Does it look odd if an adult rides a 24 " inch mountain instead of a 26 " inch mountain bike?

Dinosaur

I won a great looking dual suspension mountain bike from work, but when I brought it home and did some research it said it is for boys 9-16 yrs of age.

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I'm guessing that by 24/26 in bike you mean the tire size. Not too many bikes come in that large of a size. My 23" Giant mountain bike is one of the largest frame sizes.

Honestly, I would be leary of riding that bike. If it is made for younger kids, it is propbably designed with kid's weights in mind, not adults. The frame and fork may not be designed for the forces that an adult could put on such a bike.

Maybe what you could do is find out where the bike was purchased and try to trade it in for one built to your size. You might have to pay a little on top to get the trade, but if it is from a cycle shop, they are usually willing ot help get you onto the right bike.

Happy cycling.

is the Schwinn ranger Mountain Bike good?

Q. i dont care about its price trust me i dont care if its $1,000 it still doesnt matter but does anybody have this bike? im thinking of getting it but can you guys tell me the pros and cons?
one site said that it has these things:


Boys' 21 Speed Mountain Bike
24" Wheel Size Fits Most Teens; Heights Ranging from 54 - 60 Inches
Linear Brakes
SRAM-Grip Shifters
Made of Steel; Front Suspension
Adjustable Seat Height
Recommended for Ages Teens
Assembly Required
Dimensions: 39" x 28" x 66" "

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24" wheels? Are you a kid? No offense - just asking. If you're 5' tall or more, the best thing to do is go see some real bike shops. They have bikes in both 26" wheels & 700C wheels to fit most everyone of any height.

To get down to business - yes I have one of these bikes with the 26" wheels, not 24" wheels. I bought it used from a local bike shop. The ONLY reason I bought it, the bike had several upgrades over the years. The original rims (wheels) had been replaced with Weinmann 519 rims. The original rear derailleur had been replaced with a Shimano Altus. And the last time around, someone had dropped it off for a new bottom bracket - and never picked it up. The bike sat for 3 months. It became property of the bike shop. I bought it for $60. Even after that, I made some more improvements...a 30mm riser handlebar vs. the o.e. flat bar, a better saddle, etc.

I just use it for a 2nd bike. It's nothing fancy. If you buy a new one, expect to sink some more $$$ into it for repairs in just a few years, if not less. If it's going to be your only bike, I'd look elsewhere.

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Looking for a quality bike for my beyond wonderful, eight year old niece moving up from a twenty inch bike?

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Joseph G

I need advice on purchasing a quality bike for an eight year old girl.One who loves to ride. She is moving up from her twenty inch bike. Any suggestions on twenty-four inch wheel bikeshop bike that is under $180? Or on a department store/sporting goods store bike that is of the same quality as bike shop bike.Would prefer the cruiser type bike to the mountain bike type, but quality level and reliabilty are most important factors.Thanks for the help!

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Excellent opportunity to buy a lightly used bike. Kids don't normally fit this size bike for more than 2 years. By the time they turn 10-11 yrs old, they will be in a 26 inch wheeled bike (unless they are short). With your budget, you will get a better bike too. A decent bike shop quality bike will be over 200US.

Regarding the first answer being too young for a 24? My boys were on very comfortably on 24" wheels at 7 yrs old. They looked like circus clowns on toy bikes when they tried to ride 20" wheeled bikes at that age (other than BMX).....but I would agree that a fitting would be in order, or at least go shopping with the kids height/proportions at hand so you know what to get.

What is the longest distance a 6 year old has ridden a mountain bike?

john_borst

My son just learned how to ride his bike in may(no training wheels) and to day he rode 11 miles confirmed by witness so I was wondering just what is the world record.

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I am not sure of the world record(not even sure if there is one), but can attest that my kids (who have been riding with me their whole lives) my son at 5 did 28 miles( he did many 20+ mile rides). My daughter at 6 did 24. As long as they enjoy the ride, eat right, and they aren't hurting they will be fine. Let them be their own gauge, that has seemed to work well for us.

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What were those heavy steel-framed kids bicycles called that they had in schools back in the early 80s?

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dutchboy80

Not BMX-- they were made completely of solid metal (even the seats) and were very "clunky". A lot of kindergartens had them for the kids to use at recess.

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Hm. There was no such thing as a commercially produced mountain bike until about 1985, so I'm going to assume that is not what you mean.

The predecessor of a mountain bike was called a "clunker" which were made out of older balloon-tired bikes. Then there was the "lightweight" which included a variety of different bikes including the Schwinn Varsity, many different 24" and 26" wheeled bikes with single speed, 3 speed, 5 speed and 10 speed... some even had 12 speed!

Of course, there was the 20" bike which included BMX bikes and those called by a variety of names including "high rise", "spyder" and "Sting Ray" models.

All of the bikes of this era and prior were heavy compared to today, but in my opinion much more care was taken to machine and assemble them which makes some of those 30 and 40 pound bikes MUCH friendlier and more efficient than many 20 pounders today.

Help identifying the model of this Gary Fisher mountain bike?

Anna and

Looking for a mountain bike for my boyfriend for Xmas but I dont know anything about them and dont want to get ripped off. The guy doesnt know the model of this Gary Fisher bike so i cant look up more info on it. Here is a picture:

http://i49.tinypic.com/160y5c2.jpg

He is asking $200 for it. Good deal or not?

