The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike

Keeping it light, simple and stable, the Co-op Cycles REV 20 6-speed bike has plus-size tires and disc brakes to give kids the traction, stopping power and confidence to learn the joys of singletrack.
Imported.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | 6061 aluminum |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Fork | Aluminum |
Crankset | Alloy, 3-piece, 30T |
Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
Shifters | Shimano Tourney RevoShift twist |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Tourney, 14-28T, 6-speed |
Number of Gears | 6 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
Brakes | Tektro mechanical disc |
Rims | Alloy, double-wall |
Front Hub | Joytech, 36h |
Rear Hub | Joytech, 36h |
Wheel Size | 20 inches |
Tires | 20 x 2.6 in. |
Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Aluminum |
Stem | Alloy |
Seat Post | Alloy |
Saddle | Co-op Cycles |
Pedals | Composite platform |
Headset | Semi cartridge |
Chain | KMC |
Weight | 24 lbs. 6 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Kids' |
Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
20 IN | |
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Reach | 305 |
Stack | 423 |
Effective Top Tube | 450 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 255 |
Standover Height | 532 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 71 |
Wheelbase | 863 |
Chainstay | 365 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters or degrees unless otherwise indicated.
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.
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Big bang for your buck (especially during current member sale)! Unapologetically picky, I found this model to look great and offer most of what a youngster needs at this level. THE GOOD: •Aluminum frame and fork •Frame welds and paint…impeccable. Fantastic color •Tires are super beefy, with thick sidewalls so they can be run on lower pressure •Shimano Tourney rear shifter-deralleur, cassette, short stout stem •Tektro Disc Brakes (mechanical) •Cartridge BB and 3 piece crank THE NOT SO GOOD: •Twist Shift (no bueno for little kids…go trigger shifters) •The weight: 24+ lbs All that to say, it’s still a great deal straight out of the box. Will we squeeze a 7 spd cassette with a 34T and trigger shifters? Yes. Do we need the weight of a suspension fork? No, not for this age/weight of rider. If necessary could you go crazy with lighter components to get the weight below 20lbs? Yes. Is it necessary? Nope! Turn the kid loose and watch the smiles!
Great bike, and reasonably priced compared to its competitors. My 7 year old put 70 miles on it her first long weekend, and couldn’t get enough of the single track!
Our very athletic small fry needed a legit bike that had gears and could handle a trail. Enter this aluminum frame 6 gear badass tired bike….we’re all very happy. Suspension would have been icing on the cake but were not interested in spending $500+ right now. Our kiddo is 43 inches tall and the seat lowered enough to fit her. Mike at the CO Springs location assembled and fitted the bike for safe riding. Good purchase
Solid bike. Kid loves it. I was honestly surprised by a few things. The website said this would arrive in 3 days, it arrived in 14. The derailleur and front brake needed adjustment out of the box. This was fine for me but some folks would have needed a bike shop for this. Both are moot points if you are buying this at the store.
I told my son that if he could learn to ride a bike before Labor Day I would buy him a bike. Sunday afternoon I come home to him riding around the block so off to REI we go. He has not gotten off of this bike since then. He loves it!! The only complaint I have is that the paint has rubbed off where the brake cables rub.
Great bike for our 7 year old on the farm. Good balance of price, off road capability, sturdiness and quality.
The bike was perfect for my grandson however I went for your Labor Day sale and I felt a little bit bad that you weren’t honoring the 20% off one item during this particular sale so I guess it is what it is