Early Rider

Trail T20SC Complete Bike - Kids'

They'll never want to go back home when they're pedaling the Early Rider Trail T20SC Complete Kids' Bike along ribbons of singletrack winding across the local forest preserve and desolate wilderness areas. If you're not aware, Early Rider creates custom trail bikes for children desiring a confidence-inspiring platform for learning to ride singletrack, especially seeing the alternative is buying a cheap, downright shoddy kids' bike from the big box stores.

This trail-worthy hardtail is designed with a 6061 aluminum frame for high levels of durability, SRAM's 1 x 9 drivetrain for a range of usable gears, a Spinner Grind Air 50-millimeter fork that soaks up rocks and bumps with ease, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes that bring them to a stop instantly. The fork even has a lockout, so your kid can cruise on the road without it bobbing up and down excessively at higher speeds.

20-inch wheels give younger riders plenty of control and nimble turning, but without being too small to roll over rocks and roots on the trail. These 20-inch aluminum wheels are rolling on Maxxis Tires for aggressive grip, which is one area that cheaper kids' bikes are usually lacking. Overall, the Trail T20SC is one of the nicest trail-specific hardtails we've seen on the kids' market, blowing away anything you'll find in a department store and built with high-quality parts that will last for years to come.