The dust has settled on the big Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend and now our thoughts turn to the excitement of Christmas, with Santa Claus arriving in just over two weeks.
Many of us will have been on the hunt during the Black Friday weekend for that all-important tradition of Christmas morning - a bike for your children. If you missed out on a good deal, the good news is that I’ve found some Christmas bike deals on all sorts of bikes for kids. Having been in the market for the Christmas bikes for many years now, I've had my fair share of experience in selecting the correct size and type of bike to suit, and as parents we all know it has to be right, to avoid any Christmas morning tantrums.
I've selected some options below that have triggered a fair few emotions for me too, but now couldn't be a better time to snap up the best children's mountain bikes, cyclocross, or balance bikes just in time for Christmas. Gifting the magical journey of cycling to your child is something seriously special, and makes a lifetime of memories. Getting your little shredders the best possible bike for the lowest price makes it even better. These great deals below can be ordered now with most retailers promising 'Just in time for Christmas' deliveries, so best not to wait any longer and snap them up now.
Best US Childrens bike deals
1. Cannondale Trail 20
Cannondale has geared the Trail 20 for kids ready to step up a level. The Trail 20 has an expanded gear range with 7-speed gearing, and a low torque twist shifter, which I think is perfect for for smaller hands. It also has a durable lightweight alloy frame that always helps make the bike easier to handle and more fun to ride. Adding to the fun is a Suntour 40mm fork, helping smooth out the bumps and the 20-inch alloy rims with versatile multi-surface tires will have your little one hitting the trails with ease. If like me you have more than one kid, the discounted Cannondale 20 comes in three color choices of either Electric Blue, Lavender, or Volt and might just help stop the tantrums or bickering.
2. Nukeproof Cub-Scout 24 Race
My seven-year-old is currently eyeing up the Nukeproof Cub-Scout, and with good reason. It features an alloy frame that takes geometry and visuals from Nukeproof’s highly-rated mountain bikes and comes equipped with superb quality kids-sized components. Nukeproof has kitted it out with a Manitou Machete suspension fork and a BOX groupset that includes a wide-ranging 11-42 cassette that will have your kid flying up climbs. After the climbing comes the fun descending and the Nukeproof Scout has powerful Clarks kid-specific hydraulic disc brakes for supreme stopping power. Tubeless Ready Nukeproof Neutron wheels are wrapped Maxxis Minion tires that are some of the best mountain bike tires going.
3. Specialized Jett 16
The roller coaster emotional journey continues with the Specialized Jett, my daughter's first-ever pedal bike, and has lasted her for a good few years, and coped well with the growth spurts. Specialized has specifically designed the Jett to be a perfect child-specific bike and built to withstand the development of young riders, with tweakable features like a longer seatpost and adjustable handlebars. The Jett 16 has an A1 premium butted alloy frame and fork and features internal cable routing, a single-speed drivetrain, V-brakes with tool-less adjustable-reach levers, and tires that work well on the pavement and the dirt.
4. Vitus Energie 24 CX
Cyclocross is the perfect place for your kids to experience the thrill of racing a bike for the first time, as a regular cyclocross mud wearer, there is nothing better (I promise) than standing in a muddy cold field in the middle of December, cheering your kid on. We've had many a cyclocross bike and the Vitus Energie 24 CX bike ticks all the boxes as a perfect lightweight and durable CX bike. The aluminum frameset features a modern CX-race geometry, optimized for pace, stability, and the rigors of a cyclocross race. Equipped with a wide-ranging Microshift R8 drivetrain and powerful Tektro disc brakes, it also rolls upon 24-inch Vitus wheels wrapped in high-grip Kenda Small Block Eight tires.
5. Public Bikes Sprout Balance
The Public Bikes Sprout mini balance bike is designed as a smart way to get kids started on bikes. "Less is more" is Public's design ethos, and by eliminating the pedals and chain, kids can use their natural instincts to balance with their feet and easily scoot around without fear of falling. Unlike traditional balance bikes, the Sprout Mini now features lightweight, airless tires that will never go flat, allowing for use on and off the road without a worry. The Sprout Mini also features a low-entry design and allows for a wide range of seat and handlebar height adjustments to grow with kids starting from age 2.
