Which bike for 8-yera old

DAST
DAST Posts: 3
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi,
I am looking to buy a 24" bike for my (tall) 8-year old boy. I would like to spend < £200 (& less if possible). It will be used for general recreational use - road, track and sometimes off the beaten track.
He would like a full suspension bike like his brother but this seems rather heavy for someone of his age. I have considered these bikes:-

GT Palomar 24 2008
Mongoose Rockadile AL 24 Boys 2008
Specialized Hotrock 21-speed

and 2 dual-suspension bikes:-
Dawes Ruction 2008
Giant MTX 225 DS

Are these all ok as a first 'decent' bike. Which would anyone choose and are there others I should consider.

Thanks

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Have a look at the Islabike website.

    They get great reviews.
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    £170 from Wiggle

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  • DAST
    DAST Posts: 3
    Thanks folks. I agree that the Islabikes look great but I'm afraid that peer/sibling pressure means that my son will require a full 18/21 gears.

    The Focus bike from Wiggle looks ok - anyone got any experience of this? Is it really as good as the 'big' brands?

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