Here are the best road bikes for kids which you can buy over the Internet in the year 2021. Which size you should buy? There are two important measurements: the height of the inside leg and the overall height of the rider.
Road bikes for kids – how to choose the right size
Sometimes, the size of kids’ road bikes are measured with wheel size:
Year | Wheel size (diameter in inches) | Wheel size
- 5+ | 20″ | 500C
- 8+ | 24″ | 600C
- 9+ | 26″ | 650C
- 11+ | 28″ | 700C
It’s also important to measure the height of your kid’s inside leg and her/his overall height.
How to measure the height of the inside leg?
These measurements are general, you can apply them to yourself as well.
- The rider should stand with their back to a wall, feet (in socks) are flat on the floor.
- Place a book between the legs and slide it up the wall until it contacts the crotch firmly.
- Mark the wall at that point (the upper side of the book).
- Measure the distance between the floor and that mark in the wall.
How to measure the overall height?
- Place the book flat on the head.
- Mark where the bottom of the book touches the wall.
- Measure the distance between the floor and that mark in the wall.
Best road bikes for kids in 2021
Age 6+
Frog Road 58 Tour de France kids road bike
“58” means this bike fits youngsters with a 58 cm / 23-inch (or longer) inside leg measurement. Frog size their bikes by inside leg measurement. Hence the Frog Road 58 is recommended for children with a minimum inside leg measurement of 58 cm (23 inches).
Specifications
- Lightweight aluminum alloy frame (14-inch seat tube) and fork.
- High-quality Microshift brake/gear shifters
- Quick-release (no need to carry a spanner to change a tube) 20-inch aluminum wheels.
- The Prowheel alloy cranks are a child-friendly short (114mm) length with 34t chainring.
- Child-friendly 32cm-wide short-drop alloy handlebars. “Short drop” means a shorter distance between the bar tops and the drops than you’d find with adult drop bars to make it easier for the young rider to switch hand position.
- Kenda 24 x 1 1/8 inch road tires
- Minimum recommended child height: 122 cm (4 feet).
- Minimum recommended inside leg measurement to the floor: 58 cm (23 in).
- Approximate age range: from 6/7 to 9/10 years old.
- Manufacturer’s claimed weight: 8.2 kg.
Price (UK)
£515.00
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Age 8+
ISLABIKES Luath 24
Specifications
- A lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive handling
- Disc brakes with easy reach levers for reliable braking in all conditions
- Versatile frame features discreet mudguard and rack mounts with clearance for wide tires
- Short-reach shallow drop bars for perfect control – ideal for your kid’s small hands
- 1x lightweight proportional chainset with a wide-ratio cassette
- Designed with 24-inch (600C) wheels for riders with a 59 cm (23.23-inch) inside leg upwards
Price (UK)
£799.99
Delivery
ISLABIKES Luath 24 will be available to order in May 2021.
- For UK orders: allow 5 working days, free of charge.
- For European orders: allow 15 working days. For all non-UK orders, the delivery charge is dependant on the region.
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Frog Road 67 Tour de France kids road bike
“67” means this bike fits youngsters with a 67 cm / 26.4-inch (or longer) inside leg measurement. Frog size their bikes by inside leg measurement. Hence the Frog Road 67 is recommended for children with a minimum inside leg measurement of 67 cm (26.4 inches).
Specifications
- Lightweight aluminum alloy frame (14-inch seat tube) and fork.
- High-quality Microshift brake/gear shifters
- Quick-release (no need to carry a spanner to change a tube) 24-inch aluminum wheels.
- The Prowheel alloy cranks are a child-friendly short (127mm) length with 34t chainring.
- Child-friendly 34cm-wide short-drop alloy handlebars. “Short drop” means a shorter distance between the bar tops and the drops than you’d find with adult drop bars to make it easier for the young rider to switch hand position.
- Kenda 24 x 1 1/8 inch road tires
- Minimum recommended inside leg measurement to the floor: 67 cm (26.4 in).
- Approximate age range: from 8 to 12 years old.
- Manufacturer’s claimed weight: 8.8 kg.
Price (UK)
£520.00
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Worx JA-24
Worx JA-24 is a road bike for 8-10 years old kids. Its handlebars have a profile with low offset and low drop, designed specifically for children’s hands.
