Kids Bike

The Bonaly range is definitely a subscriber to the philosophy of ‘keeping it simple’, with its rigid fork, low centre of gravity, and of course, lightweight.  It’s technically a mountain bike, but with its rigid forks, it’s suited to mixed terrain (although probably not the best choice if you’re doing lots of on-road riding).

Hoy upgraded the Bonaly range in 2019 to make it lighter and improve some of the design features. It has a fresh, modern look with a lower spoke count and a redesigned frame. We haven’t tested out this particular bike, but have been impressed with the smaller Bonaly 20 we’ve reviewed.

One of the appeals of this bike will be its disc brakes – the Shimano RT200 hydraulic discs with RT26 160mm rotors mean this bike looks and feels like a grown up bike – but with the correctly sized components for a younger rider.

The 9 gears come via a 32 toothed front chainring matched up to a Sunrace M90 9 speed 11-34T cassette, with the power transferred to ground through Kenda Small Block 8 tyres.

The Hoy Bonaly 20 is the smallest bike with gears in the range created by the Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy.

With grippy Kenda small block tyres, the Bonaly is equally at home on road or trail.

Our 7-year-old reviewed really enjoyed riding this bike – it was easy for her to lift up and carry when needed, plus she found the gears easy to operate. Despite riding it regularly on the school run as well as at the weekend the bike remained in pristine condition. You can read the full review of the Hoy Bonaly 20 kids bike here.

The Bonaly 24 kids bike is a borderline hybrid/mountain bike, with gearing that is designed to get up steep hills!  This means the Bonaly 24 would be a good choice for children who are likely to be doing quite a lot of riding in hilly areas (either on or off road). 

It’s a really lightweight bike and doesn’t have the added weight and complications that a suspension fork brings on traditional mountain bikes. 
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The Shyre Hopton 24 is a Good Value, Mid-Range bike, weighing in at approximately 10 kg. It is designed for riders aged 8 to 11 who enjoy mixed terrain cycling, from urban roads to light off-road trails.

This model features a **7-speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain** with easy-to-use trigger shifters, which is a significant feature that helps kids adapt to the gearing system found on adult bikes.

Cycle Sprog has not reviewed this specific bike, but we have reviewed the smaller Shyre Hopton 20″ model. The review found the range to be a well-made bike offering a decent spec for the price, making it a solid choice for young adventurers.

Features useful for parents include the child-specific geometry for confident handling, a full chainguard to protect clothing, and a kickstand for convenience. The Shyre Hopton 24 is a great choice if you are looking for a capable and durable bike that won’t break the bank.

Squish’s 650B is a 27.5″ wheeled, 13″ framed bike aimed at ages 10+. Squish have made this bike to sit as their largest wheeled bike aimed at older children, roughly 10yrs and upwards. 

This bike is also suitable for smaller adults – one of the shorter members of the Cycle Sprog team has this bike and loves it! 

The crankset is kept simple with a 38T single chainring that is sandwiched in a plastic chain guard, which helps to keep the chain in place. A 38T chainring does mean that this bike isn’t quite a low-geared as most bikes aimed at this age range. For the speedsters this means it will be fast on the flat, but if you live in a hilly area, your child might struggle. 

The woom EXPLORE 4 is a brilliant option for parents looking for a premium 20 inch kids bike that encourages their child’s adventurous spirit.

The Explore 4 is designed to be a versatile, all-around bike, equally at home on the road or cycle paths, and also tackling off-road trails.

The goal of the woom EXPLORE 4 is to make cycling fun, focusing on a lightweight build and components perfectly sized for a child.

The low weight is a major advantage for younger riders, making it easier for them to pedal uphill, accelerate quickly, and, most importantly, control the bike when the terrain gets tricky.

The bike features 7 gears with easy-to-use grip shifters, giving your child plenty of range to conquer various gradients.

Safety is a key features of the woom EXPLORE 4, with disc brakes, for reliable stopping power in all weathers and reflective sidewalls on the tyres for extra visibility.

Here at Cycle Sprog we’ve reviewed lots of different woom bikes over the years and have always been really impressed with their performance and durability.

Overall, the woom EXPLORE 4 is a great choice if you are looking for a reliable, well-engineered bike that will stand up to years of enthusiastic use.