San Antonio Cycling Club Travel Journal

We all know that shopping for kids’ bicycles can be stressful. Kids’ bicycles tend to be sized oddly, and the brand names are different than those in the adult industry. And then there are the more delicate inquiries, Are coaster brakes safe or unsafe? How much should one anticipate to invest in getting a quality kids’ bicycle?

When deciding on a bicycle for a younger person, the most crucial thing to guarantee is that the child looks and feels relaxed on the bike and that they think the bike is awesome. Don’t get your kid a bike that they blatantly do not like the appearance of, and hope they will change their thoughts as soon as you get them back home.

Top Bikes for Kids in San Antonio

 

Early Rider Lite Wood Balance Bike

The Early Rider Lite Wood Balance Bike was designed by a concerned father so his child would have the best possible bike and riding experience.

The frame and handlebars of this durable child’s bike are constructed from marine grade birch plywood that is FSC approved. This material makes the bike to be super light and easy to handle for the young person who will venture out into the world on it. The wooden parts are connected with metal nuts and bolts. The weight of the rider can be up to 125 pounds. The recommended age of the rider is from 18 months to 42 months old. The minimum seat height is 11.6”. This child’s bike has a 14” pneumatic front tire and a 12” pneumatic rear tire. Both are extra wide to help your child keep their balance. The steering on the bike can be set at unrestricted or restricted for beginners. The handgrips are made of soft polymer foam and the seat is cushioned with a faux leather cover. The frame is clear coated with flames on the cross member. The Early Rider Lite Wood Balance Bike is designed to help a child explore their motor skills while not endangering them. For this reason, this is a pedal-free bike that can only go as fast as a child can push it with their feet unless they are on a hill.

 

WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer

When you hook up the WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer to your bike, you and your child can ride in tandem to explore their new world.

This can assist a parent in helping their child to learn how to ride a bike and keep their balance. It can also be used to help both of you to negotiate busy roads with no worry that your child would pull out into traffic at an inappropriate time. The new hitch design is on a swivel so it will follow the lead bike just like a trailer and not a fixed structure. This is safer for both riders. To help protect your child just in case it is raining or there are puddles on the road, there is a splash guard mounted on the lower portion of the bike to deflect any possible moisture or mud that would have been released from the front bike’s rear tire. This WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike has a 20” rear wheel and is equipped with folding handlebars that are secure during the ride but can be easily folded up for storage. The seat is cushioned so the child can concentrate on their ride. When they feel like it the child can pedal the bike or just coast along for a free ride. This trailer bike has no brakes so safety is not an issue. This bike also has a safety flag to help others on the road to notice your child is behind you. The trailer bike is compatible with riders up to 75 pounds.

 

Diamondback Cobra Kids Mountain Bike

With the Diamondback Cobra Kids, Mountain Bike for your young man will have the right accessory to explore his world.

This bike is made with a heavy-duty steel mountain bike frame with a 1.6-inch zoom travel suspension in the front heavy-duty steel forks for extra shock-absorbing action and control. The rear of the frame is rigid. The drive mechanism of this mountain bike has a 5.5” one-piece crank with 40 teeth with Avenir youth Resin ½” pedals. The bottom bracket is a loose ball bearing assembly. The chain is made by KMC that is attached to a rear derailleur made by Shimano TZ-20. The rear hub is a 36 hole freewheel with six speeds. The rims are 20” alloy with 36 holes that have ½ ounce spokes in them. The tires mounted on both the front and back are 20 x 2 Jr ATB knobby with a smooth center ridge. The handlebars are made out of heavy-duty steel in the style of Jr riser. The grips are made of soft PVC. The braking system consists of alloy linear-pull brakes on both the front and back. The levers are mounted on the handlebars and are alloy linear-pull style. The shifter is a grip style Sunray 6 speed twist on the right grip. As you young man grows, 24” wheels can be mounted on this mountain bike frame.

