be more confusing than 6 or 7 gears due to needing to use both hands to change gear).

The v-brakes should be plenty good enough for gentle off roading in fair weather, and the bike has front coil suspension to smooth out some of the bumps on the trail.

The front wheel is quick release, to help with transporting and maintenance, and the tyres are designed for gentle off roading.

Given it's such a cheap MTB, the BTwin Rockrider offers a really good value entry level mountain bike, that should provide plenty of scope for fun during summer riding.

BTwin Rockrider ST900

Price
£349.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Colours
Red
Bike Weight
12kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin Rockrider ST900 model is a generously equipped kids mountain bike with a new lightweight aluminium frame design paired with a Suntour XCT suspension fork with 50mm of travel to help cushion the lumps and bumps of forays through woods and forests.

Aimed at riders between the ages of 9 and 12, the ST900 takes the game a step further than its ST500 sibling, with the fitment of mechanical disc brakes front and rear for added stopping power, plus an 8 speed gearing system with a single chainring at the front for simplicity and operated with a Shimano Altus thumbshifter and derailleur.

The Rockrider ST900 also compares favourably with bikes carrying a higher price tag in terms of weight, coming in at 12kg including pedals.

BTwin Rockrider ST920

Price
£399.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Colours
Green
Bike Weight
12kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

Woom OFF AIR 6

Price
£895.00
Age Range
10–14 years
Rider Height
140–165cm
Colours
Black
Bike Weight
11kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom OFF AIR 6 is a well designed quality kids mountain bike for juniors aged around 10-14 years.

It's a very well equipped bike with quality air suspension forks and a super light aluminium frame with a low top tube for easy access, a long wheelbase and low centre of gravity for stability.

Gearing comes courtesy of a SRAM X5 system and 28t single chainring giving a broad range of 9 gears across an 11-36t cassette.

There are hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, a quality lightweight wheelset and the air suspension fork provides 90mm of travel.

The woom OFF AIR 6 comes in at a weight of just 11kg without pedals.

Frog City 53

Price
£550.00
Age Range
5–7 years
Inside Leg
53–62cm
Colours
Black Teal Pink
Bike Weight
8.45kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog City 53 is a good choice if your child is riding mainly on roads or paved cycle paths for commuting or gentle leisure cycling.

The upright riding position, step through frame and accessories such as kickstand, full length mudguards and pannier rack make travelling by bike easy.

The rear pannier rack can hold up to 25kg to transport bags and equipment when out and about.

The bike weighs in at 8.45kg without the accessories and 9.71kg once the mudguards, kickstand and rack are all added. 

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

Frog City 61

Price
£570.00
Age Range
8–10 years
Inside Leg
61–70cm
Colours
Black Teal Pink
Bike Weight
9.17kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog City 61 is worth considering if your child rides on roads and cycle paths for commuting or gentle leisure cycling.

The bike has an upright riding position, step through frame and accessories such as kickstand, full length mudguards and pannier rack which make daily riding easier.

The step-through aluminium frame makes mounting and dismounting the bike easier - useful if you're wearing a skirt or tight trousers.

The rear pannier rack has a maximum load of 25kg which should be more than adequate for school books, musical instruments etc.

The bike weighs in at 9.17kg without the accessories and 10.49kg once the mudguards, kickstand and rack are all added.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

Boardman JNR 26"

Price
£420.00
Age Range
9–12 years
Inside Leg
66–78cm
Colours
Black Blue
Bike Weight
11kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Boardman Bikes have been, until very recently, an adult  bike brand.  In Winter 2022 they launched a range of kids bike, and the Jnr 26" is the largest flat bar bike in the range.

They say it's "a premium adult bike, just in a smaller size" and the lightweight aluminium frame comes equipped with cable disc brakes.  There's mounting points for a rear rack and front and rear mudguards so you can tailor to the type of riding you're doing.