Specifications
- Frame – Worx Hydroformed Profiled Aluminum 6061 Triple Butted
- Fork – Worx Tapered Aero Section Blades Aluminum
- Headset – FSA N09m/cup /-cx
- Rear Mech – Microshift R9
- Derailleur Hanger – Worx 7075
- Brake/Shift Levers – Microshift Short Reach 9-speed
- Brakes – Tektro Oryx Canti
- Cassette – 11/32
- Wheelset – Worx Wrt 24ra
- Tires – Kenda Road Tyre Fitted (Maxxis Cx 5 Also Available As An Optional Extra £50 /pair)
- Crank – Worx 140mm
- Chainrings – 36t Fitted (34t Available)
- Bottom Bracket – FSA
- Cockpit – Worx 340mm Short Drop Handlebars
- Saddle – Worx
- Pedals – Wellgo
- Tiptoe Standover Height (Minimum Height) – 60 cm (23.6 in)
- Color – Gloss Black & Blue
- Weight – 8.5 kg
Price (UK)
£595.00
Age 9+
Giant TCR Espoir 24
With drop handlebars that are shaped specifically for smaller bodies, along with specially sized 24-inch wheels, the TCR Espoir 24 is the perfect first road bike for young riders. The lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame is designed with a low stand-over height that’s ideal for riders up to 150 cm (4′ 11”) tall. The short-reach handlebars are made to fit smaller hands.
Specifications
- Colors: Gunmetal Black
- Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
- Fork: alloy
- Handlebar: 360mm width, 124mm drop, alloy, 25.4
- Stem: Giant Sport
- Seatpost: Alloy, 27.20
- Saddle: Giant Grow Technology
- Pedals: Alloy with strap
- Shifters: microSHIFT SB-R582
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris
- Brakes: Lee Chi RC-459
- Brake Levers: microSHIFT SB-R582
- Cassette: Shimano CS-HG41, 11×32
- Chain: KMC Z83
- Crankset: Prowheel Ounce-421C, 34/48, 140mm
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge
- Rims: Giant alloy, double wall
- Hubs: Alloy, F/R 20/28h
- Spokes: 14g
- Tires: Kenda K191, 24×1″
ISLABIKES Luath 26
Specifications
- A lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive handling
- Disc brakes with easy reach levers for reliable braking in all conditions
- Versatile frame features discreet mudguard and rack mounts with clearance for wide tires
- Short-reach shallow drop bars for perfect control – ideal for your kid’s small hands
- 1x lightweight proportional chainset with a wide-ratio cassette
- Designed with 26-inch (650C) wheels for riders with a 65 cm (25.6-inch) inside leg upwards
Price (UK)
£799.99
Delivery
- For UK orders: allow 5 working days, free of charge.
- For European orders: allow 15 working days. For all non-UK orders, the delivery charge is dependant on the region.
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Age 10+
Worx JA-26
Worx JA-26 is a road bike for 10-12 years old kids. Its handlebars have a profile with low offset and low drop, designed specifically for children’s hands.
Specifications
- Frame – Worx Hydroformed Profiled Aluminum 6061 Triple Butted
- Fork – Worx Tapered Aerosection Blades Aluminum
- Headset – FSA N09m/cup /-cx
- Rear Mech – Microshift R9
- Derailleur Hanger – Worx 7075
- Front Mech – N/a
- Brake/Shift Levers – Microshift Short Reach 9-speed
- Brakes – Tektro Oryx Canti
- Cassette – 11/32
- Wheelset – Worx Wrt 26ra
- Tires – Kenda Foldable Road Tyre (Schwable Cx Pro Also Available As Optional Extra £50/pair)
- Cranks – Worx 150mm
- Chainrings – 36t Fitted (34t Available)
- Bottom Bracket – FSA
- Cockpit – Worx 340mm Short Drop Handlebars
- Saddle – Worx
- Pedals – Wellgo
- Tiptoe Standover Height (Minimum Height) – 66 cm (26 in)
- Color – Gloss Black & Blue
- Weight – 8.7 kg
Price (UK)
£650.00
Age 11+
ISLABIKES Luath 700 (small)
Specifications
- A lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive handling
- Disc brakes with easy reach levers for reliable braking in all conditions
- Versatile frame features discreet mudguard and rack mounts with clearance for wide tires
- Short-reach shallow drop bars for perfect control – ideal for your kid’s small hands
- 1x lightweight proportional chainset with a wide-ratio cassette
- Designed with 28-inch (700C) wheels for riders with a 69 cm (27.2-inch) inside leg upwards
Price (UK)
£899.99
Delivery
Luath 700 Small will be available to order on 21 June 2021.
