The Ridgeback MX27.5 is designed for older kids and young riders who are ready for a bike that feels closer to a full-sized adult model. Built for riders aged around 11 and upwards, it combines confident handling, durable components and larger wheels to help riders explore further and ride with greater independence.
Constructed from butted 6061 heat-treated aluminium, the lightweight frame keeps the bike manageable while offering the durability needed for everyday adventures. Full-size 27.5-inch wheels provide smoother rolling and improved stability, making longer rides and mixed terrain more enjoyable.
A 7-speed drivetrain gives young riders the versatility to tackle hills and changing terrain, while simple trigger shifters make gear changes easy to learn. Wide Vee XCV tyres offer reliable grip on paths, parks and light trails, and reach-adjustable brake levers paired with V-brakes provide dependable stopping power.
With adjustable components that allow the fit to grow with the rider, the Ridgeback MX27.5 bridges the gap between kids bikes and adult bikes, making it a smart long-term choice for young cyclists ready to take on bigger rides and bigger adventures.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Lightweight Aluminium Frame: Butted 6061 aluminium frame offers a balance of durability and easy handling for growing riders.
- 27.5" Wheels for Stability and Speed: Full-size wheels roll smoothly over bumps and improve comfort on longer rides.
- 7-Speed Drivetrain: Wide-range gearing helps young riders handle hills and varied terrain with confidence.
Specification:
- Frame: Butted 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium
- Fork: High carbon steel
- Number of Gears: 7
- Gear Shifters: Microshift TS38 trigger shifter
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-TY200 short cage with protective bash guard
- Chainset: Forged aluminium
- Crank Length: 140mm
- Chainring: 30T steel with double chain retention discs
- Rear Cassette: Shimano MF-TZ500 7-speed, 14–28T
- Chain: KMC
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed, CrMo 119mm axle
- Pedals: Nylon resin compact pedals with ball bearings
- Brakes: Aluminium V-brakes with adjustable linear spring
- Brake Levers: Promax BL367 reach adjustable
- Rims: Aluminium with machined sidewalls and wear indicators, 28H front and rear
- Front Hub: Steel with M6 bolted axle
- Rear Hub: Steel with 15mm safety dome-nutted axle
- Front Tyre: Vee XCV 27.5" x 2.1"
- Rear Tyre: Vee XCV 27.5" x 2.1"
- Handlebars: 640mm width, 40mm rise, 10° sweep
- Handlebar Tape: N/A
- Grips: Velo Kraton rubber grips, 19mm
- Stem: 40mm length, 10° rise
- Saddle: Madison Junior saddle with soft PU foam padding
- Seatpost: 27.2 x 350mm aluminium tube with steel head
- Additional Features: Rear derailleur bash guard, bell, front and rear reflectors, wheel reflectors
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.
Information for Ridgeback kids bike range:
Easy-pedal cranks [All models except Scoot and ScootXL]– Ridgeback's pedal cranks are ergonomically correct, proportional to the child’s leg length. They also place the pedals closer to the bike’s centre so that children can pedal as smoothly and naturally as possible.
Smaller grips – Ridgeback's handlebars and grips are narrower diameter so they fit small hands better, for confidence and control as well as better ability to reach the brakes safely.
Lowered frames – Ridgeback's frames are lower where it counts, making it easier to get on and off and increasing clearance for greater confidence.
Steering limiter [All models except Scoot and Dimension 27.5] – To help prevent falls when learning to co-ordinate pedalling and cornering, the steering has a limit stop that helps avoid an over-steering situation.
Better brakes – Brake levers are closer to the bars and adjustable for reach to suit smaller hands, and work perfectly with our smaller diameter grips.
Size Chart for Ridgeback Kids Bikes
| Wheel Size | Scoot | Scoot XL | 14" | 16" | 20" | 24" | 27.5" |
| Height | 86-103 cm | 95-110 cm | 90-102 cm | 100-115 cm | 112-130 cm | 128-146 cm | 144-162 cm |
| Inside Leg Range | 34cm to 45cm | 40cm to 50cm | 37cm to 44cm | 43cm to 53cm | 50.5cm to 61cm | 60cm to 70cm | 69cm to 77cm |
| Approx Age | 2-4 | 3-5 | 2.5-4 | 3.5-6 | 5.5-8.5 | 8-11.5 | 11+ |
Warranty Information for Ridgeback:
Ridgeback steel and aluminium frames and forks are all covered by a lifetime warranty, and this is transferrable to a second owner.
Ridgeback branded components are covered for two years.
For full warranty policy please visit https://www.ridgeback.co.uk/warranty