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Hard to tell really from the small, low-res pic, but it looks like an older kids bike. Judging the size of the rings vs. tires, its probably 24" wheels. Stem assembly suggests that its at least 12-14 years old. Or really cheap.

I certainly wouldn't pay $200 for it.

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How do I figure out what size my daughter's bike is?

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arliesmom

She needs a bigger bike, but I have no clue what size her current bike is. Someone once told me it has something to do with the tires but I have no idea where to look, there are several numbers on her tire. I see no numbers anywhere on her bike.
The only numbers on the tire that I see besides how much to inflate them is a 56-4013. Does this mean it's 56 inches?? My daughter is 10 years old.

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While frame size is used for adults, tire size is the method used for sizing children. Age indicates size needed but height is better.

My daughters are 9 and 11.5. My 9 year old has almost outgrown a 20" wheeled bike. And my 11.5 year old now rides a 24" mountain bike and has for 2 years. She is 56" tall now, a little short for her age.

The tire size is ALWAYS imprinted on the tire you just missed it. Try looking at the other side. It will say something like 20 x 1.75. 20 being the diameter of the tire and the 1.75 the width. Do not measure the wheel itself as it's not what is used. You also can simply measure the tire height with a yard stick. Standard tire sizes are 12, 16, 20, 24 and 26" for kids. I'd guess she currently has a 20" and needs a 24" now like my daughter

Since your daughter is in between my girls, I'm pretty sure you want to buy a 24" now. However if she is really tall, almost 5 feet tall, you may want a 26" bike.

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.

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What is the best, affordable mountain bike for kids who have outgrown their little tyke bikes?

best kids mountain bike 24 image

coll49

We are looking for bicycles for 10-and 12-year-olds and want reasonable quality without paying a fortune

Answer
"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.

What were those heavy steel-framed kids bicycles called that they had in schools back in the early 80s?

dutchboy80

Not BMX-- they were made completely of solid metal (even the seats) and were very "clunky". A lot of kindergartens had them for the kids to use at recess.

Answer
Hm. There was no such thing as a commercially produced mountain bike until about 1985, so I'm going to assume that is not what you mean.

The predecessor of a mountain bike was called a "clunker" which were made out of older balloon-tired bikes. Then there was the "lightweight" which included a variety of different bikes including the Schwinn Varsity, many different 24" and 26" wheeled bikes with single speed, 3 speed, 5 speed and 10 speed... some even had 12 speed!

Of course, there was the 20" bike which included BMX bikes and those called by a variety of names including "high rise", "spyder" and "Sting Ray" models.

All of the bikes of this era and prior were heavy compared to today, but in my opinion much more care was taken to machine and assemble them which makes some of those 30 and 40 pound bikes MUCH friendlier and more efficient than many 20 pounders today.

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Help identifying the model of this Gary Fisher mountain bike?

best kids mountain bike 24 image

Anna and

Looking for a mountain bike for my boyfriend for Xmas but I dont know anything about them and dont want to get ripped off. The guy doesnt know the model of this Gary Fisher bike so i cant look up more info on it. Here is a picture:

http://i49.tinypic.com/160y5c2.jpg

He is asking $200 for it. Good deal or not?

Answer
Hard to tell really from the small, low-res pic, but it looks like an older kids bike. Judging the size of the rings vs. tires, its probably 24" wheels. Stem assembly suggests that its at least 12-14 years old. Or really cheap.

I certainly wouldn't pay $200 for it.

What's the optimal handlebar width for mountain biking (all-mountain style)? High or low rise? ?

I Shouldn'

I'm 6'0" and most concerned about control going down, but twisty technical single track is also important. Thx...

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Well....you have optimal body fit, and you have optimal riding style. Bars are generally chosen by the width of your shoulders as a starting point. Grab a broomstick with one hand and hold it out in front of you horizontally while putting your other hand on it. If you measure that outside distance, this is most likely where you're going to be most comfortable.

Cross country bars started to get ridiculously narrow for a few years. I have a couple old flat bars that I cut down to 22-1/2" and 23-1/4". I just look at them sadly now and wish I had that metal back. lol. The trend lately has been with wider 25"-28" bars and for good reason. Wider bars do give you a little better control, but they also tend to give people less discomfort in their shoulder blades, neck, and hands....especially if you ride aggressively or take drops and jumps. When I made the switch to wide bars, I immediately noticed that my hands felt fresher and on longer rides/urban drop rides the twinge in my lower neck/between the shoulder blades went away.

As far as rise, sweep, and bend, it's just personal preference. You can use different rises to dial in your cockpit height/fit on a particular bike/fork combo.

I ride 31.8mm 27-1/2" bars with a 1.5" rise now and I think I found my sweet spot with them. I'm 6' tall, 34" sleeve, 43" chest. When I get on other people's xc bikes that have 24" and 25" bars it feels like I'm riding a kid's bike and a little too twitchy for my liking. Keep in mind that if you have twisty trails lined with trees, wide bars will add some more challenge and you might find yourself jacking your wheel and flying over the bars if you aren't careful. I did that a couple times at first. lol. :o)

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