 

Takara Blacktop Kids Fixie Singlespeed Bike

The features of the Takara Blacktop Kids Fixie Singlespeed Bike are very simple but effective for your child to enjoy. This all begins with a steel frame and a set of front forks.

The frame is welded together using Tig welding the joints in a horizontal drop out. The front forks are 1 inch threaded and are also Tig welded. The wheels are made of a lightweight alloy. The rims are 24” which is suggested for younger riders. The tires mounted on these wheels are yellow Kendas. The rims have 32 stainless steel spokes each. The hubs are Joytech alloy with a 16 tooth freewheel flip flop fixed gear bolt-on in the rear. The crank is a 3 piece, 44 tooth assemble that is 6.7 inches in diameter. The handlebars are made of steel and have a width of 16.7”. The brake levers are mounted near the ends of the handlebars and are connected to the side pull brakes that are mounted on both the front and back wheels and connected by steel cables. The overall weight of the Takara Blacktop 24 inch single speed Fixie road bike is only 29 lbs. The seat also has a steel riser so it can be adjusted up as your child grows older. The bright red frame complements the yellow tires that will help your child stand out on the road so they can be easily seen by other travelers.

 

Schwinn High Timber Boys Mountain Bike

If you are looking for a kids mountain bike with 24-inch wheels, the selection is somewhat limited.

One option is the Schwinn High Timber mountain bike for kids, with 24-inch wheels. This Schwinn 24-inch mountain bike comes with a steel frame with sloping top tube geometry (which gives a little extra standover room). Other than the steel frame, this Schwinn 24” mountain bike also comes with Suntour suspension fork, which could be useful for smoothing out bumpy trails. This Schwinn mountain bike for boys has 21 speeds (3 rings on the crank, 7 gears on the rear wheel) and these speeds can be changed to help with varying terrain, with the SRAM grip shifters and Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur. Other salient features of this bike include linear-pull brakes, alloy cranks and light-weight rims on the wheels. The bike is available online and arrives mostly assembled, requiring some simple assembly. Several reviewers have said that this bike can be put together quickly and that the manual is user-friendly. Most people who have reviewed this bike find it useful, handy and comfortable. Overall, they are satisfied with the look of the bike as well as its performance.

 

Trek Jet 20

Here are a few things really impressed me about the Trek Jet 20 bike: I knew that Trek has a good reputation as a “bike store bike”. And it’s not just reputation — if you just look at the bike in person, you can tell the difference in quality versus those department store bikes.

Also, most good bike stores will help ensure the right fit for your child and also provide the first maintenance included in the price (department stores charge extra if they are even able to do that maintenance). The Trek Jet bikes are made of a lighter aluminum, so a little easier for my son to pick up and handle. The Trek Jet S bikes (and girls’ Trek Mystic S) are made of steel, and still nice bikes – but a little heavier. The Trek Jet 20 has a lower standover height than many other 20 inch BMX-style bikes and has a padded top tube and pads on the handlebars. The low stand-over height makes it much easier for my son getting on and off of the bike. It’s kind of nice that the Jet has a hand-activated rear brake in addition to a rear coaster brake (push the pedals back to brake) just in case the chain was to come off (hasn’t happened yet). The fenders are also a plus, as my son likes to ride through puddles! Update: my son insists that I now add that he also likes riding in snow!. Plus, the bike looks cool, and my son loves it. One thing to note is that this bike seems to be geared a bit easier than many other 20 inch bikes, with a 32 tooth crank (connected to the pedals) and a 19 tooth cog (on the rear wheel). This gearing has definitely made it easier for my son to climb hills, yet is a bit slower on flat ground. Overall, I think it is good gearing for a young child who is still not great at climbing hills. The verdict: We’ve had the bike for around eight months now, and the Trek Jet 20 is a great bike for kids. The Trek Jet is especially good for a younger child who is ready for his first bike with 20-inch wheels.

