Polygon has gained a reputation of delivering high quality bikes at great prices. No exception for the new Premier line of kids bikes. What we see is great frames with builds that spend the money where it matters most and the result is a value not seen anywhere else. Thanks to Bikes Online for providing...
Prevelo has such a solid following of discerning parents for good reason. The alpha series lends itself to those kids cruising around the neighborhoods but are tempted by the trails. Yes, the Zulu series is available for those all in MTB. But these toe dipping trail alpha machines really set themselves apart from other bikes...
It is one of those pivotal moments in any parent’s life and especially so if you bike a lot yourself. Watching your kids learn how to pedal bike is right up there with taking first steps in the memory bank for a lot of parents. But how on earth do you teach them? If you...
The AIR addition came soon after the original OFF with a promise of quality front suspension air fork for a $200 price increase. Did Woom deliver? You bet, at this price more kids are going to access mountain biking on a quality bike that will hook these future little rippers into the sport. Woom Off...
Prevelo has been refining this bike almost every year. The 2020/2021 version gets improved stand-over, slacker Head Angle and upgraded wheelset/tires. For a little bike company to redesign and improve yearly for a kids bike shows the passion and execution of this awesome kids brand. Thanks to Prevelo for providing a test bike. Prevelo Zulu...
Cleary Bikes offers both neighborhood whips and a couple of hard hitting steel hardtails. Its tough not to love a steel hardtail as they last forever, offer a more damp ride and have that nice thinner tubed aesthetic. With years of experience in designing and manufacturing kids bikes, Cleary has really refined their offerings by...
Rocky Mountain offer this same frame in 2 wheels sizes. We previously tried the 24 inch platform which is the same bike minus the dropper, different fork and shorter cranks. This time we give the 26 inch wheels a go with our nine year old to see how the fit and larger diameter wheels play...
At just over 22 lbs this 120 mm front/ 120 mm rear suspension the VPACE Mortiz 24 offers an extremely small fitting bike for kids 120 to 140 cm tall. The strategy is to get kids on to bigger wheel sizes as early as possible to reap the benefits…think the 29er principle for kids. So...
Sometimes things are just worth doing because they are awesome. Norco builds a bike here for the hard charging 7-10 year old that can rip bikes downhill with skill. Thanks to Norco for sending us a demo to facilitate this review. Norco Fluid FS1 24 Details: Intended Age- 7 to 10 years Weight- 29.0 lbs...
Woom has been pushing the weights and geometry of kids bikes for a few ears now. It's hard to believe, but each iteration of the various models keep getting better. With the Woom 4 we see things like an adjustable reach stem that grows the bike with your kiddo. A lot of time and effort...
Woom has come through with some amazing mountain bikes for kids. Applying the learnings from their original line of bikes, Woom has gone ahead and designed some affordable light weight/high quality mountain bikes to get the kids off the screens and on to the trails. Thanks to Woom for some demo bikes for the review....
Coming to North America in 2020, Propain is offering the full kids line which is amazing. These guys and gals from Germany build race worthy bikes that are top shelf. Throw a few Dads and Moms in the mix, and you get the recipe for amazing designed and engineered little bikes...enter the Propain Frechdax full...
Trailcracft cycles was born from a kickstarter campaign promising no compromise kids mountain bikes to accelerate young riders' skills and love for the sport. The husband and wife team of Brett and Ginger delivered on their goal and continue to make some of the most progressive kids bikes available. If you are looking for one...