Yes. And HB Reils.If my kid is 19 and bought his bike himself, am I still allowed to post it in here?
Ah, Cube something a rather. It's an XS if that helps! I skipped 24" for my oldest for the same reasons, I had parts to use and I like to build bikesSorry for the necropost, @slider phil and Moorey what frame is that?
My Mr8 has just about outgrown his Superfly 20 and I am thinking of going a small 26" next and skipping a 24" plus all of my mtb stuff is old vintage 26" so it gives me an excuse to get a new bike myself and put the decent bits on his.
Sounds like it's better in many key areas. The commencal probably weighs 18kg too.Its around $50 more than the commencal Ramones but has higher specced 8speed drive train with wider range cassette, shimano trigger shifters, smaller front chain ring (28t over 32t) and shorter cranks (140mm over 152mm on the ramones) which I think should suit her height better as well as hydro discs (VS cable on Ramones) and a slacker head angle of 68 degrees (better for confidence??).
Spec wise, the Merida definately wins. Pretty sure according to the manufacturers, they are both around 10.5kgSounds like it's better in many key areas. The commencal probably weighs 18kg too.
Is the Meta 24 out of price range?Looking for a 24" bike for my soon to be 9yo daughter. With my eldest, I skipped 24" all together as she is tall for her age but the youngest has outgrown the 20" and no way she's going to make the leap to the small 26er we have. She enjoys riding MTB Park green trails so want something that will fit right and is easy to handle for her. Comfort and confidence is everything in my eyes to keep her interested in MTB.
From all the bikes I've looked at under $800, front suspension seems to be a complete waste of money. The forks all seem really terrible so thinking fully rigid and largish low pressure tyres.
Anyway, Seems to be a lot of talk about the Commencal Ramones 24 here and it looks like a great bike, however, in my search I've come across the Merida MATTS jr24+.
Merida Matts J24 Plus Boys Bike Matt Dark Green/Light Green (2020)
The Merida Matts J24 Plus Boys Bike is a fun and cool bike for 10-13 year olds who want to enjoy riding in comfort on two wheels with a premium kids bike. The lightweight alloy frame is much easier to handle and control than a steel frame which kids bikeswww.99bikes.com.au
Its around $50 more than the commencal Ramones but has higher specced 8speed drive train with wider range cassette, shimano trigger shifters, smaller front chain ring (28t over 32t) and shorter cranks (140mm over 152mm on the ramones) which I think should suit her height better as well as hydro discs (VS cable on Ramones) and a slacker head angle of 68 degrees (better for confidence??).
The Meridas 2.4 tyres should still be sufficiently fat to smooth out the trail slightly at low pressures compared to the 2.6 on the Ramones shouldn't they.
Anything I'm missing to make me think the Ramones is a better buy (apart from the Commencal name)?
Nice. Also, you’re Norm’s father?including shiny purple valve stems that were part of his Xmas present from the Old Man (er, me).
Yeah, it's a grand more than the Merida!Is the Meta 24 out of price range?
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Haha that's perfect. At the moment he only has a balance bike that he hasn't quite figured out, kinda just walks on it. Hoping the seat gets him keen and it'll be a way better way to spend our arvosDo it! Only negative is that my little one only wants to come on Daddy’s bike and I can’t get him on his own!View attachment 360223View attachment 360224
He'll love it. Mine has started standing up on the bike over bumps and leaning into the corners. Great way to get a feel for body movement on the bike.Haha that's perfect. At the moment he only has a balance bike that he hasn't quite figured out, kinda just walks on it. Hoping the seat gets him keen and it'll be a way better way to spend our arvos