Best Bikes for Teenagers
Best Bikes for Teenagers
Having a bike is great way to give teenagers a sense of freedom. It’s a great way for teenagers to get some exercise, meet up with friends and get into a new sport. We sell a lot of bikes to teenagers (or their parents) and below we have rounded up some of the best bikes for teenagers. They are mainly mountain bikes as these tend to be the most popular option for teenagers.
Trek Marlin 4 - £500
Trek claim the Marlin is the best selling mountain bike in the world and with the number we get through we can believe it. They are especially popular with teenagers as they look fantastic and give them mountain bike styling on a bike that can also be used for getting to school. The bigger bikes (medium size and up) use a 29” wheel while the smaller sizes come with a 27.5” wheel. It is also worth knowing that the smallest bikes come with a curved top tube similar to the ones on the women’s version of the bike. The Marlin 4 is the base model in the range and comes with simple gearing and mechanical disc brakes.
Trek Marlin 5 - £600
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The Marlin 5 is the second bike in the Marlin range. It comes with upgraded hydraulic disc brakes, better gears and a better fork. If your teenager is going to be using the bike for mountain biking then it is definitely worth stretching to this model if you can as they’ll have a much easier time, and the bike will last longer. The Marlin 5 is also available in an XXSmall size with 26” wheels which will fit riders down to 4’ 4” tall.
Specialized Rockhopper Sport- £600
If the Trek Marlin is the best selling mountain bike in the world then the Specialized Rockhopper can’t be far behind. Like the Trek the Specialized comes with 27.5” wheels on the smaller bikes and 29” wheels on the bigger bikes. Unlike the Trek they all come with the same frame design. However, Specialized do ship the small and xsmall bikes with a women’s saddle fitted. For 2024 there is no base model Rockhopper, so the base model is the Sport which comes with hydraulic brakes, like the Trek Marlin 5.
Orbea Onna 50 - from £459
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If you are after a bargain we've got a few of the 2023 Orbea Onna 50 left in stock. These come with a similar level of kit as the Trek Marlin 5 and Specialized Rockhopper Sport but is £140 cheaper. You get a lightweight aluminium frame, reliable Shimano gearing and hydraulic disc brakes.
Cannondale Trail 26 - £420
The Cannondale Trail 26 is a great option for younger teenagers. It is recommended for kids rom 9 to 13 years old or 132 to 142cm tall. As the name suggests it’s built around a 26” wheel and comes fitted with a suspension fork, 8 speed gearing and mechanical disc brakes.
Trek FX 1 - £375
Not all teenagers will want a mountain bike. A hybrid bike like the Trek FX 1 is a good alternative. With skinnier tyres and a lighter weight frame these bikes are quicker on the road but can still handle cycle paths and tracks. If you have a teenager who needs to ride to school, or to their Saturday job, this will be quicker than a mountain bike and take less effort.
