Decent trail bike for an 11 year old
portland_bill
Posts: 287
Hi all,
The ex-wife reminded me yesterday that I am supposed to be buying a new steed for my son who turns 11 next month, and I'm honestly a little confused by some advice that I've been given.
I bought my 8 year old daughter a Cube Acid 240 earlier in the year, and he's used that a few times, because he only has a BMX at the moment, and although it fits him perfectly right now, I reckon he would outgrow it within a few months, so I asked a couple of LBS for some advice, and they both said he needs to be on a 26" bike.
I'm in the middle of hunting out a new fs enduro for myself, and I really want to get him doing more trails over the next couple of years since he seems to have a good taste for it.
I don't really want to spend over £500 on it since it'll probably be a "stepping stone" bike, but I wondered if anyone has any recommendations.
He's around 35kg and 135cm.
Cheers
K
The ex-wife reminded me yesterday that I am supposed to be buying a new steed for my son who turns 11 next month, and I'm honestly a little confused by some advice that I've been given.
I bought my 8 year old daughter a Cube Acid 240 earlier in the year, and he's used that a few times, because he only has a BMX at the moment, and although it fits him perfectly right now, I reckon he would outgrow it within a few months, so I asked a couple of LBS for some advice, and they both said he needs to be on a 26" bike.
I'm in the middle of hunting out a new fs enduro for myself, and I really want to get him doing more trails over the next couple of years since he seems to have a good taste for it.
I don't really want to spend over £500 on it since it'll probably be a "stepping stone" bike, but I wondered if anyone has any recommendations.
He's around 35kg and 135cm.
Cheers
K
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Portland_bill i too am looking for a bike for my 10 year old son for xmas
my son is quite small for his age but after trying him on a few bikes i now know i need a 13" frame (class as a junior frame) but on 26" wheels
so this is what i would advise you to look at... this is my list
Voodoo Nzumbi Junior Mountain Bike - 26" Wheel £449
Orbea MX 40 Mountain Bike 202 £549
Orbea MX 50 Mountain Bike 2021 £449
GT Avalanche Sport 29" bike 2021 £549
GT Aggressor Expert 29" bike 2021 £429
Cube Aim Pro 27.5 bike 2021 £449
Cube Aim Race 27.5 bike 2021 £499
that is my short list but i dont know what has the best spec for the money
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Legend! Thank you!0
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Frog 72. 26" wheels, 100mm air shock, good quality.
My son is now 1m52 and 45kg, has been riding his for a year and probably has another year or two of growth in it.
I have pretty substantially upgraded his but he is now doing some pretty rough stuff on it.0
