Hiland 20" Kids' Fat Tire Mountain Bike vs Ecarpat 20" Fat Tire Kids Mountain Bike

Both are 20-inch steel fat-tire kids' mountain bikes with 7 speeds and disc brakes, so the choice comes down to suspension and tire width. The Hiland runs 20x4.0-inch tires on a rigid fork, which gives more float and grip on sand, snow and loose dirt. The Ecarpat lists a 14-inch frame and narrower 2.13-inch tires, so it rides more like a standard mountain bike than a true fat bike. For most teens on rough or soft ground, the Hiland is the stronger pick; the Ecarpat suits a smaller rider who wants a lighter-feeling, more conventional ride.

• Choose the Hiland if your rider wants real 4-inch fat tires for sand, snow, mud or loose trails and fits the 42 to 56 inch height range.
• Choose the Ecarpat if you want a 20-inch steel 7-speed mountain bike with narrower tires for firmer ground and a smaller 14-inch frame.