Product Price Wheel Size (inches) Weight (pounds) Seat Height (inches) Handlebar Height (inches) Brake Type Gear Number Max Load Capacity (pounds)
Priority Bicycles Start 20
US
£299.07 20 in 19.5 lbs 20.5-27 in Dual Hand V-Brakes 3

The Priority Start 20 is a 20-inch kids bike with a low-maintenance Gates belt drive, a 3-speed Shimano internal hub, puncture-resistant tires and dual hand V-brakes. It targets 6-11 year olds, prioritizes durability and simplicity for varied terrain, and weighs about 19.5 lbs making it easy for kids to handle. The bike suits families wanting a reliable, grease-free kids bike with adult-grade components scaled down for children.

★ Ideal for

Because it uses a silent Gates belt drive and V-brakes (no noisy chain slap or coaster brake), plus a lightweight 19.5 lbs frame, the Start 20 is particularly quiet for noise-sensitive riders.

Scott Scale 20
US
£448.98 20 in 10.6 kg 509.9 mm Rim brake (Lee-Chi TX-119L) 7

The Scott Scale 20 is a lightweight, race-inspired 20-inch kids' hardtail with a 40mm SR Suntour junior fork, 7-speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain, and rim brakes. It suits young riders ~115 cm and up who want a responsive, easy-to-handle bike for cross-country and trail riding.

★ Ideal for

Suitable for a child with noise sensitivity because it uses rim brakes and a simple 7-speed drivetrain with Kenda tires and a 10.6 kg weight, reducing rattles and mechanical noise compared with complex drivetrains or disc-brake systems.