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Squish 26

Price
£424.00
Age Range
9–14 years
Rider Height
145–165cm
Inside Leg
67–79cm
Colours
Grey Blue Green
Bike Weight
9.3kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

The Squish 26 comes with a 13" frame for those with a minimum inside leg of 67cm, and a 15" frame for those slightly taller (with a minimum inside leg of 70cm).  The bikes have been designed to appeal to older kids. 

The range of 8 gears should be sufficient for most lumps and bumps and the tyres will be fine for a variety of terrains, although if you're thinking of mainly doing mountain biking Squish also do a 26" wheel MTB.

We haven't reviewed this particular bike, but we have tested two other Squish bikes and found them to be good quality, lightweight bikes that are great fun to ride.  

Giant ARX 24

Price
£425.00
Age Range
7–12 years
Rider Height
130–150cm
Colours
Blue Yellow Green Orange Red Purple
Warranty
Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

As you'd expect from one of the worlds biggest bike brands, the Giant ARX 24 has all the features we'd expect to see on a quality 24" wheel kids bike.

However, in a sign of how confident they are with the quality of their bikes, Giant offers a lifetime warranty on their frames, plus 10 years on forks. Your child will have grown out of the bike long before then!

We've reviewed the Giant ARX 20 which is the younger sibling to this bike, and were impressed with it's quality and how it rode.

Giant ARX 20

Price
£425.00
Age Range
5–9 years
Rider Height
120–140cm
Colours
Blue Yellow Green Orange Red Purple
Bike Weight
8.65kg
Warranty
Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

Giant are one of the world's largest bike manufacturers so it's not surprising that economies of scale mean they can make a decent kids bike at a reasonable price. However, up until 2019, their kids bike offerings had been rather dated in both design and specification as they'd not kept pace with how quickly the design and specification of quality children's bikes has progressed recently.

All that changed with the launch of the ARX range.  It's got all the style, components and quality you want from a lightweight kids bike.

The Giant ARX 20 is the smallest geared offering in the range and is a great all round bike for riding on and off road.

We were very impressed with the bike when we saw it, and our reviewer had a great time riding the Giant ARX 20 to school every day.

You can even get an ARX helmet in a complementary or clashing colour to complete the look!

Cube Acid 200 Disc

Price
£425.00
Age Range
7–9 years
Rider Height
115–130cm
Colours
Blue Green Grey
Bike Weight
9.66kg
Warranty
Frame 6 years; rest of bike 2 years

The Cube Acid 200 Disc is specified with mountain biking in mind.  They've upgraded their standard Acid 200 with disc brakes front and rear to make stopping easier on the trails.

A useful feature is a replaceable derailleur hanger, so that the occasional mishap doesn't write off the entire frame.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we've tested a number of Cube's larger mountain bikes and have always been very impressed with them.

Cube Acid 200 AllRoad

Price
£429.00
Age Range
7–9 years
Rider Height
115–130cm
Colours
Black Purple
Bike Weight
10.7kg
Warranty
Frame only - 5 years

With the Cube Acid 200 AllRoad they've taken their base Acid 200 model and added some accessories that are likely to be needed when riding on roads or (if you're lucky) lovely safe cycle paths.

So with the Cube Acid 200 AllRoad you get dynamo-powered lights, snap-on mudguards and a kickstand, which make this a more versatile choice of bike for children who are going to be riding their bikes to school during the week and want to explore further at the weekends or holidays.

Frog 47 First Pedal

Price
£430.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Inside Leg
43–54cm
Colours
Green Red
Bike Weight
6.75kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog 47 is a brand new bike for 2022. We think this single speed, easy to ride bike is going to be popular with children who are too tall for a standard 16" wheel pedal bike, but don't have the ability yet to move onto a bike with gears.

The Frog 47 has a minimum inside leg of 47cm and comes with all the features you'd expect from one of the best known premium kids bike brands.  This includes a lightweight aluminium frame, grippy tyres and child proportioned components.

We've not reviewed this particular Frog bike but we have reviewed a number of other sizes and they've all been great, long lasting and fun to ride. 

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? 

 

Specialized Jett 24

Price
£439.00
Age Range
7–10 years
Rider Height
112–156cm
Colours
Grey Orange Red Teal
Bike Weight
9.39kg
Warranty
Lifetime warranty on frame and forks

The low standover height of the Specialized Jett 24 means your child can get onto this bike sooner than many other 24" bikes and there's an extra hole for the pedals on the crank meaning you can extend the use of this bike as your child's legs grow.

It also has handy markings on the seat post and handlebars making adjusting the bike easy as your child grows.  To help, Specialized also provide an online Bike Fit tool - you simply input your child's measurements and they will tell you how to adjust the bike to fit.

