JOYSTAR 20 Inch Mountain Bike for Kids Ages 7-12 Year Old, Fat Tire Kids Bike Featuring 7-Speed Shimano Drivetrain with 20-Inch Wheels, Kids' Bicycle for Boys Girls
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The 20-inch wheels and 3-inch tires work great for stability and the low pressure enables the bikes to grab every bit of traction while giving you a unique floaty feel on snow, sand, and mud.
This kids bike is fitted with an easy to use Shimano 7-speed drivetrain and twist shifter. Colorful paint will catch the attention of the little hero in your life at first glance.
The Minifat Kids Mountain Bike is a ton of fun to ride and allows your aspiring Youth rider to feel confident on all terrain.
JOYSTAR Contender 20 inch bike is ideal for ages 7+ and a rider height of 46-61 inches; the sleek stylish frame with vibrant colors, the rugged 20-inch tires and full suspension make this single speed bike ready for real riding adventures.
For those of us in snowy climates, fat biking extends the mountain biking season to a year-round activity. It provides good exercise, allows you to explore favorite trails in winter, and is a heck of a lot of fun. And now, more and more bike manufacturers are making fat bikes for kids as well.
There aren’t many small sized kids fat bikes (for good reason–they’re just too heavy), but there are plenty of options in the 20 inch and 24 inch fat bikes (ages 6+). (If you’re not sure what that sizing means, keep reading).
This is a list of my favorite kids fat bikes as well as some plus-sized kids bikes that work well on snow and sand as well. These are bikes that we’ve either personally tested, or that our community has recommended.
Fat bikes are mountain bikes with wide-rimmed wheels and “fat” approximately 4-inch tires. Because the tires are so wide, they can be run with very low air pressure. As a result, they can be ridden on snow or sand.
They can also be ridden like a regular mountain bike on singletrack. Because many kids bikes don’t have suspension, the fat tires can also be nice because they provide a little extra cushioning. That said, if you mostly plan on using the bike for mountain biking, your child will be much better off on a lightweight mountain bike.
While a true “fat bike” has 4″ tires, kids can easily get away with running mid-fat (3″) tires or even plus-sized (2.6″+) tires on snow. Their bikes are smaller and they simply don’t weigh enough to require true fat tires to roll over snow and sand.
Unless you are riding in some deep serious snow (which isn’t something kids generally like to do anyway), you can probably get away with one of the mid-sized or plus-sized bikes listed below.
The bonus to a plus-sized bike is that you can ride it on dirt or trail as well as on snow/sand. (You probably wouldn’t want to do that with a true fat-tire bike). The one caveat to that is that plus-sized bikes are heavier. If you are a serious mountain bike family doing long rides, you might want to choose a fat bike for winter and a regular mountain bike for summer riding.
These bikes are true fat bikes with 4 inch wide tires. They are great for families doing serious riding in the snow.
BikeSize Price1Diamondback El Oso Nino 20″$65029:Zero:7 NX Squall24″$2,1993Mongoose Argus Trail 2424″ $819The Diamondback El Oso Nino is a mini version of the El Oso Grande, so parent and kiddo can be twins. The Nino is a pretty snazzy 20 inch fat bike at a decent price point. The bike is decked out with mechanical disk brakes and Shimano drivetrain.
Price: $650
The 9:Zero:7 NX Squall ain’t cheap but it is fantastic. If your family takes winter fat-biking seriously, this is the bike you want.
To help offset the investment, the bike will also accept smaller tires for summertime riding. The bike comes with a carbon fork, Avid disc brakes, and SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain.
Price (MSRP): $2,199
Generally, we steer people away from Mongoose kids bikes, but the Mongoose Argus Trail 24 is actually pretty decent–especially if you’re just looking for a bike to tool around in the snow now and again. It has an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes, and nice wide 4″ tires.
This is the bike my son has been riding the last two winters, and we’ve been surprisingly happy with it!
Read Our Review: Mongoose Argus
Price: $819.99
Because kids don’t weigh very much, mid-fat (2.8″-3″) tires can work just as well in the snow, and generally weigh a little less than a true fat bike. Plus-sized tires (2.6″+) can also work pretty well, but will be best suited to hard-packed groomers.
BikeWheel SizePrice1Cannondale Trail Plus20″/24″$515 / $5502Trek Roscoe 2020″$4993Vitus 20+/24+20″/24″$449 / $4994Co-Op Cycles REV 20 Plus20″$399The Cannondale Trail Plus comes in both a 20 and 24 inch version. It’s surprisingly light for a plus bike and has a lifetime warranty. Score. The components are solid including Tektro mechanical disc brakes and a Microshift 8-speed drivetrain.
JOYSTAR 20 Inch Mountain Bike for Kids Ages 7-12 Year Old, Fat Tire Kids Bike Featuring 7-Speed Shimano Drivetrain with 20-Inch Wheels, Kids' Bicycle for Boys Girls
The 20-inch wheels and 3-inch tires work great for stability and the low pressure enables the bikes to grab every bit of traction while giving you a unique floaty feel on snow, sand, and mud.
