Islabikes

Islabikes had two frame sizes for their Beinn 20 – the large is suitable for slightly taller children who are looking to move onto their first geared bike.

The attention to detail on an Islabike is second to none, which is why these bikes are popular with families who are doing long-distance cycling or the daily commute to school in all weathers.

You can add pannier racks, mudguards, bottle cages – everything a serious young cyclist needs to get the miles in.

The Beinn range was Islabikes’ multi-purpose, do-it-all range. Aimed at those who want to do a bit of everything. The Beinn 20 is split into two sizes, the Beinn 20 Small and Large.

The Beinn 20 Small is intended for ages 5+ and features a lightweight aluminium frame and fork, with micro reach brake levers that operate aluminium V-brakes.

The drivetrain features a 7 speed 11-34T cassette and a 32T aluminium chainring with a plastic double chain guard.

As with all Islabikes, the Beinn 20 Small features proportionately sized crank arms, in this instance 114mm.

The Beinn 20 Small weighs in at 7.4kg.

The Islabikes Cnoc 14 Large is a good secondhand first pedal bike. The attention to detail on an Islabike is second to none – you get over a decade of obsession all packaged up into one bike.

There are two sizes of Islabikes Cnoc 14 so measure your child carefully to make sure you’re getting the correct version. The measurements on this page are for the Cnoc 14 Large – there is the Cnoc 14 Small if your child doesn’t quite fit.

The Rothan 14 was the largest balance bike that Islabikes offer, and is a very lightweight balance bike, weighing only 3.4kg, and comes with a rear brake.

It features its own custom short-reach brake lever for a rear brake which works as a great introduction to the concept of braking.

The Islabikes Rothan 12 was the smallest Islabike you can buy, and is designed for children from the age of about 2 years (inside leg 30cm), there’s a larger Rothan 14 if they’re a bit taller.

The Creig 20 was the smallest mountain bike that Islabikes offered, joining the Creig 24, 26 and 27 to complete the set. The Creig 20 differs slightly to its larger-wheeled siblings in that it doesn’t feature a suspension fork. Islabikes have instead opted for a rigid aluminium, straight-bladed fork.

Featuring Stan’s No Tubes Crest rims on Islabikes own hubs, the Creig 20 is kept as lightweight as possible.

The drivetrain features a 7speed 11-34T cassette paired with a 28T chainring and Islabikes own aluminium direct mount crank.

The Creig 20 weighs in at 7.7kgs, which makes it a lightweight in its class.