Cannondale Trail 7 Ltd

Price
£439.00
Rider Height
147–160cm
Colours
Black Green
Warranty
Frame - Lifetime, Components - 1 year

The Cannondale Trail 7 features modern geometry,  a broad spread of gears and hydraulic brakes and a great specification for the price. The bike is available in green or black and is a great bike to tackle mountain terrains. 

The Cannondale trail is aimed at children with a height of 147 - 160cm. 

Giant ARX 26

Price
£445.00
Age Range
10–16 years
Rider Height
145–165cm
Colours
Purple Blue Red
Warranty
Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

Giant are one of the biggest bike brands, and the Giant ARX 26 is their largest geared kids bike. It's a good all round choice for commuting to school, riding to meet friends at the weekends and perhaps a little bit of off roading too.

Giant use a lot of their own brand components on the bike to keep the costs lower, and whilst they don't provide weights for their bikes we know from reviewing a smaller bike in the range that it's comparable to the competition.

Read our review of  the smaller 20″ wheel ARX.

Frog 62

Price
£445.00
Age Range
8–10 years
Inside Leg
57–65cm
Colours
Yellow Blue Green Orange Purple Red
Bike Weight
9.25kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog 62 is sized for a child with a minimum 62 cm inside leg (that's how the Frog naming convention works, which is an easy way to decide which bike your child needs).

Weighing in at 9.25kg the bike is nice and light, meaning your child will be able to easily manoeuvre it as well as lift it up and over any obstacles on the way (think steps, high kerbs or debris on a trail).  The seat post and wheels are quick-release, making adjustments and maintenance easy.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get the Frog 62 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? 

Squish MTB 26

Price
£449.99
Age Range
9–14 years
Rider Height
145–165cm
Inside Leg
68–80cm
Colours
Green
Bike Weight
12.5kg
Warranty
Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

The Squish MTB 26 is Squish's 26" wheeled mountain bike with a 13" frame aimed at kids aged 9+.

The MTB 26 comes with a range of features now common-place on quality children's bikes, such as, a tuneable air suspension fork, disc brakes and a lightweight, aluminium frame.

The disc brakes are of the mechanical variety, which means you get plenty of reliable stopping power, but with minimal maintenance.

At the front end, suspension duties are taken care of by SR Suntour XCR-LO air fork with 100mm of travel, perfect for most XC forays.

The drivetrain is provided by a Shimano 8 speed 11-32T cassette paired with a 32T chainring mounted to a 152mm crank.

The MTB 26 comes in at 12.5kg, which is on the heavier side within the world of lightweight quality children's bikes, but it is still a very respectable weight considering it features a suspension fork.

Cube Cubie 180 SL

Price
£449.00
Rider Height
90–115cm
Colours
Green Red
Bike Weight
7kg
Warranty
Frame only - 5 years

The Cube Cubie 180 is inspired by Cube's larger junior mountain bikes and is a good choice for a child who is desperate to go mountain biking, but not quite ready to move up to a 20" wheel geared MTB.

It's fitted with proper off road tyres and has small brake levers to help make stopping easy, and at just 7kg it's light enough for them to ride and you to lift / carry at the end of the ride.

Cannondale Trail 24

Price
£450.00
Age Range
7–13 years
Colours
Yellow Blue
Bike Weight
11.6kg
Warranty
Frame - Lifetime, Components - 1 year

Cannondale is a long established brand names in the bike industry. Since 1971 they have a history of quality bike design.

The Trail 24 weighs in at 11.8kg and features a Shimano Tourney 8sp drivetrain. This consists of a Sunrace, 12-32 cassette and 32T chainring with 130mm cranks.

This setup will be suitable for most off-road adventures, but may limit those who are looking for a little more range.

On the Trail 24, Cannondale have gone with fast-rolling Kenda Small Block 8 tyres on a Cannondale wheel-set that features sealed bearing hubs which are quick release.

YOMO 24

Price
£450.00
Age Range
8–11 years
Rider Height
130–150cm
Inside Leg
59.5–69cm
Colours
Green Orange Turquoise Grey
Bike Weight
9.4kg
Warranty
Lifetime Frame and Forks, 1-Year Parts

The YOMO 24 is a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight, well specified 24" wheel bike with decent disc brakes but also one that's a little bit different from what other kids are riding.  The brand only launched in winter 2023, but we've been very impressed with their range.

We've been sent the slightly smaller 20" wheel bike to review and it's clear that YOMO are serious about the quality of their bikes.  Not only that, but our reviewer is loving test riding it!

There's also a range of stylish kids bike helmets available in matt and gloss finish and vegan leather chin strap.

Orbea MX 24 Dirt 2022

Price
£459.00
Age Range
6–9 years
Rider Height
125–150cm
Colours
Blue Green Purple
Warranty
2 years - register bike within 30 days for lifetime warranty on frame and forks and 3 years on paint, varnish and corrosion

A lightweight mountain bike from the Basque country that is not going to be scared of rough terrain!

