Children's bikes 2022: The new children's bikes from the 2022 model year offer an enormous selection for both small and large kids for everyday use as well as for sporty trips. The Velomotion team has selected the best children's bikes for 2022 and presents the highlights here.
Young cyclists have it good! The range of high-quality children's bikes has never been better or wider - from school bikes with a classic look to the right mountain bike for beginners in off-road riding. New in trend are lightweight, non-sprung sports bikes that can be retrofitted for everyday use and thus offer a lot of driving pleasure for a wide variety of purposes. The popular ATB with a suspension fork and three chainrings is still up to date. Have fun with the best children's bikes 2022:
Everyday bike with an off-road look
It looks like a mountain bike, but it's a youth bike that's all-round suitable for everyday use: With the Revox ATB, Bergamont has a model in its range that, with its good looks and sensible technology, makes you want to go on brisk tours. The 50 mm suspension fork is particularly soft, and the easy-to-use eight-speed gearshift with wide gradations is very mountain-friendly. High-quality "Schwalbe Big Apple" tires with reflective strips ensure safety, as does the LED dynamo lighting with parking lights at the front and rear. The safely decelerating disc brakes are operated by a cable pull, so they should be readjusted regularly like rim brakes.
649 euros / bergamont.com
Feather light treat
With the "Tokee Ultra Lite" models, Bulls has a real treat in its range for bike-crazy parents and their primary school children. Of course they are not cheap, but thanks to the high-end carbon frame they are extremely light: the 8,5-inch bike with a child-friendly posture weighs less than 20 kilos, despite large-volume trail tires and a flawless equipment with hydraulic disc brakes and a wide range of nine-speed gears. The absence of a suspension fork is commendable – after all, the thick Schwalbe tires absorb bumps in the road, especially if you convert them to tubeless. It is practical that special rechargeable battery lights can be plugged in. Only the simple seat post is displeasing.
999,95 euros / bulls.de
Lightweight for novice drivers
With the Frog 47, the British brand is introducing an 18-inch model for children between the ages of four and six. The bike, available in numerous colors, is simply and functionally equipped with V-brakes and freewheel; with short mudguards, a bell and reflectors, everything is there that children need for cycling in the first few years. And thanks to a weight of almost seven kilos with pedals, the fast bike is easy for girls and boys to handle when they really pedal for the first time. Saddle and brake handles are dimensioned for children; a quick release on the seat clamp makes it easier to adjust to the body size.
455 euros / frogbikes.de
Pretty, functional and snappy
Just ride a bike? A bike like the Quick 24 is perfect for that. Boys and girls use it to drive to school when it's bright and dry, they can sometimes heat up country lanes and cover their everyday routes quickly. Of course, the lighting system is missing for a roadworthy everyday bike, for practical purposes there are no mudguards and carriers. But of course there are children whose usage habits are covered by this model. The aluminum frame with internal gear and brake cables is beautiful; the technology with rim brakes and seven-speed derailleur gears is simple but functional. Everything else can be retrofitted - and that this is a real Cannondale is also an argument after all.
469 euros / cannondale. com
New series for lively kids
Under the Bow brand name, Corratec is expanding its portfolio of children's bikes, which was previously limited to small mountain bikes. It includes a balance bike for the very little ones as well as three sporty, reduced, light models with 16, 20 and 24 inches, which cover the age range of three to ten year olds. The two larger models come with eight-speed derailleur gears, the 16-incher is equipped with a standard-compliant chain guard and a rim brake on the rear wheel ensures safety. The largest model weighs around 8,5 kilos including pedals, while the 5,5-inch model weighs just a little more than 16 kilos – that speaks for easy handling, especially when the bikes are ridden off-road. All this looks like a lot of driving fun...
199 – 479 euros / corratec.com
Inexpensive fully with all chicanes
A real fully is a dream for many young people, but it doesn't have to stay with Giant: a good 2.000 euros is a manageable price given that everything that makes a versatile trail fully is built in: RockShox air suspension with 120 mm spring travel front and rear and a remote lockout for the fork, Sram 11-speed drivetrain with 50-2,35 cassette and of course wide 1,45 tires that can be converted to tubeless. Choosing the size is made easier by the fact that there is only one frame size, and it fits kids between 1,65 and 26 meters - that's helpful if the Junior XNUMX is supposed to be a surprise gift. The joy is guaranteed to be great!
2.090 euros / giant-bicycles.com
Classic style ATB
With the Spyder Sport, Hercules is flying the flag of the classic "All Terrain Bike". Typical ABT is the classic MTB equipment with 3×7 gears and a 100 mm long-travel suspension fork, supplemented by sports mudguards and a dynamo light system. All this, as well as large-volume 28-inch studded tires and disc brakes, ensure that young people can drive the Spyder quickly and sportily on any surface - "All Terrain" in other words. And last but not least, it is positive that the bike is available in four frame sizes, so that it can be ridden from early elementary school to late teens.
799 euros / hercules-bikes.de
Lightweight with good details
Kettler is also expanding its portfolio with a light, reduced children's bike. An aluminum frame with various mounting options, a rigid fork and the eight-speed gearbox are the typical features of this type, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Strongly profiled Schwalbe tires ensure that easy terrain is not difficult; the side stand ensures that the grinder doesn't just land on the ground. When completing the solid, screwed chain protection ring and the finely adjustable seat post. And now you can be curious to see whether Kettler will offer light children's bikes with StVZO equipment based on this frame set.