Best UK Childrens bike deals
1. Vitus 14
The Vitus 14 has a lightweight aluminum frame and fork and is ready for fun, designed and engineered with child-specific geometry. The Vitus 14 is also optimized for agility and control, which gives your kid greater confidence for riding just about anywhere. Built with child-friendly components such as short reach-adjustable brake levers, and smaller diameter handlebar grips to help ensure cycling is a fun experience. The Vitus 14 features a child-friendly single-speed gearing with a light enough action to be used on or off-road, stopping power coming from Tektro V-Brakes giving reliable braking performance and easy operation.
2. Scott Scale 20
The Scott Scale is a good option as a kid's first suspension bike and comes with SR Suntour suspension fork with 40mm of travel. Ideally aimed at 5-8-year-olds, it rolls on Shining V-6NS 20-inch wheels and when combined with SunRace 7 Spd cassette you might be chasing your little one up the big climbs. The Scott Scale weighs in at 10.6kg and the stunning Raw Aluminum finish might put your adult mountain bike to shame, but don't worry I've picked a few best mountain bike deals too, like the Whyte 909 X that also has a similar Raw Aluminum finish for the important matching bike look, and it has a huge £1,500 discount at Leisure Lakes.
3. Vitus Mythique 24
The kids shred hard, sometimes, harder than parents, and the Vitus Mythique 24 is built to be one of the best kids mountain bikes around. This full-suspension mountain bike is designed to be just as capable and confidence-inspiring as its highly-rated adult-sized namesake, the award-winning Vitus Mythique. It comes packed with a high-end spec built around a full suspension alloy chassis with a 120mm travel fork from suspension masters Manitou and an X-Fusion shock with 120mm of travel on the rear. It rolls on 24-inch wheels from WTB and its ST i30 wheels, with really nice looking Vee Flow Snap tan wall tires. Clark's Clout1 hydraulic brakes will give impressive stopping power. It's even got routing for a dropper post, uses a Universal Derailleur Hanger, and proper-sized thru-axles, making it an all-round stunner at a great price.
4. Scott Roxter Walker
This one brings a lump to my throat and pulls the heartstrings as I remember my own children unwrapping their first balance bikes and starting their exciting journey in the world of cycling. The Scott Roxter Walker balance bike is designed for young toddlers and aims to help them develop balance, coordination, and confidence while having fun and learning to ride. The Scott Roxter Walker has a low center of gravity again aimed to help balance and the tough aluminum frame will cope with the inevitable bumps and falls that come with the first days of learning.
5. Vitus Energie 24 CX
If your kid is interested in becoming the next Mathieu van der Poel or Wout van Aert then cyclocross is the place to be, and the perfect proving ground to experience the thrill of racing a bike for the first time. As a habitual mud wearer, there is nothing better than standing in a muddy cold field in the middle of December, cheering your kid on. I've had many cyclocross bikes and the Vitus Energie 24 CX bike covers all the bases as a perfect lightweight and durable CX bike. The aluminum frameset features a modern CX-race geometry, optimized for pace, stability, and the rigors of a cyclocross race. Equipped with a wide-ranging Microshift R8 drivetrain and powerful Tektro disc brakes, it also rolls upon 24-inch Vitus wheels wrapped in high-grip Kenda Small Block Eight tires.
Hopefully these guides can point you in the right direction for a good Christmas Bike deal, and be sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guide 2023, coming soon...
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best Christmas childrens mountain bike deals?
The Bike Perfect team are hunting down the Christmas mountain biking deals from across the internet, and we'll add new deals as we find them. Below are some of the best mountain bike retailers with the best kids bike deals:
US bike deals
Amazon US: Discounts on children's bikes and accessories
Wiggle US: Over 60% off a huge range of kids bikes and cycling kit
Evo: Celebrating their anniversary with massive discounts
Chain Reaction US: Discounts on a huge selection of bikes
Jenson USA: Celebrating 20 years with a huge sale
Mikes Bikes: Savings on kids bikes plus shoes, clothing, helmets, and more
UK bike deals
Amazon UK: Offers on all things cycling
Sigma UK: Big savings bikes, shoes, clothing, helmets, and more
Tredz UK: Up to 50% off bikes, shoes, clothing, helmets, and more
Leisure Lakes UK: Massive discounts on a huge range of bikes and more
Cycle Store UK: Discounts on hundreds of bikes and clothing
Wiggle UK: Offers and big deals on loads of cycling kit
Should I still shop at Wiggle and Chain Reaction?
Yes, we believe so as there are many excellent deals at these two online stores owned by the same parent company. You may have heard the news that Wiggle/Chain Reaction has gone into administration, but the administrators have issued a statement saying that "all operations are running as normal".