The MX 24 Dirt is equipped with a good quality 7-speed drivetrain, consisting of a single 34 tooth chainring at the front to keep changes to a minimum, and a 14-34 tooth cassette to give a good spread of gears for all types of terrain. It's definitely been designed for having a lot of fun!

woom Original 3 Automagic

Price
£459.00
Age Range
4–6 years
Rider Height
105–120cm
Inside Leg
47–54cm
Colours
Blue Purple Red Green Yellow
Bike Weight
6.1kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom 3 Automagic is the smallest kids bike with gears making it an excellent choice if you live in a hilly area.  The "Automagic" in the name is the best bit. The bike automatically shifts between the two gears depending on the speed it's being ridden and the gradient your child is riding up.

This gives the benefits of gears without the hassle of having to operate them - perfect for this age group.

The bike has all the features we love about woom bikes, including colour coded brakes, kickstand and water bottle mounts and very comfortable riding position.

Our reviewer found the bike really helped her with the first couple of pedal rotations to get moving, and then ride up steep Lake District hills more easily.

Frog Track 58

Price
£460.00
Age Range
6–7 years
Inside Leg
52–59cm
Colours
Green
Bike Weight
6.78kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The Frog Track 58 is one of the smallest kids track bikes available. The bike is designed for riding at the velodrome or on a grass track only, and is a good way to get your child into track cycling.

The Frog Track 58 is specified with Kenda track tyres and flip-flop hubs for both free-wheel and fixed use.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:   The Frog Track 58 is designed only for TRACK use and is not supplied with brakes, a bell or reflectors. In the UK this bike is NOT road legal.

Frog 61

Price
£460.00
Age Range
8–10 years
Inside Leg
57–74cm
Colours
Bike Weight
9.05kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

Frog Track 70

Price
£470.00
Age Range
11–14 years
Inside Leg
67–79cm
Colours
Green
Bike Weight
7.77kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

The 26" wheel Frog Track 70 is a good choice for any child wanting to get into track racing - either on grass or at the velodrome.

The Frog Track 70 is fitted with flip flop hubs for both fixed and free-wheel use and Kendra track tyres.

PLEASE NOTE: This bike is designed for TRACK use only and is not supplied with brakes, a bell or reflectors. In the UK this bike is NOT road legal.

woom Original 4

Price
£479.00
Age Range
6–8 years
Rider Height
115–130cm
Inside Leg
52–67cm
Colours
Blue Green Purple Red Yellow
Bike Weight
7.7kg
Warranty
10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The Austrian kids bike brand woom is a relative newcomer to the UK, with a range of very lightweight bikes that are proving popular with Cycle Sprog readers.

The woom 4 is their 20" wheel offering, and at 7.7 kg it's one of the lightest geared bikes on the market.

The woom 4 is a good choice for urban cycling, as you can add in an optional extra kickstand for ease of parking up when you've got where you want to go.

You can also fit the woom mudguards (which are available to buy separately) to prevent your child getting too much splashback when they're cycling on raining days.

However, this isn't just a bike for riding on road.  The woom 4 is fitted with Kenda Small block tyres, meaning you can confidently venture onto gravel and grass without any worries.

We've reviewed two single speed, smaller Woom Bikes and were very impressed - they did the daily school run throughout winter and looked as good as new at the end of it. Read our review of the woom 2 and the woom 3 review to find out more.

If you're looking for a quality 20" wheel bike with gears for general use then this bike is certainly worthy of consideration.

Frog 53 Hybrid

Price
£480.00
Age Range
5–8 years
Inside Leg
50–62cm
Colours
Yellow Green Blue Orange Pink Red White Purple
Bike Weight
8.15kg
Warranty
2 years - extended to 5 years for frame if you register the bike within 28 days of purchase

Frog had a revamp of their 20" wheel bike range, and the Frog 53 was the brand new model for 2022 that replaced the old Frog 52 and Frog 55.

Instead of having to worry about which size to buy, this new model is designed to start small and has room for growth.

For most children this will be their first time using gears on a bike, and you want it to be as easy as possible.

The Frog 53 has 8 speeds which are accessed using an easy reach thumb shifter.

The range of gears is good enough to get up most hills, and if it does get a bit too steep the bike is lightweight enough to hopefully allow your child to keep on pushing (although we can’t promise this – and if you do end up carrying it you’ll be pleased that it only weighs 8.15kg)

We reviewed one of the very first Frog 20" wheel bikes  to be released years ago, and were very impressed by the comfort of the ride, quality of the bike and it’s longevity.

Since then Frog have continued to improve on the specification,  and we see no reason why the new Frog 53 won't continue in that tradition, making it a great choice 20″ wheel geared bike.

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? 

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