Strider – 12 Sport Balance Bike

Encourage your child to ride with a Strider Bike. When learning to ride, a child must be allowed to experience the feel of leaning and how steering affects the balance of the bike.

When a child learns to ride without leaning, such as on a tricycle or bike with training wheels, they aren’t really learning to ride at all. With the help of a balance bike, the child can learn how to balance and ride a bike in the simplest way. The seat and handlebar heights adjust to accommodate ages 18 months to 5 years or a 12– 20 in. inseam (no tools required). The adjustable 12 Sport is perfect for future upgrades like a foot brake or heavy-duty tires. Weighing in at only 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.), the 12 Sport push bike makes it easy for your boy or girl to ride and stride. Mini-grips mean your child’s little mitts can easily take control. This bike gives you the biggest bang for your buck! Boring specs aside, this is the bike that introduces kids to the freedom, power, and responsibility of riding. Now they have the power to keep up with you when you’re out and about, experiencing amazing freedom.

Huffy Kids Hardtail Mountain Bike for Boys

Only from Huffy! The 20-inch Huffy summit Ridge has 6 speeds and an aggressive design that looks fierce in Metallic Cyan blue gloss. Backed by our limited lifetime (see owner’s manual for details), The hi-ten steel hardtail frame provides solid performance and efficiently transfers pedal power for strong acceleration on straight surfaces and uphill climbs.

Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions; our product manual guides you through every step. This 20-inch model is ideal for ages 5-9 and a rider height of 44-56 inches; An alloy quick release enables easy seat height adjustment. The ATB saddle, with premium padding, has stitched sides for lasting comfort. The front suspension on the summit Ridge handles uneven terrain with ease. The kilo 1200 fork, in rich black gloss, absorbs any bumps and dips encountered on your path for a smoother-feeling ride. The indexed SHIMANO TZ-31 rear derailleur combines with the micro-shift twist shifter to deliver 6 speeds on-demand for uphill climbing, downhill riding, or pure acceleration. The removable rear derailleur guard protects the gears from any unintentional damage. The 20″ X 1. 95″ Tab tires provide good traction in wet and dry conditions – on dirt, gravel, or even pavement. Lightweight alloy wheels in matte Black blend well with the overall design. Front and rear steel linear pull handbrakes provide consistent, dependable stopping action on demand. The slight-rise handlebar enables upright riding to minimize back and shoulder strain. Crayton grips remain comfortable to the touch, On short and long rides. The ATB-type resin pedals on the 3-piece Kilo steel crank have a good, responsive feel. Kickstand included. Make the right choice With summit Ridge.

RoyalBaby Freestyle Kid’s Bike

RoyalBaby Freestyle Kid’s Bike for Boys and Girls, 12 14 16 inches with Training Wheels, 16 18 20 inches with Kickstand, Multiple Colors. RoyalBaby, experts in kids bicycles. Cycling is a great way to explore and stay healthy. RoyalBaby concentrates strictly on kids’ bicycles.

This focus helps push innovation in kids’ bike design leading to a better product for young riders. Freestyle kid’s bike easy to assemble, strong packaging to ensure safe delivery. 95% of the bike has been assembled, except the training wheels or kickstand, handlebar, front/rear reflector, saddle, and pedals. The packaging includes all the necessary tools to finish the assembly. The bike can be put together very quickly and easily. Safe and stable training wheel for the early rider. Adjustable bicycle seat suitable for children of different heights extends the service life of the bike. Perfect for the kid’s gift, children will love it very much!

Schwinn Jasmine Girl’s Bike with Training Wheels

Schwinn Smart Start steel kids frame with rigid fork features kid-specific design for easier pedaling and handling.

Rear coaster brake and a front hand brake for intuitive stopping. Tool-free adjustable seat post allows for leg extension, grows with the child as the saddle is raised. Training wheels, basket, and fenders included. 16-inch wheel fits riders age 3 – 5, or 38 to 48 inches tall. It comes with a limited lifetime for as long as you own the bike.