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Carrera Luna

Price
£325.00
Age Range
8–11 years
Rider Height
127–145cm
Colours
Bike Weight
14kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

Giant ARX 16

Price
£329.00
Age Range
3–6 years
Rider Height
105–125cm
Colours
Blue Yellow Green Orange Red Purple
Bike Weight
7kg
Warranty
Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

Giant are one of the world's biggest bike brands, and the Giant ARX 16 has everything you'd expect from a single-speed kids bike.

It's really light (great for when you have to pick it up and carry it) and is fitted with versatile tyres for cycling on lots of different surfaces, child-sized components and comes in a range of fun, bold colours.

Forme Kinder MX20

Price
£329.99
Age Range
6–8 years
Rider Height
117–136cm
Inside Leg
52–62cm
Colours
Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green
Bike Weight
8.47kg
Warranty
Lifetime on Frame

The Forme Kinder MX20 is a really versatile all round bike, ideal for children gaining their first experiences on a geared bike, as the rapid fire gears are really easy to use.

When we reviewed this bike we found it shines best on steady gravel tracks as well as on tarmac and where its nimble steering and agility can be used to full effect to nip around tight turns.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Squish 16

Price
£329.99
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
104–120cm
Inside Leg
47–57cm
Colours
Red Purple
Bike Weight
6.3kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

The Squish 16 is a lightweight starter bike specified with child-sized components and fitted with good quality Kenda tyres for confident riding on different surfaces.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we have tested out the slightly larger Squish 18. Our reviewer particularly liked the lightweight of the frame, and the ease of steering and braking. Read our review here.

BTwin 26 Riverside 900

Price
£329.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Colours
Blue
Bike Weight
10.4kg
Warranty
Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin 26 is a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight aluminium framed bike but don't want the cost of some of the more premium brands. The bike is aimed at ages 9 and over. 

This bike has many features you'd want on your child's bike, including a single chainring for simple gear changes, child-proportioned brake levers to make stopping easier, and hybrid tyres to suit lots of terrains.

Cuda Trace 24

Price
£330.00
Colours
Blue Orange Purple
Bike Weight
9.91kg
Warranty
12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

Cuda streamlined their offering for the kids bike market by doing away with the affordable Leisure range and the higher specification Performance range and basically combining the two to create the Trace.

The Trace 24 is a respectable weight at 9.91 kg and also provides a good specification which all adds up to a bike to get out on and have fun but at a very competitive price. The Trace 24 is available in Blue, Orange & Purple and is aimed at 8 years and over. 

Squish 18

Price
£339.99
Age Range
5–8 years
Rider Height
110–130cm
Inside Leg
50–60cm
Colours
Blue Blue
Bike Weight
6.66kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

The Squish 18 is a good choice if your child isn't quite ready to move up to a geared bike. It has a long wheelbase to give confidence and easy-to-use 'child-sized' brakes that are perfect for smaller hands.

The Squish 18 is fitted with lightweight components, and our 6 year old tester was impressed when she reviewed this bike for us.

Small block tyres are fitted to give good grip on a variety of surfaces, so the Squish 18 can be used for fun in the mud too.

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

YOMO 16

Price
£340.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Inside Leg
43.5–53.5cm
Colours
Purple Orange Green Red
Bike Weight
5.8kg
Warranty
Lifetime Frame and Forks, 1-Year Parts

The YOMO 16 is a great choice bike if you're looking for something a little bit different for your child.  The brand only launched in winter 2023, so there's not many of these bikes around, so they're bound to get people talking.

YOMO is the brainchild of a dad of two who has worked for years in the kids bike industry, which you can tell from the attention to detail on the specification.

We've been sent a larger geared bike to review and we've been very impressed, and reckon this bike will get your child smiling and pedalling in no time!

They're also doing a stylish range of kids cycle helmets with a choice of both matt and glossy finish.

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.

Scott Contessa/Roxter 14

Price
£349.00
Age Range
3–5 years
Rider Height
90–110cm
Colours
Black Pink
Bike Weight
7.4kg
Warranty
Frame - 3 years

The Scott Contessa/Roxter 14 are great kids bikes suitable for young riders aged 3 to 5 years old.

