Bike Recommendations for 9 and 10 Year Old Kids

elvines on 01/11/2022 - 13:13
Last edited 02/11/2022 - 22:20 by 1 other user

Hello, I am buying new bikes for the kids, they currently have Kmart one which are not great and are getting small so its time for new one. I believe I am looking at 60cms wheel for them (9 and 10 years old)

First look there would be 2 camp, one cheap and nasty with the like for kmarts and then there are very expensive one that are $500++ so I have no Idea which place to look. They are beginner and would just use for recreational purpose so looking for budget / entry option but do want something decent and better than Kmart quality. Realistically budget wise I would love something decent at around $150-$250 ish that has decent quality. Would such thing exist? I would love some pointer and guidance please.

As with all thing here, budget can be stretch if its bang for buck with ozbargainer approval.
Brief requirement for exploration:

● Budget: $150-$250 or more if ozbargain worthy
● Gearing: Geared (but simple) so they can go up hill etc…. or maybe not if too complicated?
● Pedal: Would avoid break pedal please (as in when the pedals can move freely in opposite driving direction)
● Size: 60cm
● Frame: as light as posible but understand compromise due to budget restrain
● Suspension: not sure if can get suspension within this budget?

Any advice appreciated, thank you very much, love this community 🙏

Sports & Outdoors Bicycle

Comments

  • Seraphin7 on 01/11/2022 - 13:29
    +3

    At this age and experience I would look at one of the Anaconda Fluid bikes. More than adequate the get around in and let them gain experience.

    In the normal way, if they use them a lot, find they want to get into more specific types of riding, upgrade the next time you need to get them a larger size.

    Frankly, hard to go past this one at $199.

    • elvines on 01/11/2022 - 14:31

      Thanks, it look nice, but then I have no idea why does this stand out? Can you elaborate why this would be your pick?

      • Seraphin7 on 01/11/2022 - 15:56
        +6

        Perhaps the first and last point is that this is what my child currently rides and will at the right time will be given to the younger one.

        My view is that kids around that age are far more likely to grow out of a bike than wear one out/reach the limits of its performance characteristics.

        Therefore you are looking for something that gets the job done with minimal financial overlay, noting that there is every chance is going to mistreated in someway by being tossed around, left out in weather, not being cleaned, etc.

        As others have mentioned, second hand can be good value, but if you want a specific model that you can "walk in and buy today" this is where I would be looking (and ultimately purchased a while ago).

        • elvines on 01/11/2022 - 20:15
          +4

          This makes perfect sense, thankyou very much for your thoughts🙏, you are right that if I am buying new, this most likely the one I am buying. 👍

    • capslock janitor on 02/11/2022 - 19:55

      +2.1%cashrewards

  • AustriaBargain on 01/11/2022 - 13:36
    +15

    If they are only nine tenths of a year old they might be a bit young for a bike.

    • Caped Baldy on 02/11/2022 - 18:20

      not with that attitude

    • drfuzzy on 03/11/2022 - 01:02
      +2

      back in the day nine tenth year olds had their drivers licence and were able to drink at the pub

  • pharkurnell on 01/11/2022 - 13:50
    +1

    decent at around $150-$250 ish that has decent quality. Would such thing exist?

    No.

    • Quantumcat on 01/11/2022 - 14:21
      +9

      Yes, could be bought second hand

      • barge-in hunter on 01/11/2022 - 14:43
        +3

        This is the way. Plenty of near new quality bikes at this size available

        • capslock janitor on 02/11/2022 - 19:56

          Plenty of near new quality bikes

          how come?

          • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 20:31
            +3

            @capslock janitor: People buy hem new, kids ride them a few times then grow out of them so they get sold in hardly used condition.

          • dbmitch on 03/11/2022 - 17:22
            +1

            @capslock janitor: the number of used bikes that no one buys floods gumtree. eventually they sit there for so long that the owners say screw it and just lower to a few hundo.

            Just roll past your local cashies and see how many branded bikes they got outside just waiting to be brought (may or may not be stolens)

      • pharkurnell on 01/11/2022 - 20:40
        -1

        Hi… I am buying new bikes for the kids

        • Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 22:29
          +6

          I always get new bikes for kids that are second hand. New to the kid doesn’t always mean new from the shop.

  • tsunamisurfer on 01/11/2022 - 14:00
    +9

    I have recently bought 2 bikes, each at opposite ends of the money spectrum, one brand new and one second hand.

