orbeaorca Posted March 23, 2010 Share I am looking to get my 11 year old an mtb. He is about 149 and has inseam of 72. I need help with the 1. what size do I get him?2. what would be suitable bike? not spending more R6000-R9000 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levett Posted March 23, 2010 Share I'd advise to build one - I've just built my (8 year old (just)) a bike based on my 'cast off's (good excuse for me to upgrade!!!) and a 14" hardtail frame I bought from CRC - The frame worked out around R1k to R1.2k or so. He was previously on a 24er - which was SOOOO heavy - now he has a tiny 26er with proper components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted March 23, 2010 Share I would go with levett as I plan to do the same with my 10yr old daughter. You also get an opportunity to build up tools and experience. Much need when you become the family mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbeaorca Posted March 23, 2010 Share that does sound like a good idea. which one did you get? I wanted to give him my mtb which is a size small orbea and get a other bike. You think that will be to big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levett Posted March 23, 2010 Share My lad is completely spoiled (I have to be honest! Though so am I!). the frame I got was:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12527still heavy for it's size (actually weighs around 1.8kg), but built up into a nice bike.It has mostly XT components (my cast-off's) - though I did have to buy him XT cranks (as they were the only ones I could get in 165mm):http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20679and I got 80mm travel RST Forks from Planet-X (Kiwi)Makes up to a fantastic bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted March 23, 2010 Share My son decided he wanted a 26" wheeled bike, so I bought him a Silverback Oakland. Glad I didn't buy anything more expensive as he hasn't ridden the darn thing in 6 months and wants me to sell it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levett Posted March 23, 2010 Share Giving most kids (including mine) the choice, they would love to sit in front of the TV or Playstation (or whatever version they have) - very few 'want' to go cycling (before they get there) - but once there, they generally love it. I was told I was cruel to my lad when I entered him (when he was 7) into the 20km Dirt Festival at Northern Farms - when he finished, he loved it (I wondered why my arm ached so much at the end though - I was pushing him, and caught him, on one flat section, with his brakes on because he thought we were going too fast). He asked, after we got back from the Argus, if he could do the Argus next year - a) they won't let him, and b) even I think 110km is too much for a 9 year old!levett2010-03-23 08:35:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted March 23, 2010 Share he hasn't ridden the darn thing in 6 months and wants me to sell it ! Tony - you gave him a choice All kids would love to sit in front of the TV or Playstation (or whatever version they have). I was told I was cruel to my lad when I entered him (when he was 7) into the 20km Dirt Festival at Northern Farms - when he finished' date=' he loved it (I wondered why my arm ached so much at the end though - I was pushing him, and caught him, on one flat section, with his brakes on because he thought we were going too fast). He asked, after we got back from the Argus, if he could do the Argus next year - a) they won't let him, and b) even I think 110km is too much for a 9 year old![/quote'] At least mines not sitting on his bum in front of the TV with his playstation. He'd rather play cricket and soccer. The Thug2010-03-23 08:10:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levett Posted March 23, 2010 Share At least mines not sitting on his bum in front of the TV with his playstation. He'd rather play cricket and soccer.I didn't mean to wind you up Tony - I've seen you and you're lad at Teaks - it was a 'generalisation', rather than specific.Appologies - Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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