New Hardtail frame advice.

oxoman

Following a trip to Sherwood with youngster after a month or so off his bike, had to finally admit his 24" meridia is to small. Was intending to build something over winter but need to do it earlier than intended. Looking at Dartmoor Primal running 26" wheels and epicon 120mm forks from my old 2010 Carrera Fury and going single up front with 11/40 rear cassette. To those in the know is this a reasonable proposition for a nearly 12 yr old or is there something better I could do. Did think about getting a smaller frame fury but thought I could do better. Suggestions and advice sought.

POAH

I've got a hornet and actually use it to commute with but have been off road when it was running 160 pikes. nothing bad to say about the bikes but you might find the frame too big depending on his size. I run a small (16) hornet and I'm just under 5'7"

oxoman

Looked at the hornet but I suspect he might struggle on the medium and they don't appear to do a small unlike the primal.

The Rookie

If you can pick up a decent used GT Chucker or Scott Voltage YZ frame they make the basis of a decent 26" MTB for smaller people.