Jul
23
Can anyone give me any advice on a mountain bike for a 10 year old. I dont know anything about full suspension or hardtail! All i know is i want something that is pretty light so that he doesnt struggle with lifting it. Any information about what i need and how much i can expect to pay would be great. Cheers.
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Go in any decent bike shop, they will have a range for kids. You don’t say how tall he is, but assuming he’s pretty average height then he’ll want a kids bike. Don’t worry about suspension at all, any kids bike isn’t going to come with anything worth a damn anyway, just get to the shop and ask them to help him pick a bike.
Don’t go to Halfords, they’re invariably not very knowledable, and any but the bigger stores don’t usually stock any decent bikes.
is he going up a mountain???
if not then he dont need one!!!
hahahaahhahaaa
fair swap
theres a mountain bike shop on top of Ben Nevis try them.. cheers
if it’s for your son buying a big box store big is your best bet like walmart of k mart, http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=12_0&ref=125871.184192+500733.4293925441+500734.4293906722&catNavId=4178
DON’T buy bikes from a big box store. They have cheap parts, are poorly built, and break down more often. These are a rip off, as well as a safety hazard.
Check your phonebook, make a list of nearby small bike shops, and go with your son. If they’re any good, they’re ask you how much you’re willing to pay (a decent bike starts at $250) and what kind of riding he will be doing (no point in buying a mountain bike if it’s all flat where you live)
Your son should ride as many bikes in the price range as possible, so he can find one that fits just right. They should adjust the seat and bars for him. Now is the time to invest in a good lock and helmet.
My final point is, a bike will slowly lose performance if it’s not kept in regular repair. the same shop where he bought it SHOULD be able to service it as well, often for a reduced price. Walmart or Kmart will not.
I promise he’ll get something that he likes, that has a "coolness" factor, and will last for a few years.
Find a local dealer who sells Scott bikes. The have a complete line of bikes for jr. riders. Their jr. bikes are not like the cheap box store junk, and not priced unreasonably. They spec. their bikes with upper level quality name brand parts. Most box store bikes have SRAM or Shimano parts on them like Scott, but they use the bottom of the barrel components.
Trek and several other manufactures have similar models if you can’t find a Scott dealer. Just don’t waste your money on a box store bike as it will be nothing but headaches from day one. (just a note. I took a scale to a local box store and weighed one of their bikes that said MEGALIGHT it wasn’t the bike weighed over 38lbs this is definitely not light!)
Good idea to go for something light. A heavy bike will only put your son off of riding. This pretty much puts "supermarket" bikes out of the equation. Average size for a 10 year old is about a 24" wheel, not the adult 26". Go for aluminium frames if you can and avoid rear suspension unless spending a lot as cheap rear suspension will only dissapoint and just be something extra to maintain. Front sus if you get it will be a nice bonus.
A friend bought a Dawes 24" ‘Bandit’ bike for his lad. I think it cost around 150 GBP and that came with front sus. It won’t last like some more expensive bikes but once his son hits 13 or even 12 (he’s 10 too) he will need a full size bike and then he plans to spend a bit more cash.
Good luck.
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