Kids Bike

The Shyre Hopton 26″ is a mid-range, quality hybrid bike designed to offer a great cycling experience without breaking the bank.

The frame is constructed from lightweight 6061 aluminium alloy, which makes it easier for older children to handle, whether they’re tackling the school run or gentle off-road trails.

We have reviewed the smaller Shyre Hopton 20″ and found it to be a fantastic, budget-friendly option that delivers on components and quality, making this 26″ model a trustworthy choice for your child.

Equipped with a simple and reliable 8-speed gearing system, the bike is perfectly suited for mixed-terrain cycling, offering enough range to climb gentle hills and keep pace on the flat.

This high-quality bike is a great introduction to larger-wheeled cycling for kids aged around 9 and up.

If you’re still exploring options, take a look at our guide to the Best 26 inch kids bikes for kids aged 9+.

The Islabikes Cnoc 14 Small is a legendary little bike that set the standard for high-quality starter pedal bikes.

With 14″ wheels and a thoughtfully designed small frame, it’s suitable for children with an inside leg from just 34 cm — making it a brilliant option for smaller or younger riders who are ready to start pedalling.

Every detail of this premium bike was carefully engineered for young cyclists — from the lightweight frame to child-specific cranks, pedals, brakes, and saddle.

That obsessive attention to detail made it a firm favourite with families and ensured these much sought after bikes are still circulating on the second-hand market today, offering good value.

While Islabikes no longer makes new bikes, Hornit has created the HERO 14 as a true successor: a genuinely small, lightweight, and well-designed 14″ pedal bike.

For more options, check out our Best 14 inch kids bikes for 3 to 4 year olds.

The Hornit HERO 20 is a premium, child-focussed design, offering a fantastic first experience of gears for children aged 4 to 7.

The Hornit HERO 20 is one of the smallest and lightest geared 20-inch bikes available, which is ideal for little ones keen to get on a geared bike.

The bike is designed for mixed terrain cycling, making it great for neighbourhood cruising, gentle off-road paths, cycling to school, and family holidays.

We’ve previously provided a brand overview of Hornit Bikes, which you can read here.

Weighing in at a very light 7.95kg, it is a great lightweight option that helps smaller riders manage their bike more easily.

It comes equipped with simple MicroSHIFT Acolyte gears and intuitive index-finger and thumb shifters, a change from the 2021 HERO which had 3-speed hub gearing.

With a focus on performance and quality, if the Hornit HERO 20 isn’t quite right for your needs, you can find more options in our Best 20 inch kids bikes for 6 to 8 year olds.

Hornit HERO 24 is a child focussed design bike that is part of their largest line-up, making it a brilliant choice for school commutes and weekend adventures.

At 8.82kg it’s still extremely lightweight, yet robust enough for everyday use by kids aged 6–10.

It is a premium bike that offers good value for money with its features.

The bike is equipped with intuitive MicroSHIFT Acolyte gearing, complete with a clear gear indicator, which makes changing gears smooth and easy for children.

We’ve not reviewed this specific model, but we have written a brand overview for Hornit Bikes Brand Overview that gives you an insight into the company.

If the Hornit HERO 24 isn’t quite right for your child, check out the Best 24 inch kids bikes for 7-10 year-olds for more great options.

The Hornit HERO 16 is a premium, good value bike with a child-focused design, making it an excellent choice for kids aged 3 to 6 learning to cycle or developing their skills.

Weighing in at a very light 5.5kg, this bike is easy for a child to handle and boosts their confidence whether they’re on a gentle family ride or tackling the school run.

It features the Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety and a clean, reliable chain drive, which is a change from the 2021 HERO model’s belt drive.

Cycle Sprog has a brand overview of Hornit bikes if you want to know more about the company’s approach to designing kids’ bikes.

If the Hornit HERO 16 isn’t quite right, you can check out more options in our guide to the Best 16 inch kids bikes for 4-5 year olds.

The Hornit HERO 14 is an exceptional choice for a child’s first pedal bike, especially for smaller or younger riders.

It’s an ultralight aluminium bike, weighing just 5.33kg, which makes it incredibly easy for a child to handle and manoeuvre.

Its standout feature is its low standover height, which is comparable to the much-loved, but now discontinued, Islabike Cnoc 14.

This makes the HERO 14 a perfect fit for children aged 3-5 years with an inside leg of 34-41cm, offering a confidence-boosting and frustration-free riding experience.

It features a child-friendly design, including an upright riding position, short cranks, and a new Hebie Looper Chainguard for safety, making the HERO 14 a premium, good value option from a trusted brand.