rock Posted August 5, 2013 Share i looked at the momsen range when looking for my daughters first 26" and was quite disappointed with the "bang for buck" aspect. Ended up buying second hand Scott for 4k that suits her perfectly. was referring to their lightweight kids bike - 20" and 24" wheels http://www.momsenbikes.com/media/k2/items/cache/675d28c04794e3c683f4419536c4c15f_M.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 5, 2013 Share Also just been through this with my son.I built him a lightweight little racing machine with full 9 speed X0 with AC wheels.Frame is 650b, so when he outgrows current config I can put a longer stem and 650b wheels on.Bike weighs 8, 98kgs without pedals.He has just turned 10 bliksem. I hope he doesn't leave it out in the rain. This him on his roadbike? http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/nddcn.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 5, 2013 Share bliksem. I hope he doesn't leave it out in the rain. This him on his roadbike? http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/nddcn.jpgNope.I'm hoping he understands the value. He washes it after every ride and puts it away in the garage on its stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reden Posted August 5, 2013 Share What I got was a brand new aluminium fork with straight steerer tube for a bargain cause nobody wants that anymore. Front wheel with through axle came with it from a Giant MTB.Rear wheel is Fulcrim Redmetal 5.Rest is Shimano 9spd with 170mm SLX cranks.Seat tube is also quite decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 5, 2013 Share I have a spare one that my daughter doesn't want if anyone wants to spoil their kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawieO Posted August 5, 2013 Share What you got King_Crispy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Exactly the same one as the pic posted earlier.I built 2 of them: one for my son and one for my daughter.She politely told me she would "never use it to it's full potential, so she will take her brothers old bike".So its a spare now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeffer Posted August 6, 2013 Share I think most important is to have him on something that fits him rather than weight. He needs to be comfortable and enjoy it that that age. My 11 year old is still riding a 24" Merida dual which is lank heavy but he is so courageous and comforable on it. Other boys his age is riding 26ers and even 29ers but they get of where he is still going! Wont be long now be4 he needs to get ons a bigger bike, but I think it helped his confidence immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted August 6, 2013 Share Exactly the same one as the pic posted earlier.I built 2 of them: one for my son and one for my daughter.She politely told me she would "never use it to it's full potential, so she will take her brothers old bike".So its a spare nowHi , send you a pm. regarding spare bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted August 6, 2013 Share Rode one of these in primary school (After my steel frame Rocky V), was hitting the Old Eden DH tracks every day after school, and only had to replace the front fork 6 times with the rims.... which showed commitment, haha think bought it for a wopping R250 Id say go as cheap as possible and only look for decent bike, once he'she decides she enjoys Mtb'ing. No use forcing kids into your own hobby and sitting with expensive Niche market bike which cannot sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted August 6, 2013 Share was referring to their lightweight kids bike - 20" and 24" wheels http://www.momsenbikes.com/media/k2/items/cache/675d28c04794e3c683f4419536c4c15f_M.jpg These look really good to me. Does anyone have experience with them. Starting to look to upgrade my daughter's 20"MTB to an 24". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2013 Share Rode one of these in primary school (After my steel frame Rocky V), was hitting the Old Eden DH tracks every day after school, and only had to replace the front fork 6 times with the rims.... which showed commitment, haha think bought it for a wopping R250 Id say go as cheap as possible and only look for decent bike, once he'she decides she enjoys Mtb'ing. No use forcing kids into your own hobby and sitting with expensive Niche market bike which cannot sell. TOPANGA! I had one of those. It was too big for me so I then "upgraded" to a Sedona. Then an ATX 830 with a whopping 60mm travel braailegend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted August 6, 2013 Share My kids Titan 20 inch is to small he is nine. Im in a dilemma of going to 24 inch or just get a 26 inch xs and let him grow with that. I am leaning twds 26inch as i sick of buying bikes every 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2013 Share My kids Titan 20 inch is to small he is nine. Im in a dilemma of going to 24 inch or just get a 26 inch xs and let him grow with that. I am leaning twds 26inch as i sick of buying bikes every 2 years I'd go 26, personally. Then all you need to do to upgrade is buy a new frame every 3 to 6 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted August 6, 2013 Share My kids Titan 20 inch is to small he is nine. Im in a dilemma of going to 24 inch or just get a 26 inch xs and let him grow with that. I am leaning twds 26inch as i sick of buying bikes every 2 yearsI agree , In same boat, told my son he must wait a bit longer till he can fir on 26". However visiting friends they already had 26" and he rode it without issue. He is 1.3 m so not tall for his age. Looking for XS 26" now. He actually wants a road bike which is harder to find for them.Cavendish is his hero so it took a lot of convincing that he must first get MTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Replied, giving another 2 options of other bikes I have as possibilities for your child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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