darth
vs Dynamite 1.0 and the Sandblaster for boys. Thanks!
BTW here's the link to the site: http://www.fujibikes.com/Kids/Mountain/Discovery.aspx
He is only going to use it for downhill and trail riding.
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Not as far as full suspension goes it isnt but since it is for a kid to tear up, he should be able to go thru that $400 bike in about a week!
Full suspension bikes under $900 are worthless but since it is a ....13 year old, 14, 15....were talking here then no matter what you get hes going to do just that anyway. Right?
Fuji is one of the last "value added" companies still around and they make a good product, just not this one in particular. This one is made to appeal to the masses who know better than buy at a big box store unfortunately this one is barely better than that (it is) and wont take much in the way of jumping or stunting so if that is what he intends on doing then I will refer you to that time frame (week) that I previously stated.
Edit: Downhill in the sense of going down hill fast, dodging obstacles like trees and rough terrain downhill or just casual road ridding downhill... and what kind of trails rough and rooty/rocky or just hardpack/gravel? If its the latter then he will last about 3 weeks on it. If it was the first options I gave then 3 days is about how long that bike will last. Those wheels are the weakest link about that bike. The frame can handle the abuse---its the components that cant because they are substandard for heavy use, thats all im saying here.
Not as far as full suspension goes it isnt but since it is for a kid to tear up, he should be able to go thru that $400 bike in about a week!
Full suspension bikes under $900 are worthless but since it is a ....13 year old, 14, 15....were talking here then no matter what you get hes going to do just that anyway. Right?
Fuji is one of the last "value added" companies still around and they make a good product, just not this one in particular. This one is made to appeal to the masses who know better than buy at a big box store unfortunately this one is barely better than that (it is) and wont take much in the way of jumping or stunting so if that is what he intends on doing then I will refer you to that time frame (week) that I previously stated.
Edit: Downhill in the sense of going down hill fast, dodging obstacles like trees and rough terrain downhill or just casual road ridding downhill... and what kind of trails rough and rooty/rocky or just hardpack/gravel? If its the latter then he will last about 3 weeks on it. If it was the first options I gave then 3 days is about how long that bike will last. Those wheels are the weakest link about that bike. The frame can handle the abuse---its the components that cant because they are substandard for heavy use, thats all im saying here.
What is the best, affordable mountain bike for kids who have outgrown their little tyke bikes?
coll49
We are looking for bicycles for 10-and 12-year-olds and want reasonable quality without paying a fortune
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"best"
"affordable"
"reasonable"
"fortune"
The odds of everyone here agreeing on the parameters for those vague terms are quite slim. Probably none.
Very few bikes for pre-teens cost a fortune. Except for a couple special edition jobs and one Italian road bike, I can't think of any. If $300/bike is a fortune, then I can't help you. If $300-500/bike is affordable, you'll have some choices at your local bike shop. Trek and Specialized are just two of the numerous manufacturers of high quality bikes that offer products for riders of every age.
Trek's MT240 lists for $549
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt240/
Trek's MT220 lists for $349
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt220/
Specialized has various Hotrock 24 models from $330 to $420
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCExperience.jsp?eid=164
Other good makes to consider include Jamis and KHS among others. All of these better quality bikes come with good components, factory warranty, and service provided by an authorized dealer. Avoid department store bikes and you should be just fine.
"best"
"affordable"
"reasonable"
"fortune"
The odds of everyone here agreeing on the parameters for those vague terms are quite slim. Probably none.
Very few bikes for pre-teens cost a fortune. Except for a couple special edition jobs and one Italian road bike, I can't think of any. If $300/bike is a fortune, then I can't help you. If $300-500/bike is affordable, you'll have some choices at your local bike shop. Trek and Specialized are just two of the numerous manufacturers of high quality bikes that offer products for riders of every age.
Trek's MT240 lists for $549
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt240/
Trek's MT220 lists for $349
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt220/
Specialized has various Hotrock 24 models from $330 to $420
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCExperience.jsp?eid=164
Other good makes to consider include Jamis and KHS among others. All of these better quality bikes come with good components, factory warranty, and service provided by an authorized dealer. Avoid department store bikes and you should be just fine.
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