One Bike Gift for Two Kids: What Both Will Ride

Two kids who ride every day rarely ride at the same level. One bigger shared present, on a budget of around 400, has to keep both of them busy. That gets hard when the younger one is still learning to leave the ground and the older one already wants air. The right gift is one both kids ride themselves, set low for one and higher for the other.

Two kids walking their bikes up to an MTB Hopper COACH ramp in a park

HOW TO CHOOSE A SHARED BIKE GIFT

  • Both kids can use it at their own level. Look for adjustable height or several positions. The younger rider starts low, and the older one raises it for bigger jumps.
  • They can take turns, and friends can join in. Gear that stays in the yard or driveway turns into a session, with one kid riding and the next lining up. Two pieces cut the waiting.
  • It fits the budget. Set the total first, then check bundle prices. A bundle usually costs less than the same pieces bought one by one.
  • The kids can set it up without a parent. Look for tool-free setup and a weight a kid can carry or roll. Gear that needs an adult every time gets ridden less.

OTHER SHARED GIFTS

  • Bike park day passes for both kids. A bike park has lines for every level, so each kid picks their own.
  • Coached pump track or skills sessions. A coach gives each kid drills for their level in the same session.

WHAT MTB HOPPER RECOMMENDS

LITE + INTRO

LITE + INTRO (€398.40, regularly €498 / US$414.40, regularly US$518) is two ramps, one for each kid. INTRO is recommended from age 6, weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs), adjusts from 290 to 350 mm (11.4 to 13.8 in) and sets up in 30 seconds. LITE is recommended from age 8 for Beginners and Amateurs, weighs 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs) and adjusts from 365 to 475 mm (14.4 to 18.7 in), from drops to airy jumps. INTRO carries like a backpack, and LITE turns into one in 15 seconds.

MTB Hopper LITE and INTRO ramps side by side

COACH

COACH (€499 / US$545) is the one-ramp option, recommended from age 6 for every level from Beginners to Professionals. It has five positions: MINI, LONG JUMP, AIRY JUMP, DROP and LAND. The younger kid rides MINI, a roll-down a first timer rides straight over, and the older one switches the same ramp to LONG JUMP or AIRY JUMP. COACH handles speeds from 10 to 30 km/h (6 to 19 mph), weighs 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs) and rolls on its own wheels.

Young rider jumping an MTB Hopper COACH ramp on grass

"It's become a big hit among his friends ... they all want to use it" Jørgen Hoff, on COACH

COACH + INTRO

COACH + INTRO (€614.24, regularly €698 / US$672.32, regularly US$764) is the two-ramp set for a bigger budget, and both ramps are recommended from age 6. One kid works through the five COACH positions while the other jumps INTRO. Setup needs no tools and takes 30 seconds for INTRO and 5 minutes for COACH.

"These ramps are perfect for learning to jump. I'm 50 and my son is 10 and we're both loving them." Tom D, on COACH + INTRO

SKINNY Set

SKINNY Set (€599 / US$529) gives the kids seven segments and 13 pairs of legs to build their own track, with balance lines, kickers, drops, tabletops and turns. A track runs from 645 to 2520 mm (25.4 to 99.2 in) long and 240 to 650 mm (9.4 to 25.6 in) high. SKINNY Set works with INTRO and COACH.

Kids' bike on an MTB Hopper SKINNY balance bridge

"I bought the Skinny for my kids (ages 8 and 12) who are enthusiastic but beginner mountain bikers. ... It was easy to set up, and now the kids are able to set up the ramps, swing, and various configurations on their own." Katie, on SKINNY Set

INTRO, COACH and LITE carry up to 130 kg (286 lbs) of rider and bike, so parents ride too. Every MTB Hopper product comes with a 2-year warranty.

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FAQ

What is a good shared bike gift for two kids for around 400?

MTB Hopper recommends the LITE + INTRO bundle (€398.40, regularly €498 / US$414.40, regularly US$518): two height-adjustable jump ramps, INTRO from age 6 and LITE from age 8. For one ramp that both kids share, COACH (€499 / US$545) is recommended from age 6 and covers every level from Beginners to Professionals.

Can a 6 year old and a 12 year old use the same ramp?

Yes, on COACH. A 6 year old starts on MINI, the roll-down position, and a 12 year old switches the same ramp to LONG JUMP, AIRY JUMP or DROP. Every MTB Hopper ramp adjusts in height, so each kid rides at their own setting.

Can kids set the ramps up themselves?

Setup needs no tools: INTRO takes 30 seconds, LITE 2 minutes from the box and COACH 5 minutes. INTRO and LITE carry like a backpack, and COACH rolls on its own wheels.

When should I order for Christmas?

Order by December 12 for delivery before the holidays. Delivery times and gift tips are in the MTB Hopper gift guide.