- For UK orders: allow 5 working days, free of charge.
- For European orders: allow 15 working days. For all non-UK orders, the delivery charge is dependant on the region.
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Age 12+
Worx JA700
Worx JA700 is a road bike for 12-14 years old kids. Its handlebars have a profile with low offset and low drop, designed specifically for children’s hands.
One of the key benefits of the JA700 is that it enables slightly older youth riders who are just entering the sport to feel both cross and road racing, without purchasing two bikes.
Specifications
- Frame – Worx Hydroformed Profiled Aluminum 6061 Triple Butted
- Fork – Worx Tapered Steering Tube And Aerosection Blades Aluminum
- Headset – FSA Orbit C40 -cx
- Rear Mech – Microshift R9
- Derailleur Hanger – Worx 7075
- Front Mech – Microshift R9
- Brake/Shift Levers – Microshift R9 Short Reach
- Brakes – Tektro Oryx Canti
- Cassette – 11/32
- Wheelset – Worx Wrt 700ra
- Tires – Continental Grand Sport Ultra Light (Continental Cyclox-king Also Available As Optional Extra £50/pair)
- Cranks – Worx 155mm
- Chainrings – 46t/34t
- Bottom Bracket – FSA
- Cockpit – Worx 360 mm Short Drop Handlebar
- Saddle – Worx
- Pedals – Wellgo
- Tiptoe Standover Height (Minimum Height) – 71cm (28 in)
- Color – Gloss Black & Blue
- Weight – 8.8kg
Price (UK)
£695.00
Worx JA700 PRO
Worx JA700 PRO is a road bike for 12-14 years old kids. Its handlebars have a profile with low offset and low drop, designed specifically for children’s hands.
One of the key benefits of the JA700 PRO is that it enables slightly older youth riders who are just entering the sport to feel both cross and road racing, without purchasing two bikes.
The JA700 PRO features a carbon fork (stiffer and lighter) as standard and a faster wheelset is available as an extra-cost option.
Specifications
- Frame – Worx Hydroformed Profiled Aluminum 6061 Triple Butted
- Fork – Full Carbon Worx Tapered Steering Tube And Aerosection Blades
- Headset – FSA Orbit C40 -cx
- Rear Mech – Microshift R9
- Derailleur Hanger – Worx 7075
- Front Mech – Microshift R9
- Brake/Shift Levers – Microshift R9 Short Reach
- Brakes – Tektro Oryx Canti
- Cassette – 11/32
- Wheelset – Worx Wrt 700ra
- Tires – Continental Grand Sport Ultra Light (Continental Cyclox-king Also Available As Optional Extra £50/pair)
- Cranks – Worx 155mm
- Chainrings – 46t/34t
- Bottom Bracket – FSA
- Cockpit – Worx 360mm Short Drop Handlebar
- Saddle – Worx
- Pedals – Wellgo
- Tiptoe Standover Height (Minimum Height) – 71 cm (28 in)
- Color – Gloss Black & Blue
- Weight – 8.6 kg
Price (UK)
£845.00
Age 13+
ISLABIKES Luath 700 (large)
Specifications
- A lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive handling
- Disc brakes with easy reach levers for reliable braking in all conditions
- Versatile frame features discreet mudguard and rack mounts with clearance for wide tires
- Short-reach shallow drop bars for perfect control – ideal for your kid’s small hands
- 1x lightweight proportional chainset with a wide-ratio cassette
- Designed with 28-inch (700C) wheels for riders with a 76 cm (30-inch) inside leg upwards
Price (UK)
£899.99
Delivery
Luath 700 Large will be available to order on 21 June 2021.
- For UK orders: allow 5 working days, free of charge.
- For European orders: allow 15 working days. For all non-UK orders, the delivery charge is dependant on the region.
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