Trade Up, Ride Light: How YOMO BikeTrade Stacks Up for 14" to 26" Wheel Kids Bikes
Is it really a lot more expensive to choose a lightweight, high-spec kids’ bike over a mid range heavier alternative? The short answer is no. Following your kids full growth path from age 3 to 10 and into their early teens, the YOMO + BikeTrade route amounts to £1,548. This is only about £200 more than following the same path with a typical mid range, heavier option at £1,340. The key benefits with YOMO, notably lower weight, kid-specific ergonomics & components and a design with safety & fun in mind throughout.
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How YOMO BikeTrade credit works
Trade up to your new YOMO within 24 months, send the smaller YOMO bike back to us (free return shipping when eligibility is met), and receive up to 50% credit of the original bike price (excl. VAT), based on it's condition. You'll then receive a credit applied when you move to the next size with YOMO Bikes.
Cost comparison:
|
Wheel Size |
YOMO |
BikeTrade Credit* |
You pay |
Typical (Mid Range) |
|
14" |
£320.00 |
— |
£320.00 |
£180.00 |
|
16" |
£340.00 |
£133.33 |
£206.67 |
£210.00 |
|
20" |
£400.00 |
£141.67 |
£258.33 |
£270.00 |
|
24" |
£450.00 |
£166.67 |
£283.33 |
£320.00 |
|
26" |
£480.00 |
£0.00 |
£480.00 |
£360.00 |
|
Total |
£1,548.33 |
£1340.00 |
*Credit is calculated as up to 50% of the previous bike’s ex-VAT price and is applied when trading up. Example method and policy wording shown on the BikeTrade page.
Bottom Line
Choosing the lightweight, high-spec YOMO route is about £200 more across the whole journey (age 3–10+). This is not a lot more than buying mid-range bikes at every step, but your kid gets to use a lighter bike throughout their childhood with kid-specific geometry, quality components and fantastic aftercare. YOMO backs bikes with lifetime frame & fork warranty, free mainland UK delivery, and 30-day returns
Ready to begin the journey?
For the complete upgrade details, see YOMO BikeTrade: