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Meet the Hellion X20

The Hellion X20 is a full-suspension MTB with a triple-butted mono-link aluminium frame and CNC'd chainstay yoke optimised for strength without unnecessary weight. The 95mm DNM rear shock pairs nicely with 100mm up front thanks to the fully adjustable RST Spex forks to smooth out the worst of the trail. Its long, low, and slack geometry ensures confidence, speed, and agility, while a narrow-wide chainring, forged cranks, and SRAM GX 1x10 drivetrain boost pedalling efficiency and chain safety. Shimano Deore MT500 brakes and tubeless-ready wheels with 2.25" Crown Rubber Vee Gem tyres deliver reliable stopping and rugged performance.

Closer look

The full story

A race optimised full suspension aluminium frame

Built for performance, the Hellion X20 features a triple-butted dual suspension mono link frameset with a CNC'd chainstay yoke precision engineered to take big hits like a pro.

The 95mm DNM rear shock pairs brilliantly with the 100mm up front to deliver exceptional trail feedback, smoothing out roots, rocks and drops. The frame tubing has been deliberately crafted to balance strength (at the pressure points) with lightness, ensuring we don’t waste valuable grams and they don’t lose valuable seconds.

Threaded thru axles ramp up frame stiffness while sliding dropouts give them handling and size adjustments as they progress. To top it off, we added a cable guide for an external dropper because progression is everything.

Long, low and slack

That’s the assignment and we understood it.

The Hellion X20 is built for performance with a geometry optimised for speed, technical acumen and confidence on the gnarly bits.

The low centre of gravity keeps them balanced in the berms while the slack head tube angle takes (some of the drama) out of descending. The short seat stays give the bike a playful responsive feel (while also making manuals just a little easier to master).

A no fuss, full gas chainset

Built for performance, the Hellion X20 features a triple-butted dual suspension mono link frameset with a CNC'd chainstay yoke precision engineered to take big hits like a pro.

The 95mm DNM rear shock pairs brilliantly with the 100mm up front to deliver exceptional trail feedback, smoothing out roots, rocks and drops. The frame tubing has been deliberately crafted to balance strength (at the pressure points) with lightness, ensuring we don’t waste valuable grams and they don’t lose valuable seconds.

Threaded thru axles ramp up frame stiffness while sliding dropouts give them handling and size adjustments as they progress. To top it off, we added a cable guide for an external dropper because progression is everything.

Anatomically designed cockpit

The Ritchey Jr cockpit is anatomically designed for progression and control. When everything fits right, steering becomes more precise, more controlled. The lock on grips prevent hand slip in the inevitable wet muddy conditions.

The X20 also comes spec’d SDG fly junior saddle and SDG Slater pedals which not only offer stability and performance on tougher trails, but also look seriously cool.

Big kid forks, little kid bike

The Hellion X20 comes equipped with 100mm of smash proof front suspension courtesy of RST Spex. Featuring the same levels of adjustability typically found on much bigger kids’ bikes, the Hellion X20 can withstand pretty much anything little rippers decide to throw at it.

Fine tune the float with adjustable air suspension, compression and rebound to dial in their ride according to the demands of their skill set, terrain or current weight.

Lightweight, adjustable brakes

Featuring a lightweight, smooth modulation, plenty of adjustability and ultra reliable braking, it’s no wonder we’re such big fans of Shimano’s Deore MT500s.

Braking feedback is predictable with a smooth modulation that prevents unnecessary emergency stops while the 160mm 6 bolt rotors give bold riders the confidence they need to go hard, and stop harder.

A SRAM GX drivetrain

The SRAM GX 1x10 is a robust, efficient, and versatile drivetrain that balances simplicity with performance. The low-maintenance setup which saves valuable weight without sacrificing performance. With its smooth, accurate shifting, superior weight and robust build, there’s a reason why SRAM GX is the drivetrain of choice for so many pros.

MTB wheels that go hard

Fully sealed bearing hubs, tubeless compatible, double wall rims and optimised spoke count means these wheels rip.

Because there’s no point speccing a great bike with weak wheels.

Sealed bearings keep mud, water and corrosion at bay while double wall rims give you twice the confidence on rocks and roots.

The optimised spoke count means you won’t have to worry about buckled wheels while thru axles makes the rare times you do need to swap tyres a breeze.

