Kids Bike

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.

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.