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02-28-2020, 12:07 PM #26Registered User
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Thanks for the recommendation. First I’ve ever seen of that nukeproof. I’ve looked a bit at the Trailcraft as well, though the price is just about double the nukeproof. Something to be said for a 20.4 lb bike in this side.
https://www.trailcraftcycles.com/product/pineridge-24/
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02-28-2020, 12:13 PM #27
Yeah, I assumed you had heard of Trailcraft. Spendy for hardtails but you definitely get what you pay for.
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02-28-2020, 01:34 PM #28
Just pulled the trigger on the nukeproof. Couldn't help myself even though the vitus would have been totally adequate. My oldest probably could do justice to this build, but is definitely more of a me purchase for my younger guy. Maybe the bike makes him push the limit more
I mean I lost way more in the stock market last week on paper than the difference between the two bikes right
Your commission might get lost in the mail Dan
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02-28-2020, 01:48 PM #29
Nice!
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03-04-2020, 06:56 PM #30
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03-04-2020, 08:01 PM #31
Hawt
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03-05-2020, 12:21 PM #32
sorry for being late here, but I've been really happy with my kid's Sync'r 24. Pretty damn good spec for the price, I swear the hydros feel better than my tricked out xtr trails. The geo is a little more stretched out than his brother's Novara 24, despite being listed as the same size. This is a good thing as I think he'll get another 6m, year out of it.
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03-06-2020, 11:50 AM #33Registered User
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03-06-2020, 12:02 PM #34
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03-06-2020, 12:09 PM #35
It's still a bit too big for him to be comfortable on it, but his 9 year old brother, who is quite the ripper, highly approves after he took it out. With his brother's approval of course. checks all the boxes and am quite happy with the purchase.
It's what manitou does with the fork crown/arch. Not sure how much I buy into what they are claiming, but it's a real nice fork for junior riders for sureManitou suspension forks feature our patented Reverse Arch design. This not only sets us apart from the rest, but also incorporates several unique advantages: seal protection, ideal brake hose routing, and more compact and efficient use of material
https://manitoumtb.com/wp-content/up...h_revC_web.pdf
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03-06-2020, 12:27 PM #36
Manitou uses a reverse arch. Looks a bit odd but I like it. Less mud and junk flung up by the tire packs onto the seals since the arch acts like a shield instead of a collector. They also claim it's lighter/stiffer: https://manitoumtb.com/wp-content/up...h_revC_web.pdf
It's also been a signature thing for them forever. They couldn't get rid of it even if they wanted to at this point. Manitou is about as likely to stop using a reverse arch as Shimano is to start using XD freehub drivers
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03-13-2020, 11:15 PM #37
Bumping. Could use a good 24" bike for the 8yo. Currently traveling and will be in Prescott, Phoenix, Moab and SLC in the next few weeks.
Looking for fully rigid or HT. Budget is about $500.
Seth
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05-24-2020, 09:20 PM #38Minion
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05-24-2020, 10:19 PM #39
give me 2.5 years. Youngest (7) is still happy on the 20 incher.
finally got my oldest (9) out on his 27.5 but he'd likely fit real well on the 24.
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05-25-2020, 12:31 AM #40Rod9301
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Comencal makes a pretty nice bike, good front firm, disk, 950 or so
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05-25-2020, 10:07 AM #41
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05-25-2020, 11:24 AM #42Registered User
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My buddy just picked up a slightly used spawn for his 4 yr old
fucking light & fucking expensive
he sez junior likes it more so rides it more and goes furtherLast edited by XXX-er; 05-25-2020 at 12:04 PM.
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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05-25-2020, 11:50 AM #43
If you're looking for a 24" bike...you must check out the Transition Ripcord. Buddy is selling the one his son shredded on for a bit...amazing bike.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7386961579439/"I just got back from the Psych ward...OBVIOUSLY i am sane!"
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05-26-2020, 05:26 PM #44
Anybody selling any 20" MTBs? I'm having a hard time finding anything in stock anywhere! Bike supply chains are f'd and everyone is buying bikes like crazy.
I need two (7 year old twins....).sproing!
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05-26-2020, 05:36 PM #45
what's your budget?
the cheaper bikes, that are still decent, are indeed hard to find right now
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/.../rp-prod186256
these are supposed to be in stock tomorrow
https://www.commencalusa.com/ramones-20-red-c2x29149401
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05-28-2020, 02:51 PM #46
^^^Thanks for the recs on the Commencal and Nukeproof.
Found a Trek Roscoe 20" (8-speed, mechanical disc brakes, fat tires) at my LBS for a decent deal $400. I guess my budget is $300-500 for the other one, which I still need. If I can't find another at the LBS, I'll grab that Commencal Ramones.
ETA update: my usual LBS only had one 20", so I was still looking for a second. Ended up going home with two Specialized Riprock 20s. Never been a fan of Spec, but the bikes were under $500, good geometry, brake levers they could actually reach, halfway decent (mechanical) brakes, a coil fork (ha!), and 2.8" tires. Geo fits them so well. Just got back from a ride in the hood, and they were STOKED. So was I.
If the girls prove to be super into MTB, we'll do more legit bikes once they get up to 24-26" options.
The Rocky Mountain Reaper (posted below) looks like a sweet option at the next level, which you run with 24" or 26" wheels. https://www.bikes.com/en/bikes/reaper/2019
For others searching for 20" bikes in the future here are some resources:
Great summary of sweet front suspension MTB - mostly out of my price range/what I wanted to spend, but great to figure out price points and what to look for: https://thebikedads.com/20-front-suspension-bikes/
Rigid frame 20": https://thebikedads.com/20-bikes/
Not bad summary: https://rascalrides.com/best-kids-mountain-bikes/Last edited by meter-man; 05-28-2020 at 10:24 PM.
sproing!
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05-28-2020, 04:24 PM #47
Last edited by NorCalSJK; 06-04-2020 at 05:14 PM.
"I just got back from the Psych ward...OBVIOUSLY i am sane!"
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05-28-2020, 10:24 PM #48
That Reaper is so sweet. Wish my kids were a bit bigger, but we'll get in line for that thing for 2022!
sproing!
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05-29-2020, 12:37 PM #49
I've had great experiences with the Scott Roxters. My daughter had the 20. Just sold it and upgraded to the 24. It handles well and is pretty light. We added a trigger shifter when she moved to the 24.
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06-06-2020, 03:56 PM #50
DTM or other kid bike experts, I have a 24" Diamondback Line that my kiddo is about to graduate to (got from a local mag last summer). I know it's a middle of the road bike so I was still considering getting a better bike, but finding one at a deal I can afford is unlikely, so wondering if there are upgrades to this one that will help my kiddo. For ex, the front end feels pretty heavy and the fork feels pretty stiff for a 60lb kid. But I only want to upgrade if it will truly help her riding, not upgrade just for upgrade's sake.
I know nothing about bike parts so probably couldn't do the install myself, but I have friends and a local pro mechanic I can call on, if the upgrade parts aren't that expensive.
Front fork
Brake lever and shifter (trigger)
Front chainring/guide/cranks
Rear derailleur
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