This kids bike is fitted with an easy to use Shimano 7-speed drivetrain and twist shifter. Colorful paint will catch the attention of the little hero in your life at first glance.
The Minifat Kids Mountain Bike is a ton of fun to ride and allows your aspiring Youth rider to feel confident on all terrain.
JOYSTAR Contender 20 inch bike is ideal for ages 7+ and a rider height of 46-61 inches; the sleek stylish frame with vibrant colors, the rugged 20-inch tires and full suspension make this single speed bike ready for real riding adventures.
For those of us in snowy climates, fat biking extends the mountain biking season to a year-round activity. It provides good exercise, allows you to explore favorite trails in winter, and is a heck of a lot of fun. And now, more and more bike manufacturers are making fat bikes for kids as well.
There aren’t many small sized kids fat bikes (for good reason–they’re just too heavy), but there are plenty of options in the 20 inch and 24 inch fat bikes (ages 6+). (If you’re not sure what that sizing means, keep reading).
This is a list of my favorite kids fat bikes as well as some plus-sized kids bikes that work well on snow and sand as well. These are bikes that we’ve either personally tested, or that our community has recommended.
Fat bikes are mountain bikes with wide-rimmed wheels and “fat” approximately 4-inch tires. Because the tires are so wide, they can be run with very low air pressure. As a result, they can be ridden on snow or sand.
They can also be ridden like a regular mountain bike on singletrack. Because many kids bikes don’t have suspension, the fat tires can also be nice because they provide a little extra cushioning. That said, if you mostly plan on using the bike for mountain biking, your child will be much better off on a lightweight mountain bike.
While a true “fat bike” has 4″ tires, kids can easily get away with running mid-fat (3″) tires or even plus-sized (2.6″+) tires on snow. Their bikes are smaller and they simply don’t weigh enough to require true fat tires to roll over snow and sand.
Unless you are riding in some deep serious snow (which isn’t something kids generally like to do anyway), you can probably get away with one of the mid-sized or plus-sized bikes listed below.
The bonus to a plus-sized bike is that you can ride it on dirt or trail as well as on snow/sand. (You probably wouldn’t want to do that with a true fat-tire bike). The one caveat to that is that plus-sized bikes are heavier. If you are a serious mountain bike family doing long rides, you might want to choose a fat bike for winter and a regular mountain bike for summer riding.
These bikes are true fat bikes with 4 inch wide tires. They are great for families doing serious riding in the snow.
BikeSize Price1Diamondback El Oso Nino 20″$65029:Zero:7 NX Squall24″$2,1993Mongoose Argus Trail 2424″ $819The Diamondback El Oso Nino is a mini version of the El Oso Grande, so parent and kiddo can be twins. The Nino is a pretty snazzy 20 inch fat bike at a decent price point. The bike is decked out with mechanical disk brakes and Shimano drivetrain.
Price: $650
The 9:Zero:7 NX Squall ain’t cheap but it is fantastic. If your family takes winter fat-biking seriously, this is the bike you want.
To help offset the investment, the bike will also accept smaller tires for summertime riding. The bike comes with a carbon fork, Avid disc brakes, and SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain.
Price (MSRP): $2,199
Generally, we steer people away from Mongoose kids bikes, but the Mongoose Argus Trail 24 is actually pretty decent–especially if you’re just looking for a bike to tool around in the snow now and again. It has an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes, and nice wide 4″ tires.
This is the bike my son has been riding the last two winters, and we’ve been surprisingly happy with it!
Read Our Review: Mongoose Argus
Price: $819.99
Because kids don’t weigh very much, mid-fat (2.8″-3″) tires can work just as well in the snow, and generally weigh a little less than a true fat bike. Plus-sized tires (2.6″+) can also work pretty well, but will be best suited to hard-packed groomers.
BikeWheel SizePrice1Cannondale Trail Plus20″/24″$515 / $5502Trek Roscoe 2020″$4993Vitus 20+/24+20″/24″$449 / $4994Co-Op Cycles REV 20 Plus20″$399The Cannondale Trail Plus comes in both a 20 and 24 inch version. It’s surprisingly light for a plus bike and has a lifetime warranty. Score. The components are solid including Tektro mechanical disc brakes and a Microshift 8-speed drivetrain.
Tire Size: 2.6″
MSRP: $515/$550
The Trek Roscoe is a mid-fat (2.8″ tire) mountain bike for kids. We like the low standover height, simple 1×8 Shimano drivetrain, and flush-mount rear brake caliper. It can double as both a trail bike in the summer and a snow bike in the winter.
Tire Size: 2.8″
MSRP: $499
Both the Vitus 20+ and the Vitus 24+ are awesome plus-size tire options out of the UK. These bikes provide superior value for the price. Components include Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and 2.6″ Kenda tires.
Tire Size: 2.6″
MSRP: $449/$499
If you’re an REI member with a dividend burning a hole in your pocket, the Co-Op Cycles REV 20 Plus might be a super attractive option. They’ve kept the price low with “off brand” components, but overall it’s a decent little bike for rolling around in the snow.
