First MTB for 12yr old. Help wanted

tykey17

Looking to get my 12yr old a proper mtb this xmas. Got a budget of up to £400. I know I'm not going to get anything good at this price range. We do a bit of off road trails and occasional attempt the Olympic course at Hadleigh as on our doorstep!
As he's only just over 5ft tall (or 155cm), only looking at x-small/small frames, 14-15").
Had the following suggested to me:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Saracen-TuffTra ... _82883.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Pit ... _95258.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-ATX-1-27- ... _97576.htm


Also hear good things about Rockrider but not sure if will get anything decent at this price range.

Suggestions/advice welcome.

The Rookie

Those are all pretty rubbish, a Carerra Vulcan would be better than any of those.
But this is, by a mile. The Best Buy.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-54 ... 50583.html

As with any coil sprung fork though, you may have to change the spring for his lack of weight.

tykey17

Thanks. Will try and get him to try the Rockrider for size. Medium is smallest frame size (165cm upwards).
Let's hope he has a growth spurt over the next 3 months!

tykey17

will also keep an eye out for this:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-58 ... 36093.html

especially at the reduced price.