New Trek Wahoo Path helps bridge gap to adult bikes

Lightweight hybrid kids’ bike features a Microshift drivetrain

By Oscar Huckle

Published: Friday, 26 January 2024 at 11:18 AM

Trek has launched the Wahoo Path kids’ bike, described as a premium hybrid with adult componentry to help bridge the gap to adult bikes. 

The Wahoo Path is said to have a lighter overall weight, thanks to its frame material and components, as well as a Microshift 1×8-speed drivetrain. 

The new kids’ bike sits below the Trek Wahoo Trail launched last summer. 

Available in three sizes, Trek says it’s suitable for children from 6 to 13 years and beyond.

Trek says the Wahoo Path will be available globally, but pricing and availability are to be confirmed. 

A lighter frame with Microshift components 

The new frame is distinguishable by the strut at the top tube and seat tube junction. – Trek

The Wahoo Path frame is constructed from Trek’s Alpha Silver Aluminium, said to keep the bike lightweight and manageable for kids. 

The top tube is dropped compared to its predecessor, with a secondary strut connecting the top tube to the seat tube. 

Unlike the Wahoo Trail, which uses a carbon fork and disc brakes, the Wahoo Path has an alloy fork and V-brakes. 

The bike uses Microshift Acolyte SL-M6285 trigger shifters, paired with an 8-speed 1x drivetrain. 

The bike comes with a kickstand and can fit mudguards. 

The maximum recommended tyre size is 2.2in with mudguards or 2.4in without. The minimum-size tyre Trek recommends is 2in. 

The bikes use Trek’s proprietary ThruSkew 5mm quick-release axles. These have a small nut on the threaded insert of the dropout that keeps the quick-release locked in place to prevent the wheel from falling out. 

Trek specs a square tapered, threaded 68mm bottom bracket for easy maintenance. 

The Wahoo Path is not compatible with stabilisers. 

Three sizes

Trek Wahoo Path 26 against a white background
The Wahoo Path comes in three sizes. – Trek

The Wahoo Path will be suitable for children from 6 years old. It will be offered in 20, 24 and 26in wheel sizes, so you can find the right size bike for your child. Each size will be available in three colours.

Trek says the Wahoo Path 20 will suit kids from 114 to 132cm, the Wahoo Path 24 from 130 to 150cm and the Wahoo Path 26 from 142 to 157cm in height. 

Trek Wahoo Path specs and range

Trek Wahoo Path 20

Trek Wahoo Path 24

Trek Wahoo Path 26