they dont stock Aventi so will have to check that in Aventi store in Preston in week or so.īut i'm amazed to find out since that trip to bike store, he was so keen to learn bike riding without training wheels. instant eye catchers for me and wife were Giant Veer (red), and Byk 450 (blue). i found them all very heavy, and nothing special. he wasnt much keen at that time, and was more looking into AFL bikes. TBH i was there looking for bike for myself at the time.īut at the same time saw few for the boy. we went to Ivanhoe Mega Bike store last weekend, and checkout bikes. Suspension for 7yo is not necessary but seems to be cool for the marketing types and many kids bikes have it. +1 on reach adjustable brakes, my two really struggled with the hand brakes until they were adjusted (one ride around the garage). I will have no problem getting similar money for the 3 that I bought, kids grow and bikes don't so people sell them. Buy a 20" second hand and sell later with little loss, they are always popping up on eBay and gumtree, where ours came from. If your little one is still learning the 24" may be too big so aim for a 20" for a while. It's a little big for now, but he can ride it fine and will upsize when he's ready. I have also oportunistically purchased an Avanti 24" (ebay and cheap) for 7yo. Don't buy a dept store bike and expect the brakes to be easy to use or effective.
Most reputable bike brands should have something in the range to suit with varying but very similar specs. They are of similar specs but I think the Giant has the edge on overall quality (not by much). I have a 7yo and 5yo (big for age) now both on 20" mtb's, they have to have MTB like dad does. Nowhere near as technically advanced as adult bikes and very little choice. Often the seat can go down much further if you take the reflector off that most bikes have on the seat stem.Īs an adult though, kids bikes are all pretty dissapointing and heavy. Check what adjustments can be made to help make your kid fit, handle bars rolled back, shorter stem etc. Make sure they can reach the brake levers, as stupid as it sounds lots of kids bikes we tried run adult size levers that can't be adjusted in far enough for kids hands Ģ. This is a great advantage as you can drop the seat as far as possible so they can touch the ground but it means that their pedaling action is compromised.ġ. I really liked a Trek, the 24 inch had the ability to move the pedal up the crank. I also was happy with his choice as it only had one chain ring, do not think he needs 21 speeds and less chance of dropping a chain. Not sure what size bike you child is on now? My son is a competent rider but found the 24 very big to begin with, I think that's why he chose the last one that he tried as he was getting used to them by then. He fitted a 20 inch perfect but there really was not much room for growth. In the end his choice was the Giant 24 inch, I think colour had more to do with it but he tested several different bikes. So, if you want the benefits of a cost-effective, unique, and character-filled ride that's been thoroughly inspected and reconditioned by trusted professionals, go through BicycleBlueBook.I have just gone through this with my son who turns 7 this weekend and gets to pick up his bike. A safe and secure transaction platform, ensuring both buyers and sellers are protected throughout the process.Recommended partners and retailers thoroughly inspect and recondition each bike to ensure it's in excellent condition.Detailed bike valuations and listings to ensure fair prices and transparency for buyers and sellers.A wide selection of pre-owned bikes, so you're sure to find the perfect fit for your needs.While there are many options available, who wants to spend countless hours scouring ads for “used bicycles near me?” Using BicycleBlueBook to find a used bike is the only place you need to visit amidst the sea of “bicycles for sale near me” ads littering the internet. Every bike has a story to tell, whether it has crossed the finish line of a race or traveled across the country on an epic adventure. This means that you can often find a bike that is almost new but at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new bike. Many previously-owned bikes are in excellent condition, as bikes are often replaced long before they reach their maximum lifespan. You don't have to worry about complex engine or transmission issues, and it's easier to inspect the bike's overall condition. Unlike buying a used car, assessing the condition of a bike is much easier and straightforward.
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