The Squish 26 Kids Bike is a lightweight, award-winning bike built to give older children confident control, reliable performance, and long-term durability as their riding skills grow. Its triple-butted aluminium frame keeps weight low for easy handling, while child-specific geometry and quality components support safe, efficient riding on roads and trails. Backed by a 10-year extended warranty, it is designed to last through years of use.Key Features and Benefits:Triple-butted aluminium frame construction: The frame uses varying wall thickness to reduce weight without losing strength, which lowers overall bike mass while maintaining durability. This makes the bike easier to control and more stable, helping young riders ride for longer with less fatigue.Incredibly lightweight 9.88kg overall weight: Lightweight components are selected across the bike to minimise effort when pedalling, steering, or lifting. This reduces strain on growing riders and improves balance, resulting in greater confidence on varied terrain.Child-specific frame geometry and crank sizing: The frame shape, crank length, and crank width are scaled for older children to support an efficient pedalling position. This improves power transfer and comfort, leading to smoother riding and better control as distances increase.Shimano 8-speed drivetrain with 32T chainring and 11 32T cassette: The wide gear range allows steady cadence on climbs and controlled speed on descents. This supports consistent riding performance and helps children manage different gradients with less effort. Alloy V-brakes with adjustable reach levers: The brakes deliver predictable stopping power, while the adjustable levers suit smaller hands. This improves braking control and safety, allowing confident speed management in all conditions.10-year extended frame and fork warranty: Long-term warranty coverage reflects the strength and build quality of the bike. This reduces ownership risk and ensures dependable use over multiple years of growth.Reliable control and low weight are central to what this bike delivers. The combination of a carefully engineered frame, efficient drivetrain, and child-focused contact points supports steady progress as rides become longer and more demanding. Each component is chosen to balance durability with ease of use, ensuring the bike remains manageable as skills develop.Choose the Squish 26 Kids Bike to support confident riding, consistent performance, and long-term reliability for growing cyclists who are ready to take on bigger challenges.Sizing: The 26" Squish bike is recommended for children aged 9+, with a minimum inside leg measurement of 67cm for the 13" frame and 70cm for the 15" frame, and a minimum height of 145cm (4'9").