Bikes for 8–11 years

Kids’ bikes with 24" wheels offer all the benefits of full-sized bikes in terms of frame design, transmission and braking.  The only difference between these and adult-sized bikes is that the frame geometry has been optimized around a 24" wheel.

From ages 8 and up, 24" wheel junior bikes have most of the same features as an adult bike, like front and rear gears, V brakes or disc brakes and even full-suspension mountain bikes.  Within this category, you’ll also start to see junior road bikes.

They’re just like adults’ road bikes but have shorter cranks and a lower reach on the brake hoods, to make them more comfortable and controllable for shorter limbs. 24" wheel mountain bikes will often feature front suspension, to facilitate greater exploration!  They’ll have more gears too so that your child can handle steeper inclines and descents.