Kids Mountain Bikes

Kids’ Mountain Bikes

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Riding mountain bikes with your kids is a great way to interact with your child, challenge them and stay healthy. Most parents would love for their kids to spend more time outside on their bikes, but you have to make sure you have the right equipment for them. Choosing a mountain bike for your child can be a difficult choice and there are some things to consider. Not only are you looking for a great looking bike that your child will love, you need to make sure it is a safe option as well.

When it comes to buying a mountain bike for your child, fit is the key. There are other variables that you should keep in mind like bike weight, your child’s ability, braking options, suspension options, gears and shifters to name a few things. However, making sure the mountain is the right size for your child is the most important factor in our opinions.

Because there are a lot of option out there in terms of kids’ mountain bikes, we wanted to knock out some of the legwork for you and make this list of some of the best kid’s mountain bikes of the year. We hope this list makes the shopping process a little more streamlined.

Huffy Kids Bike for Boys, Valcon 20 inch

The Huffy Kids Bike for Boys, Valcon 20 inch is a great starter bike for kids ages 5-9. The rider height of this beginner bike is 44-56 inches. The Huffy Falcon comes with a full suspension which means you won’t have to worry about rough roads whether dirt or concrete. The sharp and strongly built frame also comes with a lifetime warranty. This bike has front and rear brakes for smooth braking as well as a six speed gear with twisting dials on the handle bars for quick transitions. In addition, this 20 inch Huffy comes loaded with special tires with a trailing edge which allows for outstanding traction in both dry and wet conditions. As a final bonus, the pedals are suited with reflectors as well as PVC grips to help with slipping.

Features

– Perfect for kids ages 5-9 and a rider height of 44-56 inches
– Charcoal gray frame accented with orange suspension and tubing
– 20 inch tires
– Full suspension
– Easy to assemble
– Durable steel frame
– 6-speed with gear guard
– Front and rear handbrakes
– Kickstand Included

Mongoose R3577 Girl’s Maxim Full Suspension Bicycle

The Mongoose R3577 Girl’s Maxim Full Suspension Bicycle is a must see when looking for your first or second bike for your young beginner rider. This bikes comes loaded with features such as a solid aluminum frame. Full suspension to handle bumpy terrain and smooth terrain alike. The impressive Shimano gear system with allow smooth transitions though its 21 gears. The SRAM handle bar grip twist shifters also make shifting up and down effortless. Front and rear alloy liner pull brakes allow quick and safe stops. Whether its riding around the neighborhood or tearing up the local trails, this bike can handle it all. This bike is made for girls who love to ride. Rider height should be between 45 and 56 inches.

Features

– Aluminum Frame
– Front and rear suspension
– 21 speed Shimano gear derailleur system with SRAM shifters
– Mountain crank gear options
– Alloy linear pull brakes
– Adjustable seat height

Diamondback Octane 20″ Kid’s Bike

The Diamondback Octane 20″ Kid’s Bike is a popular bike for kids who love to mountain bike. The Diamondback Octane 20″ is specially designed to be extra beefy for those long rides in the dirt on trails or on the asphalt of the neighborhood. This bike comes with an aluminum alloy junior mountain bike frame which is made of aluminum that is heat treated to be stronger and last longer than the rest. A nice benefit of this construction is that it is also lighter than typical bike frames. Strength adds to its durability but being lightweight means that it can be easily maneuvered. Front 40mm suspension fork, six speed Shimano gears front and rear brakes, and 20″ knobby tires round out this package. These features plus more is a great reason to go out and get your Diamondback Octane 20″ bike today.

Features

– Heat treated aluminum alloy frame
– Front suspension fork
– Six speed Shimano gears
– Front and rear linear pull brakes
– 20″ solid construct tires

New 2017 Raleigh Rowdy 24 Complete Mountain Bike

The New 2017 Raleigh Rowdy 24 Complete Mountain Bike is a great bike for riding around the neighborhood, dirt trails, back and forth to school or even mud puddles. With a twist shifter, kids can practice finding which gear works for each situation. The tires on this bike are around 1.95 inches so they provide much grip on dirt trails and give your mountain bike a little added style. This bike looks like a bike any adult would want to ride, but it is built for growing kids between the heights of 54” and 61” and ages of 9-12. It has 7 speeds, making going up hills a little easier. The Rowdy 24 is built with a lightweight, durable, aluminum frame, so kids can ride with ease. This bike is going to be a great choice for that growing adventurous kid.

Features

– 7 speeds
– Made for ages 9-12 and heights of 54”-61”
– Comes with 24” wheels
– Lightweights aluminum frame

HASA 2018 18 Speed Kids Mountain Bike

The HASA 2018 18 Speed Kids Mountain Bike is the ultimate mountain bike for kids aged 7-9. This bike beats out many competitors as it has 18 speeds, unlike most kids’ mountain bikes that usually have around 7 speeds. Kids can rip through neighborhoods or tackle some wooded hills with the 20” tires that come on this mountain bike. Even if your child wants to enter a competition, he will be safe while riding this bike, as it comes with Shimano parts. Kids will love this 18 speed mountain bike so get your hands on one today!

Features

– Comes with Shimano parts
– 20 inch tires
– 25.6 pounds
– Suitable for ages 7-9 years
– 18 speeds
– Easy to assemble
– Lifetime warranty on frame
– Great for competitions