Confident 5 to 8 year olds, about 114 to 132 cm tall, who are moving up from a smaller bike and ready to learn gears.
The Neo+ 20 6s is made for kids who ride confidently and are ready for the next challenge. Shimano 6-speed gears let them tackle hills and longer rides and give them more control over their speed. The Gen 3 alloy frame has a lowered bottom bracket for a lower centre of gravity and a low standover height, so a child can easily reach the ground when they need to.
Braking is by alloy linear pull brakes worked by short reach alloy levers sized for small hands. Wider multi-terrain tyres, a Neo youth saddle, child-specific grips and a kickstand round it out. This one is finished in Chrome Purple.
Shimano 6-speed gears
A Shimano Revoshift 6-speed shifter, TX-35 rear derailleur and 14 to 28 tooth freewheel give kids the range for hills and longer rides.
Low, stable Gen 3 frame
A lowered bottom bracket lowers the centre of gravity, and the low standover height makes it easy to put a foot down.
Brakes sized for small hands
Alloy linear pull brakes are worked by short reach alloy levers made for kids.
Comfort and a kickstand
Wider multi-terrain 20 x 1.95 inch tyres, a Neo youth saddle, child-specific grips and a kickstand.
Frame, fit and cockpit
Drivetrain, brakes and wheels
Great for
Maybe not for
Neo recommends this 20 inch size for ages 5 to 8 and heights of 114 to 132 cm, and suggests a test ride and proper bike fit to check the size. The 22.2 mm alloy seatpost has a quick release clamp, so the saddle height is easy to adjust as your child grows.
Practise the gears on flat ground first
Show your child how to change gear while pedalling, one click at a time, and to ease off the pedals during the change. Before each ride, check both brake levers pull firmly and the chain is running smoothly.