Boardman JNR ADV 26"

Price
£480.00
Age Range
9–12 years
Inside Leg
68–80cm
Colours
Blue
Bike Weight
10.5kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Boardman Bikes have a range of adult bikes built for going on two wheeled adventures called the ADV.  In winter 2022 they decided to add a smaller version - the Boardman JNR ADV 26" - to allow smaller people to come along too.

The Boardman ADV 26" shares much of the same specification as its 700c counterparts.  They claim that a triple-butted aluminium frame and alloy fork provide a stable and confidence-inspiring ride whilst offering maximum versatility with luggage and mudguard mounts. The Vee Speedster multi-surface, mid-tread 1.5" tyres are a fast rolling option for tarmac and light trail use, and can be swapped to something more aggressive, should your adventure demand it.

Ergonomic drop handlebars and cable disk brakes are designed with comfort and control in mind, and with a wide range ratio nine-speed cassette, the ADV 26" is well worth considering for your bike backing and gravel riding adventures.

Boardman JNR 12" Balance

Price
£180.00
Age Range
2–4 years
Inside Leg
36–41cm
Colours
Teal Black
Bike Weight
3.7kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Boardman JRN 12" balance bike frame and fork is made from triple-butted aluminium to help keep weight low, and the single down tube construction upfront allows greater standover clearance for little legs.

Wide, fast-rolling tyres reduce bumps and vibration to build confidence, and as this grows and the speeds increase, the adjustable reach brake lever is designed for tiny hands to learn to brake (they'll wear through their shoe soles before they reach this stage).

A carry handle in the back of the balance bike-sized saddle makes the bike easy to carry when your little one has had enough biking for one day.

Boardman JNR 16"

Price
£280.00
Age Range
5–7 years
Inside Leg
48–53cm
Colours
Green Black
Bike Weight
6.2kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Boardman JNR 20"

Price
£340.00
Age Range
6–9 years
Inside Leg
52–65cm
Colours
Orange Blue
Bike Weight
8.6kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Boardman JNR 24"

Price
£380.00
Age Range
8–11 years
Inside Leg
63–72cm
Colours
Blue Orange
Bike Weight
10kg
Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Frog City 67

Price
£590.00
Age Range
10–12 years
Inside Leg
67–76cm
Colours
Black Teal Pink
Bike Weight
9.61kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog City 67 is a good bike to consider if your child cycles on roads and cycle paths in a town or city.

A city bike has a more upright riding position, step through frame and accessories such as kickstand, full length mudguards and pannier rack which make daily riding easier than with the hybrid style of most kids bikes.

The rear pannier rack can carry up to 25kg which should be more than enough for school books, sports kit, musical instruments etc.

The bike weighs in at 9.61kg without the accessories and 11.01kg once the mudguards, kickstand and rack are all added.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for a bigger Frog. 

Learn more: Is the Bike Club Any Good? 

BTwin Rockrider ST 500 20" wheel

Price
£199.99
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
120–135cm
Colours
Yellow
Bike Weight
12.4kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The Rockrider ST 500 is the midrange specification bike in BTwin’s 20″ wheel kids mountain bike range. With front suspension to absorb bumps, 6 speeds and grippy tyres this is a great value bike for introducing your child to the joys of mountain biking.

Orbea MX 20 Dirt

Price
£344.00
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
110–135cm
Colours
Blue Yellow Purple
Warranty
2 years - register bike within 30 days for lifetime warranty on frame and forks and 3 years on paint, varnish and corrosion

The Orbea MX 20 Dirt is a mountain bike designed for youngsters to get out riding and have fun. Designed around a lightweight aluminium frame and specified with age appropriate components, Orbea have made comfort and control a priority.

woom OFF 4

Price
£670.00
Age Range
6–8 years
Rider Height
118–130cm
Colours
Black
Bike Weight
7.8kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom OFF 4 is a stylishly designed mountain bike for kids aged 6 years and up. A premium package, it uses a lightweight hydroformed aluminium frame and carbon fork complemented by quality componentry.

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