Kids' Bikes Archives

Skarper DiskDrive turns ANY Bike into an E-Bike with Zero Frame or Wheel Mods!

If you have a rear disc brake on your current steed, you can now turn that bike into an electric bike! That’s right! Skarper claims…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 20, 2022

Video: The Richmond Cycling Corps “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” getting youth on bikes

From Shimano: “In the heart of Virginia, the Richmond Cycling Corps (RCC) is hard at work connecting with local youth and helping them discover the…

Written by Steve Fisher May 31, 2022

Review: RedShift Arclight Pedals Automatically Light Up to Be Safe and Get Seen!

Redshift Sports, creators of performance cycling components for gravel and road, are expanding into the commuter safety market. Their focus? Increased cyclist visibility. Introducing the…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 24, 2022

Meet the 2022 Kids’ Bikewear & Equipment Collection from SCOTT

It’s never too young to start riding. For kids who are just learning to ride, ripping around the neighborhood and zipping off to school are…

Written by Chris H. Hadgis April 26, 2022

CAKE for kids: 3 types of kids bikes motivate the next generation of off-road riders

All kids love Cake, right? So CAKE decided they needed to make smaller bikes for smaller riders – Ready, Steady & Go. Known for their…

Written by Cory Benson April 25, 2022

Cargo bikes for kids? woom NOW offers integrated cargo rack, mixed wheel size

woom bikes just unveiled its latest children’s bike, the NOW. The woom NOW features a first-of-its-kind urban/cargo design, and the brand claims it’s ideal for…

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Mondraker Marquez Grommy balance bikes get MotoGP power-up

World champion MotoGP racers Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez have partnered with Mondraker to create fully-functional kid-sized versions of their signature Grommy bikes. Marquez Edition…

Written by Jilli Cluff April 18, 2022

Spotted: New Prevelo Zulu line with MicroShift 1x for small wheels & Heir kid-specific flat pedals

The Prevelo team was in full effect at Sea Otter Classic, handing out kid-friendly swag and helping parents size kids’ bikes. At the show, Prevelo…

Written by Jordan Villella April 12, 2022

Kids Ride Shotgun (quick) release new pro handlebar for kids riding up front

For the 2022 design, Kids Ride Shotgun eliminated frame contact, added extra-wide mtb handlebars, and a quick-release feature.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 06, 2022

NICA launches new youth biking leagues in Arizona & Delaware

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) today announced that Arizona and Delaware submitted successful bids to become the group’s newest leagues. The organization, which develops…

Written by Sam Anderson March 25, 2022

Scott fills Future Pro kids bike lineup, from new balance bike up to 27.5 XC & mini enduro

Scott grows their kids bike lineup again for 2022 rounding out a dozen models in their premium Future Pro lineup. Now, including a wider range…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2022

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2021 – Zach’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Well, here we are. Closing out another year of product shortages, zoom presentations, and uncertainty. One thing is certain though. The bicycle has continued to be…

Written by Zach Overholt December 08, 2021

PWR Bikes SuperBolt is an e-Balance Bike… for training, of course

If your kid has mastered a non-powered balance bike, PWR Bikes says their motorized SuperBolt will take their handling to the next level. And, honestly,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 02, 2021

Specialized Riprock Kids’ mountain bikes offer proportional sizing, suspension for those who need it

Recently, Specialized went all-in on kids’ bike fit with their investment in Retul. The result was the new Specialized Jett, a kid’s bike that claims…

Written by Zach Overholt October 26, 2021

2022 Canyon Spectral in affordable AL alloy, including Young Hero kids trail bike

Probably the biggest news out of Canyon’s wide Spectral family launch is really the updated alloy range with three much more affordable aluminum all-mountain models,…

Written by Cory Benson October 26, 2021

Trailcraft launches carbon fiber kids MTB, carbon wheels & carbon suspension fork

Trailcraft Cycles upped the game on kids mountain bikes when they launched in 2014, and now they’re upping their own game with new carbon fiber…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 19, 2021

2022 Commencal Clash Kids reshapes VPP all-mountain to enduro bikes for all ages

Commencal simply builds killer mountain bikes for young shredders, and the new 4-bike Clash Kids line-up looks to be their most capable yet. Built across…

Written by Cory Benson October 19, 2021

Fox Mainframe Helmet Downloads Speedframe Style & MIPS for Affordable Protection

Once just a small part of the lineup, helmets have become one of the main focal points of Fox Clothing. Even though the Speedframe hasn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt October 15, 2021

Best Balance Bikes: Get your kids riding faster with these top scoot bikes!

Want to get your child (or your niece, nephew or family friend) riding bikes ASAP? A balance bike is the best way to help little…

Written by Molly Hurford October 15, 2021

Kids can get rad with new Kali Maya Artist Series Child Convertible Full Face Helmet

Not sure whether to get your child a half-shell or full face helmet? Why not both? Like many of the adult helmets out there now,…

Written by Zach Overholt October 13, 2021

PNW Fern is a Kid’s specific dropper post with a low pressure cartridge for little riders!

Your MTB prodigy already has a killer mountain bike. But what about that seat post? If you’re like us, you couldn’t live without a dropper…

Written by Zach Overholt September 03, 2021

Kenda adds Rush, Karma 2 XC tires, plus tons more sizes for gravel, MTB & kids!

Aimed at cross country and light trail riders looking for fast rolling but grippy treads, the new Kenda Rush and updated Karma 2 tires also…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 03, 2021

Choppy — a light weight balance bike for kids that’s made of wood?

If you’re looking for a first bike for your toddler, you have a new, lightweight option on the market. Choppy is a wooden balance bike…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 27, 2021

Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Child Seat Avoids Frame Contact, Now Compatible with eBikes

With the new Shotgun Pro Seat, Kids Ride Shotgun. It’s right there in the name. And now, thanks to a new frame-contact-free design, it’s even…

Written by Zach Overholt August 11, 2021

New Fezzari Lone Peak 24″ kids mountain bike gets a shred-ready build

If you had to build the perfect kids mountain bike, it probably wouldn’t be far off from the new Fezzari Lone Peak kid’s mountain bike.…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 05, 2021

Review: Burley D’Lite X single seat child bike trailer is fun for kids even sitting still

When most cyclists become parents, there is a point where the two worlds begin to collide. Instead of obsessing over a new bike, all of…

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2021

Shotgun to Release MTB Activity Pack for Little Shredders

This September, Shotgun, maker of the Kids MTB Tow Rope and front-mounted Shotgun Kids MTB Seat, will release a mountain bike-oriented activity book package for…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 15, 2021

GT launches Street Performer and blurs lines w/ Power Performer eMTBMX!

BMX-style cruiser bikes have always encouraged fun, playful rides, but recently, the category has exploded, morphing into what are simply called ‘wheelie bikes’. Thanks to…

Written by Steve Fisher July 13, 2021