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Slow moe

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So, my big guy is about to turn 5 and it is time for a bike with pedals - I know, I have been a neglectful parent but he has been having such fun on his balance bike that I have left it until now.
Looking for any recommendations and insight from those who know best.
He is 112cm tall. He is scary quick on his balance bike and loves it so expect it will be a very well used bit of kit.
Any thoughts appreciated
 
yuley95

yuley95

soft-arse Yuley is on the lifts again
Best and ‘most used’ kids bike we ever had was a BYK. I think it was the 350. Geo seemed to really work well to instil confidence
 
moorey

moorey

call me Mia
Slow moe said:
So, my big guy is about to turn 5 and it is time for a bike with pedals - I know, I have been a neglectful parent but he has been having such fun on his balance bike that I have left it until now.
Looking for any recommendations and insight from those who know best.
He is 112cm tall. He is scary quick on his balance bike and loves it so expect it will be a very well used bit of kit.
Any thoughts appreciated
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What sort of coin are you prepared to spend? We have a local guy who had been custom building bikes for his kids over the years, and have now turned it into a fledgling business. A lot of people don’t wanna spend too much on a bike. they know their kids will quickly grow out of, but I’ve always been in the camp of putting them on a bike that does the job properly and I really enjoy riding, And ignite the fire. That way you can continue to be saddled with debt as they grow for years to come.
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Doug used to be on here, but I’m not sure these days if he still hanging around.
 
Labcanary

Labcanary

One potato, two potato, click
My eldest hated coaster brakes, so I got him a second hand Commencal 14" bike with v-brakes. He outgrew that quickly and I got a second hand Islabikes 16". Then a micro mini (more like a mini) race BMX.
Incidentally, I've got the little race BMX listed for sale.
 
Labcanary

Labcanary

One potato, two potato, click
moorey said:
What sort of coin are you prepared to spend? We have a local guy who had been custom building bikes for his kids over the years, and have now turned it into a fledgling business. A lot of people don’t wanna spend too much on a bike. they know their kids will quickly grow out of, but I’ve always been in the camp of putting them on a bike that does the job properly and I really enjoy riding, And ignite the fire. That way you can continue to be saddled with debt as they grow for years to come.
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Doug used to be on here, but I’m not sure these days if he still hanging around.
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Don't bloody show me this!!!
 
caad9

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My oldest is about to turn 6 and he’s currently on a BYK 350. He loves it. I put the BYK knobby tyres on for some more volume and grip on gravel etc.

Check out gumtree/marketplace etc because you can find them really cheap second hand. Bought him a second one for the holiday place for $40

My fella is 127cm and probably getting too big but a 20” MTB is very heavy in comparison so I’m hesitant to make the jump
 
caad9

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I’d also add, I don’t think suspension is a useful thing on a kids MTB for anyone other than really advanced kids.

Understand there are kids that it could be useful for but most of the people here would have learned to ride without suspension and it didn’t harm anyone. It’s just too heavy
 
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ausdb

ausdb

Being who he is
moorey said:
What sort of coin are you prepared to spend? We have a local guy who had been custom building bikes for his kids over the years, and have now turned it into a fledgling business. A lot of people don’t wanna spend too much on a bike. they know their kids will quickly grow out of, but I’ve always been in the camp of putting them on a bike that does the job properly and I really enjoy riding, And ignite the fire. That way you can continue to be saddled with debt as they grow for years to come.
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Monarch MTB (@monarch_kids_mtb) • Instagram photos and videos

104 Followers, 69 Following, 50 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Monarch MTB (@monarch_kids_mtb)
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Doug used to be on here, but I’m not sure these days if he still hanging around.
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Looks nice, would be even better if they had a page you didnt have to log into instatrack to view.
 
moorey

moorey

call me Mia
ausdb said:
Already looked, a blank page is about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Just one of my LTIH's as I get older.
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Instagram is easier, cheaper and more accessible to most people. And you can make your own foil hat.
 
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@moorey I wish I could fork out that kind of money but I don't think I can even afford to ask how much. Mr 3 is only marginally smaller too so I can't really even justify that it will be used by multiple kids.

@yuley95 and @caad9 I think a byk may be on the horizon. Thanks for the offer @ausdb but wrong side of the country sadly.
 
ausdb

ausdb

Being who he is
Slow moe said:
@moorey I wish I could fork out that kind of money but I don't think I can even afford to ask how much. Mr 3 is only marginally smaller too so I can't really even justify that it will be used by multiple kids.

@yuley95 and @caad9 I think a byk may be on the horizon. Thanks for the offer @ausdb but wrong side of the country sadly.
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No worries, the only problem with Byk is the non standard wheel sizes locks you into buying tyres off them and as your little guy gets taller the seatpost/seat combo only goes up so far. I solved the seatpost issue with one of these cut down a bit and the seat clamp that came with the saddle I bought.

Seat Post Pillar Aluminium Fluted Straight 400mm x 22.2mm ED Plated Black - DEX

Seat Post Pillar Aluminium Fluted Straight 400mm x 22.2mm ED Plated Black - DEX
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ozzybmx

ozzybmx

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From 4 till 6-7 I had mine on 16" SE Lil Rippers.

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They are hacks at that age, gears and suspension are wasted on them.

When they were 7ish I put them onto 20" Kona Shred MTB's... they were heavy bikes with about 60mm of useless suspension.
 
yuley95

yuley95

soft-arse Yuley is on the lifts again
ausdb said:
No worries, the only problem with Byk is the non standard wheel sizes locks you into buying tyres off them and as your little guy gets taller the seatpost/seat combo only goes up so far. I solved the seatpost issue with one of these cut down a bit and the seat clamp that came with the saddle I bought.

Seat Post Pillar Aluminium Fluted Straight 400mm x 22.2mm ED Plated Black - DEX

Seat Post Pillar Aluminium Fluted Straight 400mm x 22.2mm ED Plated Black - DEX
www.ramcycleparts.com.au www.ramcycleparts.com.au
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I found some catalogue tyres and got my LBS to order them in. Was pretty cost effective
 
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