Tire Size: 2.6″
Price: $399
Check out Diamondback athlete @portermtb‘s little one on an El Oso Nino: go ride and tag us in your pics! pic.twitter.com/BOSyDCiGZj
— Diamondback Bicycles (@Diamondbackbike) December 12, 2015
Because of the wide wheels and big tires, kids fat bikes usually have a weight problem-ha! The weights of many of the bikes on this list are comparable with an adult-sized fat bike, but the riders are usually much, much smaller and lighter.
This causes a definite body weight to bike weight ratio issue. For this reason, I would recommend choosing a bike based on weight first and components/price second.
Assuming you are buying a fat bike for use in snow rather than sand, disc brakes are definitely the way to go. Riding in snow makes for wet riding, and brake pads quickly get saturated.
Of course, there are different levels of quality when it comes to disc brakes. Many of the bikes on this list have either Tektro or Avid brakes–both solid choices.
While it’s always best to measure your child AND compare to the manufacturer’s guidelines before buying a bike (read this article for tips on doing so), here are some very general guidelines for choosing the right sized bike.
Wheel sizeAgeHeightInseam20”6-94’0”-4’5”22-25”55-63 cm24”8-114’5”-4’9”24-28”60-72 cmKeep in mind that the bigger the tires, the more likely the bike is to fit “big.” While my son fits easily on a 26″ mountain bike with regular sized tires, he’s still riding a 24″ fat bike with 4 inch tires.
Generally speaking, the more you pay for a kids fat bike, the higher quality the components will be. Better quality components make for a more enjoyable ride, lighter bike weight, and longer life of the bike. I always urge parents to spend as much as they comfortably can.
The Rascals are a family of three. Kristen (mom), Blair (dad), and Parker (kiddo). We started Rascal Rides when Parker was born and we didn’t want to give up our passion for biking. As we learned, we shared. Over the years, we’ve tested hundreds of kids bikes, helmets, bike trailers, and more.
Kristen is a USA Cycling certified coach and loves to share her passion for biking with other families. Blair is a bike geek, mechanic, and mountain bike junkie. Parker is our resident tester and inspiration.
If you see us out on the trail, make sure to say hi!
Tire Size: 2.6″
MSRP: $515/$550
The Trek Roscoe is a mid-fat (2.8″ tire) mountain bike for kids. We like the low standover height, simple 1×8 Shimano drivetrain, and flush-mount rear brake caliper. It can double as both a trail bike in the summer and a snow bike in the winter.
Tire Size: 2.8″
MSRP: $499
Both the Vitus 20+ and the Vitus 24+ are awesome plus-size tire options out of the UK. These bikes provide superior value for the price. Components include Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and 2.6″ Kenda tires.
Tire Size: 2.6″
MSRP: $449/$499
If you’re an REI member with a dividend burning a hole in your pocket, the Co-Op Cycles REV 20 Plus might be a super attractive option. They’ve kept the price low with “off brand” components, but overall it’s a decent little bike for rolling around in the snow.
Tire Size: 2.6″
Price: $399
Check out Diamondback athlete @portermtb‘s little one on an El Oso Nino: go ride and tag us in your pics! pic.twitter.com/BOSyDCiGZj
— Diamondback Bicycles (@Diamondbackbike) December 12, 2015
Because of the wide wheels and big tires, kids fat bikes usually have a weight problem-ha! The weights of many of the bikes on this list are comparable with an adult-sized fat bike, but the riders are usually much, much smaller and lighter.
This causes a definite body weight to bike weight ratio issue. For this reason, I would recommend choosing a bike based on weight first and components/price second.
Assuming you are buying a fat bike for use in snow rather than sand, disc brakes are definitely the way to go. Riding in snow makes for wet riding, and brake pads quickly get saturated.
Of course, there are different levels of quality when it comes to disc brakes. Many of the bikes on this list have either Tektro or Avid brakes–both solid choices.
While it’s always best to measure your child AND compare to the manufacturer’s guidelines before buying a bike (read this article for tips on doing so), here are some very general guidelines for choosing the right sized bike.
Wheel sizeAgeHeightInseam20”6-94’0”-4’5”22-25”55-63 cm24”8-114’5”-4’9”24-28”60-72 cmKeep in mind that the bigger the tires, the more likely the bike is to fit “big.” While my son fits easily on a 26″ mountain bike with regular sized tires, he’s still riding a 24″ fat bike with 4 inch tires.
Generally speaking, the more you pay for a kids fat bike, the higher quality the components will be. Better quality components make for a more enjoyable ride, lighter bike weight, and longer life of the bike. I always urge parents to spend as much as they comfortably can.
The Rascals are a family of three. Kristen (mom), Blair (dad), and Parker (kiddo). We started Rascal Rides when Parker was born and we didn’t want to give up our passion for biking. As we learned, we shared. Over the years, we’ve tested hundreds of kids bikes, helmets, bike trailers, and more.
Kristen is a USA Cycling certified coach and loves to share her passion for biking with other families. Blair is a bike geek, mechanic, and mountain bike junkie. Parker is our resident tester and inspiration.
If you see us out on the trail, make sure to say hi!
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