Buying guide · 2026
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Best kids bikes in the UK (2026)
Kids bikes should be light enough to lift, with brakes a child can actually pull. Avoid supermarket steel bikes that weigh more than the rider — Marin and Mondraker kids lines in our shop focus on proper geometry and components sized for young riders.
Wheel size by age (rough guide)
Balance bikes first, then 16" wheels (~4–6), 20" (~5–8), 24" (~7–11), 26" junior (~10+). Inside leg measurement beats age — we measure in store.
Marin kids trail bikes
Bayview Trail and Coast Trail models suit family rides on towpaths and mild trails around Ashby. They use hand brakes and gearing appropriate to small hands.
Mondraker Trick and Play
Mondraker kids MTBs suit young riders progressing to proper trail riding — lighter frames and kid-scale suspension on selected models.
Bikes from our range
These models are in our current catalogue — availability and exact spec vary by size and colour. Enquire or visit us in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to confirm.
Marin
Bayview Trail 24
£349
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Marin
Bayview Trail 20
£399
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Marin
Bayview Trail 24
£499
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Mondraker
Trick 16
£599
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Mondraker
Trick 20
£799
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Marin
Alcatraz Jr 24
£849
Available to view and order through Stretton Bikes.
Why buy from Stretton Bikes?
Stretton Bikes is an independent bike shop in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. We stock Marin, Mondraker and Basso, offer workshop servicing, professional bike fitting, and honest advice for riders across the East Midlands — from trail centres in Derbyshire to road loops in Leicestershire.
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Frequently asked questions
When standover is cramped and arms reach comfortably without overstretching. Growing room matters but an oversized bike is hard to control.
See what we have in stock
Explore Marin, Mondraker, and Basso bikes online — then enquire or visit our Ashby-de-la-Zouch shop for sizing and setup.
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