Specs and Geometry

Specification
 
STANDOVER HEIGHT53CM
FRAMEBUTTED ALLOY FRAME, 95MM TRAVEL
REAR SHOCKDNM AO-38RC, 152X25.4MM REBOUND ADJUST, PEDAL PLATFORM
FORKRST SPEX 100MM TRAVEL, 15MM BOLT THRU AXLE
STEERERTUBE AL6061
CRANKSSAMOX 127MM DIRECT MOUNT
PEDALSSDG SLATER 90 PEDALS, BLACK
BOTTOM BRACKETSAMOX EXTERNAL CUP, THREADED, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
RIMS20 X 28H DOUBLE WALLED AL6061, PINNED, TUBELESS COMPATIBLE
REAR HUBCNC'D STRAIGHT PULL AL6061, 12x142 THRU AXLE
FRONT HUBCNC'D STRAIGHT PULL AL6061, 15x100MM THRU AXLE
AXLESTHRU AXLES AL7075, 15MM FRONT, 12X142MM REAR (1.0P)
CHAINKMC X10
CHAINRINGSAMOX OFFSET NARROW WIDE, STEEL, 30T
WEIGHT10.15KGS W/O PEDALS
SHIFTERSRAM GX TRIGGER RH 10SPD
REAR CASSETTESRAM PG1020 11-36T, 10SPD
BRAKESSHIMANO DEORE BR-MT500, 160MM RT66 ROTORS
LEVERSSHIMANO DEORE BL-MT501
FRONT TYREVEE CROWN GEM SKINWALL 20x2.25", 72TPI FOLDING, TR
REAR TYREVEE CROWN GEM SKINWALL 20x2.25", 72TPI FOLDING, TR
HEADSETER CONVENTIONAL HEADSET, 1 1/8" CARTRIDGE BEARING
STEMRITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
BARS560MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
GRIPSER LOCK ON KRATON 92MM
SEAT POSTRITCHEY, 30.9MM x 225MM, AL2014
SADDLESDG FLY JR, BLACK
SEAT CLAMPRITCHEY QR, 34.9MM
DERAILLEURSRAM GX 10SPD SHORT CAGE
SPEC NOTICEEvery effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice
Geometry
 
AWheelbase930mm
BHead Angle66°
CSeat Tube Length265mm
DChainstay Length355mm
ESeat Tube Angle68°
FStandover Height520mm
GTop Tube Length514mm
HHead Tube Length90mm
IStack442mm
JReach317mm
KFork Length423mm
Hellion X20
Color
Color: Raw
Description
A 20” full suspension trail bike that’s happy on dirt jumps, single track and the junior circuit. Built for 6-8 year olds with a spec coveted by much, much bigger kids. The Hellion X20 doesn’t need to go this hard.
SIZE OF LEG
21in
AGE
6-8years
WEIGHT
22.50lb
Hellion 20
Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
Description
A race ready, pro line trail bike built to eat up single track, dirt jumps and everything in between. Reinforced aluminium frame, performance geometry and competition spec. Built for 6-8 years old with the podium in their sights.
SIZE OF LEG
211/4in
AGE
6-8years
WEIGHT
21.10lb

Product Main Features

Full Suspension frameset
Bike park optimised Geometry
Lightweight Suspension fork
Lightweight Suspension fork
Rear Shock
Gears - Chain drive

Product Specification

RST SPEX 100mm
RST SPEX 15 fork, 80mm
SRAM GX
SRAM GX
Tubeless Rims
Tubeless Rims
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Hellion X20

This bike is incredible. Definitely for kids that are advancing rapidly and want a bike to match.

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Amazing Bikes

Truly amazing bikes- have bought ones for my daughter and now my son. They both love them and ask to ride at every oportuinity. Amazing service from Early Rider.

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Just what we needed

Our son is only 5 but fanatical about bikes and riding - the Hellion X20 has made it possible for him to easily keep up with his older siblings and us adults and it’s so nice to ride that he’ll happily do big mileage on it. He adapted to the gears quickly and is already doing small jumps comfortably with the suspension which is soft enough for him to feel the full benefit. The quality of the bike is excellent and we have had great contact with the Early Rider team making us part of the community. Highly recommended from us! Thank you Early Rider!

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Love at first ride

My 7 year old son received his Hellion X20 on March 28 and he couldn't be happier about it. This is his third Early Rider, first full suspension bike and a huge leap from last seasons 3 speed hardtail that served him well.

Before the bike arrived we talked about possibly replacing a few of the stock parts to add some custom touches but, once we built the bike up, he changed his mind. He liked the look of the bike so much he refused to swap out a single thing on it.

He's had the bike out for 6 or 7 rides so far, a few around town cruises and a few trail rides, and loves everything about it. It's comfortable and inspires confidence in him - he's already cleared several climbs, descents and features on this bike that he was unable or unwilling to clear or attempt on his last bike.

Everything - the welds on the frame, the parts spec, the final fit and finish - are excellent, and the brakes and shifting were tuned spot on straight out of the box. We assembled the bike ourselves with no problems at all and the the Early Rider owners manual that accompanied the bike was the best I've seen in 35 years of cycling, well done!

I can't wait to see his progression this year - here's to a great season!

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Great little bike

Well built, light weight and awesome looking.

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