Shyre Hopton 16" Wheel Kids Hybrid Bike

The first bike with pedals.

For children moving on from a balance bike, and for those starting from scratch. One gear, brakes they can reach, and a frame light enough to manage on their own, so there is as little as possible between them and riding.

At 6.9kg ready to ride, the Hopton 16in is light enough for a child to manage entirely on their own. They can lift it, wheel it about and get going again after a stop. Most 16in bikes on the high street weigh between 9 and 11kg, against a child of around 17kg, and that difference shows in how much they want to ride.

What you get

• Shyre Junior Fit. 127mm cranks, narrow bars and a junior saddle, so the pedal circle and the reach suit a child’s proportions rather than a scaled-down adult’s.
• 6061 aluminium alloy frame and forks. Light in the hand and built for years of everyday riding.
• Single speed. Simple to ride, so they can concentrate on steering, braking and where they are going.
• Alloy V-brakes, front and rear, with short-reach levers. Sized for small hands, so they can stop confidently.
• Quick-release seatpost clamp. Raise the saddle as they grow, no tools needed.
• Multi-terrain tyres. Happy on pavements, parks, towpaths and light trails.

Named after Hopton Woods in south Shropshire, a family favourite for our weekend rides. Forestry England call it the home of mountain biking in Shropshire, and its downhill tracks have been a regional race venue for years.