549 euros / kettler-alu-rad.de
All-rounder with a compact frame
The little KTM has the same specs as its big brother with 24-inch wheels: seven-speed derailleur with twist shifter, rim brakes and moderately treaded two-inch tires that make the compact bike light and safe on both road and dirt rolls. The shape of the frame is a good thing: the top tube and seat stays run in a straight line, resulting in a low standover height. Threaded holes allow the installation of mudguards and luggage racks. With a weight of around nine kilos, the Wild Cross can also be easily handled by smaller children, and so the Austrian MTB specialists have done everything right.
399 euros / ktm-bikes.at
Sports bike from the traditional manufacturer
After the success of the sporty second brand Eightshot, Puky has added the LS-Pro series to its own portfolio - super-light, reduced children's bikes that have found numerous imitators in the industry. The 20-inch model is aimed at children between 115 and 133 cm tall, which means it can be used for quite a long time; This is made possible by the shape of the frame with an extra-short seat tube. With a seven-speed derailleur and rim brakes, the bike is functional and easy to use; the Puky-typical seat geometry allows an upright posture, which is ideal for small children. High quality in detail can be found, for example, in the front wheel hub with maintenance-free deep groove ball bearings.
419,99 euros /puky.de
Loyal friend for teenagers
Puky is starting the 2022 model year with a bang: The Skyride, Cyke and LS-Pro series will also be available with 26-inch wheels for the coming season, so that children can now remain loyal to the brand into their late teens. That's good news, since a model like the Cyke 26-8 is the perfect youth bike with permanently installed lights and plug-in mudguards that can be easily removed. The rear light is conveniently mounted on the seatstay. With a seven-speed derailleur and rim brakes, the equipment is functional; Threaded holes on the frame and fork allow the attachment of luggage racks and fixed mudguards.
489,99 euros / puky.de
Beautiful touring bike with a classic look
It is probably one of the most beautiful children's bikes on the market, and now young women can ride it just as much as little girls, because Puky is also providing a 24-inch model for the coming year alongside the 26-inch model shown. The technology is the same in each case: on the light aluminum frame there is a three-speed hub with coaster brake, plus two rim brakes and components that are perfectly matched to each other. The slack seat angle allows for plenty of room to maneuver in terms of seat height and the quill stem is easily adjustable so that the handlebar height can be adjusted accordingly. And with mudguards, chain guard and bicycle bell in the same color as the frame, the Skyride Classic has become even more beautiful.
499,99 euros / puky.de
Hardtail from the lightweight construction specialist
The children's bikes from Woom, available in all possible sizes, have maximum recognition value and are now widespread. On this basis, the portfolio can be optimally expanded, which is why the lightweight construction specialist now also offers mountain bikes for young riders. For example the Off Air, which with 24-inch wheels and air suspension fork only weighs around ten kilos, which is by no means a lot for a solid hardtail, especially when grippy profiled 2,35-inch wheels are mounted. There are also hydraulic disc brakes and a nine-speed gearbox; The company's approach to lightweight construction is evident in details such as the aluminum spoke nipples. By the way: If you order the bike for your offspring with a rigid fork, you save 150 euros and a whopping 1,5 kilos.
949 euros / woom.com
Trekking bike for the youngsters
A bike like the Avanti 18 is likely to be the first trekking bike for many adolescents. It has everything that makes this type of bike stand out: a luggage rack that can also be used to attach panniers, a shock-absorbing suspension fork and, of course, the derailleur gears with a classic triple crank and six sprockets at the rear. Braking is done with solid, simply constructed V-brakes, which is a good choice for everyday use. Of course, a hub dynamo should not be missing either; the sitting position is upright, which provides a good overview on the way to school and comfort on tours. It is practical that you can also attach a bottle holder to the compact trapezoidal frame.
549,95 euros / pegasus-bikes.de
Terrain support
Do children need e-bikes? When it comes to keeping up with their parents on off-road tours, certainly - especially when they are also electrically assisted. With the E-Trox, S'cool has an interesting model ready for this purpose: With a Bafang rear motor, it has a simple design and is not too expensive, with sufficient power for young (and therefore light) drivers and with a 250 watt hour battery far-reaching. The range of equipment includes hydraulic brakes as well as a nine-speed gearbox and a sensitively responding air suspension fork. The shape of the frame allows for a child-friendly seating position and plenty of scope for saddle height; Larger children can start straight away with the alternatively available 26-inch model.
1.799 euros / school.de
Hardtail for child-friendly biking
Eightshot combines the expertise and quality of Puky with a lot of off-road competence and is therefore the first address for mountain bikes suitable for children. This version of the X-Coady is a real hardtail with everything that goes with it: hydraulic disc brakes are on board as well as a suspension fork with 50 mm of travel - lockable and with soft springs tuned to a low rider weight. With 28 teeth on the mono chainring and an 11-34 eight-speed cassette, the bike has a very short gear ratio and is therefore really suitable for off-road use. In addition, Eightshot specifies full 2,2 inch wide tires that provide a lot of cushioning. The seat height can be adjusted by 11 cm, which means that the bike can be used for a long time.
549,99 euros / eightshot.com
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