The Priority Start 20” is a premium kids’ bike for ages 6–11 who are ready to go farther and explore varied terrain. Designed with parents in mind, it features a grease-free Gates Carbon Belt Drive and a 3-speed Shimano hub for smooth, low-maintenance riding. A lightweight aluminum frame, puncture-resistant tires, and kid-specific geometry ensure durability, safety, and confidence. Built with high-quality components, it’s made to grow with kids and last for years.
Evaluation comments:
“Assembly was a breeze thanks to the quick online video walkthrough. I had the whole thing ready to ride in about 10 minutes.”
“The red color is beautiful in person. It feels more like a vintage red than primary which has gotten us a lot of comments already. It’s very different than what you typically see on a kid’s bike.”
“My 7-year-old was so excited when she came home to the bike. She’s been on it almost every day since.”
“The 3-speed system turned out to be a great fit for my daughter, enough variety to keep it interesting without being overwhelming. We’ve been testing out the gears on our neighborhood rides and she’s already getting the hang of shifting on hills. She says it’s comfortable and just right for her size.”
“This bike feels substantial without being heavy. The lightweight aluminum frame is about 20 pounds which my daughter can easily handle. The “Gates belt drive” is one of those features you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve dealt with a chain that keeps falling off. I had no idea these even existed and now I wonder why more kid’s bikes don’t include this feature. No grease, no rust, no maintenance.”
“My daughter loves the color and learning how to shift gears. I personally love that its very low maintenancee. No chain to lube or derailleur to mess with. The puncture resistant tires are a nice touch too.”
“This would make a really nice birthday gift. The quality is great and reasonably priced for what you’re getting. We also have the younger girls that we will pass this down to, so the durability factor makes it easy to justify.”
“This is probably the best bike my daughter has used!”
“There are so many thoughtful design elements that are incorporated into this bike. The first thing I noticed about this bike was how lightweight it is. This really makes a difference in how confidently kids can maneuver the bike. The second thing is how simple the assembly is. Most of it is already put together. We just needed to attach the handlebars, seat, and pedals. It only took about 5 minutes to set up.”
“Once assembled we see that the middle bar is low so it’s easy for kids to step over. Other important kid-friendly features include an easy handbrake and the absence of a coaster brake.”
“The red color is super fun and great for boys and girls, so I’m happy that my son will enjoy this bike too. It is excellent in terms of quality.”
“My daughter is already comfortably riding bikes, so she hopped on and took off right away. It’s the perfect size for her and she loves how easy it is to ride and move around.”
“We live on a great cul-de-sac for bike riding, so we do this often. I don’t think we’ve ever had a pedal bike this lightweight.”
“I love the very thoughtful, kid-friendly design.”