Mountain Bike

The Islabikes Creig 27 is a quality kids bike aimed at children aged 10-13 years of age.

The Creig 27 is a lightweight mountain bike for smaller riders who want a bike that can handle anything, from short trails to big mountain paths.

The Creig 27 features 27.5″ wheels, which are tubeless ready and feature Vee Crown Gem 27.5″ x 2.25″ tyres.

The Giant Talon 3 features a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame with a classic hardtail design. The Talon is a great choice for XC or light-trail terrain and is available in XS and S frame sizes.

It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.

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.

The Squish MTB 650 is Squish’s 27.5″ wheeled mountain bike with a 14″ frame aimed at kids aged 10+ and suitable for a minimum inside leg measurement of 72cm.

The Specialized Rockhopper 27.5 is a classic mountain bike that has been going for decades. In fact, Cycle Sprog’s founders Karen and Chris bought Rockhopper Comp’s way back in 2000 (years before they got married and had kids) and it was these bikes that really got them into mountain biking.

As with everything, the range has got more complicated, with the bikes now coming in a variety of models.  The main difference is in the quality of the components as you go from the standard model, through the Sport, Comp and Expert models.  Just choose the one to suit your budget and you or your kid will have a fine time out on the trails.

The bikes are available in XS and S frame sizes making these suitable for younger teens or smaller adults.

The Orbea MX24 XC is a Mid-Range junior mountain bike designed to give young riders a genuine off-road experience without the extra weight and complexity of cheaper alternatives.

With its lightweight aluminium frame (total weight is 11.4 kg) and junior-specific components, it’s built to offer comfort, control, and fun for riders between 125cm and 150cm tall.

We haven’t reviewed this exact model, but we have published a rider review of the smaller Orbea MX20 XC, where we found the bike to be great for tackling more varied, mixed terrain.

The Orbea MX24 XC is great for mixed terrain cycling, from urban paths to gentle off-road trails and tracks.

It features a 7-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain for reliable shifting and an SR Suntour XCT-JR suspension fork with 50mm of travel to absorb bumps and improve confidence on rougher ground. Practical details like junior-specific V-brakes, internal cable routing for a cleaner look, and durable Kenda Booster tyres make it an excellent choice for young adventurers.