Best Mountain Bikes for Kids 5-8 Years Old

Prevelo Zulu Three

If you’re looking for high-performance mountain bike features on a 20-inch wheel size package, the Zulu Three is a great option. Each component is the real deal and has been carefully chosen to provide the best performance and fit for young riders ready to tear up the trails. Firstly, low and narrow Prevelo geometry keeps the rider low, balanced, and in control. Secondly, Tektro front and rear hydraulic disc brakes make speed control and stopping easy. Thirdly, the specially designed Shimano ZEE 10-speed drivetrain and derailleur. Importantly, this amazing component features a clutch that can be turned on with the flip of a switch to eliminate derailleur bounce over hard terrain and reduce chain drops. This bike is one of the best mountain bikes for kids 5-8 years old!

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Cleary Owl 20 3-Speed

Watch your kid’s confidence and coordination improve as they master gears with the Cleary Bikes Owl 20in 3 Speed Kids’ Bike. Cleary designs bikes that have lots of features to love. First, the Owl frame and fork are lightweight and built to withstand anything your kid can dish out. Second, the geometry is optimized to ideally respond to steering inputs while remaining stable. Third, there are only three gears, so it isn’t overwhelming. The Cleary Bikes Owl best fits young adventurers with an inseam measurement between 19 and 23in. In conclusion, the lightweight construction and reliable components create a bike that’s ready to guide your little shredder around the neighborhood and on the trails.

Above all, Cleary designs bikes for kids of every size and ability to ride safely and comfortably. Note: steel is strong and tough. Cleary bikes have no rider weight limit and are able to survive anything your kids can dish out. This bike is also available in a 3-speed model.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Co-op Cycles REV 20 6-Speed Plus Kids’ Bike

Keeping it light, simple, and stable, the Co-op Cycles REV 20 6-speed bike has plus-size tires and disc brakes to give kids the traction, stopping power, and confidence to learn the joys of singletrack. The 6061 aluminum frame is light, strong, and easy to manage. The 6-speed drivetrain is controlled with a single, intuitively easy-to-use Shimano Revo twist shifter; a flick of the wrist changes gears for easy pedaling. Mechanical disc brakes provide quick response and sure-stopping power. Extra-wide, 2.6 in. all-terrain tires soften the little bumps and stick to the trail for a smooth, stable ride.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Trailcraft Blue Sky 20 kids mountain bike

The Blue Sky 20 is a 20″ bike from Trailcraft has super light components.  This bike includes a  TC30 carbon fiber suspension fork, Superlight wheels, and alloy spindle direct mount cranks. The Blue Sky 20 is one of the only in the category which takes a water bottle. This is a fun, playful bike for all types of mountain bike riding.  Race it, take it to parks, or just have an awesome bike to trail ride with your family.  Next-level big-kid performance is achieved with high-quality top-shelf level components and category-leading bike weights. The Blue Sky is one of the lightest 20-inch mountain bikes for kids.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Woom OFF 4

The Woom OFF 4 gives children aged six years and older a super light and durable mountain bike for their first go on the pump track and easy cruising through forests and fields. The kink in the top tube makes it easy to get on and off quickly in any situation, thereby giving kids greater safety out and about on the trails. The perfect introduction to mountain biking. The Woom OFF 4 has 9 speeds easily accessed with a SRAM trigger shifter. This bike only weighs 17 pounds! The Woom OFF 4 is a great fit for kids 6 – 8 years old who are 46″ – 51″ inches tall.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Specialized Jett 20in Bike – Kids’

Designed around adjustability to grow with our little ones, we know our kiddos will be all over their Jett 20in Bike for multiple summers of pedaling around the lake and skidding around the driveway. Specialized designed this version of the Jett for children ranging from 7 to 10 years of age, and with adjustable handlebar reach, seat-post length, and crankarm length, it just might last your aspiring cyclist all three of those years. Every component on this bike from the saddle, to the short-reach brake levers, and narrow-diameter grips were developed using information from the Retül research group to perfectly function with smaller bodies, limbs, and hands. This all-arounder features a lightweight component set designed to enhance the maneuverability of the bike for lighter kids. The nylon pedals are included and they have reflectors for improved safety around town.

Buy this kids’ full suspension bike from:

Cannondale Trail 20

When your kid is ready to take to the trails for off-road adventures, the Cannondale Trail 20 might be the bike for them. This kids’ mountain bike features a lightweight aluminum alloy frame and smooth suspension fork. Additionally, the handlebar, grips, brake levers, saddle and cranks are designed to fit young riders.  Importantly, Cannondale designed the Trail 20 with a lower range gear ratio to make it easier to start pedaling and climb hills.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Rossignol Mandate Jr 20

We all dreamed of having a full-suspension bike when we were kids! With the Mandate JR 20″ dreams come true. The first bike to shred the trails. With its 80 mm of travel and a Sr Suntour air fork and shock, it make it the ideal companion for young shredders. The 20X2.35 Maxxis tires and 2-piston brakes helps to keep things under control.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from:

Spawn Yama Jama 20

The Yama Jama 20″ raises the bar for kids’ trail bikes. The 6061-T6 alloy frame includes an internal routing option for dropper posts. The Brood Bike Co. Eldorado fork provides 80mm of plush, nearly stiction-free travel. The drivetrain utilizes a SRAM GX derailleur and shifter combo and an 11-36T 10 speed SRAM cassette. Stopping is handled by powerful Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes. The Yama Jama uses Brood Bike Co. tubeless-ready rims with a wide profile and tops it off with the amazing Brood Maxtion foldable, tubeless-ready tire.

Buy this kids’ mountain bike from: