Darren van Deventer Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Hi guys I am looking for a new mountain bike for my nephew to race, I was wondering if anyone had any good options He has out grown his felt 24inch and needs something with better components and racing geometry I was looking at the Titan Hades 24 9er pro as it has the 24" frame with a 26" wheel set it also has a air fork and hyd brakes seems to be very light they going for R6500 here in Durban the Momsen equivalent is R3000 more just don't see the extra value in it please give your opinions they will be very helpful thanx
the nerd Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I would look at the frog series of bikes, an 8 year old doesnt need a fork its just adding to weight, get a bike with a light rigid and let him fly!!
Darren van Deventer Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 He races national MX so every jump he sees on the trail he has to try it out so something with a fork will work better
Darren van Deventer Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 He races national MX so every jump he sees on the trail he has to try it out so something with a fork will work better
dillon Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 He races national MX so every jump he sees on the trail he has to try it out so something with a fork will work betterHe can jump a ridged just fine, BMXs don't have suspension. At his age 2kgs off the bike makes a huge difference, lighter the bike is, the more fun he will have
the nerd Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 He races national MX so every jump he sees on the trail he has to try it out so something with a fork will work betterUnfortunately the forks that come on kids bikes are terrible that's why I suggested a rigid. The only way to get a quality fork on a kids bike is to run a 26" fork and that will mess with the front end.
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Why a racing bike, he's 8 years old, get him a fun bike
Sarge Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Hi, I got my grandson an Axis. It is well made but damm heavy. I also suggest something as light as possible and let him enjoy the ride. Have a greay week Sarge
nicbez Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 My Son is 9 and I managed to build this for him 650 B. Picket up the frame for a good price and used my old group set from upgrades I have done.
Darren van Deventer Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 Hi that was also a option but the 650b with extra small frame was too big he is very competitive and wants to start building up his racing
V12man Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Hi that was also a option but the 650b with extra small frame was too big he is very competitive and wants to start building up his racingDon't you have a bmx track locally? that should be perfect for him.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Don't you have a bmx track locally? that should be perfect for him.Agreed. Focus on skills on the bike. Very different to moto where the loud pedal is a way to get around things.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 as a bike recommendation though, what about a Dirt Jump bike? Solid, reasonably light and is very small framed. EDIT: Can also keep it for longer to work on the skills...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 something like this: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/161206-specialized-p2-dirt-jumper-pimped-out/ Edit: but with gears.
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