The Trailcraft Pineridge 24 defines lightweight – a bike so light, even gravity wants to take a ride; it's a gateway to lightning-fast, adventure-packed rides. Let's dive into this lightweight XC shred machine and discover why the Pineridge 24 is not just a bike but a game-changer for young riders looking to race in their...
The Giant Faith 27.5/26 combines modern geometry, youth-specific suspension, and carefully curated components, making this new offering one of the top choices for 9-13 year-old riders looking to tackle serious mountain terrain. Let’s dive deeper into what makes this bike such a standout. Thanks to Giant Canada for providing a test bike to facilitate this...
The Eaglebear Black Hybrid Bicycle offers a great blend of performance, versatility, and value at $1,300. Built by a team known for designing excellent kids' bikes, the Eaglebear Black is carefully crafted to ensure it’s lightweight, durable, and high-performance, all while maintaining a reasonable price. This bike excels in both urban and off-road environments, making...
Chromag Minor Threat: Unleashing the Next Generation of Park Rats The Chromag Minor Threat kids mountain bike has elevated the off-road experience for young riders, thanks to its attention to suspension specifications and performance-driven components. Chromag's commitment to young riders is evident in the details. Even though they missed the mark on a couple ergonomic...
The Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero Balance Bike isn't your run-of-the-mill balance bike; it's a fusion of innovative design and adaptability. Let's delve into what sets the Dirt Hero apart in the realm of kiddie biking. The Dirt Hero prides itself on a meticulously crafted geometry, prioritizing a comfortable and ergonomic riding experience. Child-sized handlebars...
The new Cleary Hedgehog 16 inch pedal bike still keeps the steel but ads some refinements and changes appealing to a broader 4-6 year old audience. Although steel ads a little weight compared to aluminum frames, the ride is usually damper (less vibrations) and can hold up to multiple kids abuse. These steel little bikes...
Today, Kids Ride Shotgun have entered the bike game with the launch of their new Dirt Hero off-road balance bike. Known for introducing kids to mountain biking through their shotgun child seats, the brand’s new runner bike is the next step in a parents’ pathway to raising a MTB kid – designed to unlock the...
PROPAIN Bicycles launches the Barney, a new 16" singlespeed kids mountain bike and renews the successful 20" models Dreckspatz and Frechdax from scratch. With the Bam Bam balance bike that was launched last year and the 24" Youth Fully Yuma, there are now PROPAIN bikes for absolutely every age. The "Tools for Young Shredders" can...
Changing a bicycle tire is easy with these simple steps. Materials required: New tire Tire levers Bicycle pump Wrench (if necessary) Steps: Find a clean and flat surface to work on. If possible, prop up the bike on a bike stand or turn it upside down on the handlebars and seat. Release the brake. You...
The redesigned 12 inch Cleary Gecko for 2023 is based around an all new aluminum frame. This has lightened the bike up significantly which is important as it is aimed at the smallest of riders. The new frame sees a continued low stand-over with an extending head tube to increase the bar height (the previous...
A parents’ guide to why kids bike tire pressure matters and how road vs trail riding is different. With experience you can often get by “feeling” tire pressure with a quick squeeze but this guide is geared towards getting the best performance. And to be honest, we use a pressure gauge almost every ride when...
Prevelo continues to deliver premium bikes to get the kids hooked on cycling. The 2022 Zulu 3 is no exception here as it offers the youngest of riders a first introduction to a geared/front suspension mountain bike to spur the stoke for years to come. With two builds, we are looking at the regular build...
Weird and cool, the woom NOW is very much an eye catcher to a cycling enthusiast and its application as a kids load carrying cargo bike hits the mark. Thanks to woom for providing a test bike to facilitate this review. 3 sizes (fit spans ages 6-14) Truck cycle front cargo rack (22 lb capacity)...