The main thing to realise about the bike is that the rear brake is a coaster brake. This means that your child needs to pedal backwards to stop their bike. This will happen without them having to use the brake lever for the front brake.

Some young children struggle with brake levers and prefer the backpedalling motion, and can learn to use the single brake lever in their own time. However, do remember that they will need to learn to use two brake levers when they move onto the next sized bike.

Whilst the Scott Contessa/Roxter 14 bikes comes with stabilisers we'd recommend a balance bike instead if they're not ready to pedal just yet. However, if your child has additional needs and cannot ride a balance bike, then the Contessa/Roxter is a great option.

BTwin Rockrider ST 900 24

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.

Van Rysel 26" Triban 100

Price
£349.99
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
135–150cm
Colours
Bike Weight
10.2kg
Warranty
Lifetime (frame, stem, handlebars)

The Van Rysel Triban 100 26” road bike is designed for children aged 9-12, or 135-150 cm tall.

The aluminium frame and fork is paired with a mixed Shimano and Microshift 7-speed drivetrain, providing a decent enough range of gears for most road cycling, alongside dual Tektro brake levers. This means there are two sets: one on the top of the handlebar, and another integrated into the drop bar levers. This helps riders progress from flat bar riding to drop bar riding with confidence.

The skinny 25mm B’Twin Resist 5 tyres offer efficient rolling and stability, while the bike comes complete with battery-powered lights, a bell and wheel reflectors. It’s also compatible with mudguards, a rear rack and a bottle cage, which you can add separately. A great starter road bike if all they're interested in is riding on tarmac.

BTwin Kids' 20” Mountain Bike Expl 900R

Price
£349.99
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
120–135cm
Colours
Bike Weight
9.9kg
Warranty
2 years

Pinnacle Aspen 24

Price
£350.00
Age Range
7–11 years
Rider Height
127–140cm
Inside Leg
62–69cm
Colours
Green Black Red
Bike Weight
10.1kg
Warranty
Evans Cycles website says "All products ordered from Evans Cycles come with a full warranty which covers manufacturing faults and defects in workmanship."

The Pinnacle Aspen 24 is one of Evans Cycles best selling 24" wheel children's bikes, and the customer reviews of the bike speak for themselves. Parents have often upgraded to this bike from a much cheaper and heavier one, and are surprised and overjoyed at how much their child suddenly loves riding their bike.
 

Cuda Trace 26

Price
£350.00
Colours
Blue Orange Purple
Bike Weight
10.7kg
Warranty
12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

The Cuda Trace 26 is a lightweight aluminium bike ideal for both on-road and venturing off-road to tackle muddy trails and comes fitted with the ever-popular Kenda small block 8 tyres. It's aimed at ages 8 years and over and is available in Blue, Orange and purple. 

In the Trace range, Cuda placed considerable emphasis on getting the contact points right with short-reach brake levers, correctly proportioned cranks and a correctly sized saddle. 

Carrera Centos

Price
£350.00
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
136–154cm
Colours
Bike Weight
18kg
Warranty
2 years

Wild 20

Price
£350.00
Rider Height
120–130cm
Colours
Bike Weight
7.6kg
Warranty
1 year

Cube Cubie 160

Price
£359.00
Rider Height
90–115cm
Colours
Black Pink White Grey
Bike Weight
7.46kg
Warranty
Frame only - 5 years

The Cube Cubie 160 is styled on Cube's adult mountain bike range, so looks a lot more grown up than some other little bikes.

It's worth noting that this bike has a rear coaster brake, which means your child has to back pedal to stop. These brakes tend to be more popular in the US and continental Europe than the UK, but can be useful for children who aren't yet able to operate more traditional brake levers.

The Cube Cubie 160 comes with a rear mudguard to keep off most of the dirt and a chain guard to keep things clean.

Carrera Vengeance

Price
£360.00
Age Range
9–12 years
Rider Height
136–152cm
Colours
Bike Weight
14.9kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

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.

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