    After looking at Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace for the second bike, I wish I had just bought second hand the first time and saved hundreds of dollars.

    Especially for kids bikes where kids grow out of it after just a couple of years there are so many on offer, many of them in good condition or just have things that can be easily fixed (flat tyres, brake / gear adjustments), you can really save a lot of money second hand.

    Avoid suspension forks, why anyone would think these are any use is beyond me, the cheap ones cannot be locked and only serve to sap the power away from pedalling.

    • AndyC1 on 01/11/2022 - 14:09
      +1

      1000% agree with getting second hand bikes from gumtree. I picked up two 66cm alloy bikes last year, one was $75 the other was $125 and the $125 has disc brakes. They both needed a clean and oil the chain along with break pad/disc changes that cost $10 each from memory. I replaced my old heavy (as in steel) bike and have not looked back.

      Suspension is only good for mountain bike riding on rough surfaces, otherwise they are useless on flat surfaces (paths and roads).

    • martyn on 01/11/2022 - 14:10
      +3

      Agreed, look for a brand name bike (e.g. Giant, Trek, Merida, Liv) that hasn't been used much on FBM, some real bargains

    • elvines on 01/11/2022 - 14:28
      +1

      Thanks for sharing, did you fixed them your self or had the bike shop do it, also can you elaborate more on suspension, I though it would be useful and giving a smoother ride on footpath? (which is the main route I will allow them to go at the moment)

      • tsunamisurfer on 01/11/2022 - 15:56

        Thanks for sharing, did you fixed them your self or had the bike shop do it

        It was just the brakes were loose so I tightened them up so that the brake lever was not touching the handle when pulled.

        also can you elaborate more on suspension

        When you have suspension the forks move with bumps, it also absorbs some of your pedalling strength. I suggest you test ride a bike with and without suspension forks to see the difference. When riding on the bike path there is virtually no use for suspension.

      • Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 20:14

        Suspension on cheap bikes isn’t very good. It adds weight and doesn’t provide much suspension either. Cheap suspension is mostly there for marketing reasons.

  • AndyC1 on 01/11/2022 - 14:05

    For the budget you will only get crap new ones.

    As such check out gumtree for second hand ones and you may get some good ones around the $100 to $150 mark. I have seen the cheap KMART/BIGW ones going for free or <$20, which may get you out of trouble until a good ones comes up. Second hand you may be able to get an alloy and disc breaks, but you may need to tighten things, oil the chain and they will have some scratches.

    Be aware that in say 2 or 3 years you will need to get an adult bike (66CM) for them.

    • elvines on 01/11/2022 - 14:30

      Thanks, which parameters should I be paying attention to when looking at used one on Gumtree? As in alloy frame, disc break, brand name, what else?

      • AndyC1 on 01/11/2022 - 14:35

        Start with "bike 60cm" and sort by price low to high along with only searching for less than say 10KM. If you don't find any then increase the distance to 20Km and then 50KM.

        Go through the list and see what you like based on the photo and description as I found that trying to filter did not work very well.

  • Cluster on 01/11/2022 - 14:11
    +2

    One suggestion: Go to a dedicated bike shop. The range will be far better than KMart/BigW, and the people putting together and servicing the bikes are experts.

    I had a BigW bike that had a constant wheel rubbing problem. The bike wasn't cheap either, basically $400+ from memory. BigW couldn't send it back to the maker, and their fix involved loosening the wheel nuts. Problem solved eh? Wheeling the bike out of the store, I bounced it a little. The front wheel came off. If I had ridden away on that thing I would have had a nasty accident. I demanded a refund on the spot.

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 01/11/2022 - 14:30
      +1

      their fix involved loosening the wheel nuts

      WTF? In what universe is that a sane solution, from the store's or customer's POV.

      • Cluster on 01/11/2022 - 15:43
        +1

        Indeed. I was honestly shocked, and called the manager and calmly explained what happened, despite being quite furious at that point. BigW took the bike back, and I expect an employee somewhere had a stern talking to.

  • Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 14:44
    +1

    Look for a used bike shop brand 24” bike. No need for disc brakes. Suspension forks are unfortunately just a given on any 24” mountain bike despite their limited effectiveness.

    Giant, GT, Trek, specialised, Merida, Avanti Should be able to get one for under $200. Fluid is OK, but quality is somewhere between Kmart and bike shop.

    I’ve bought second hand bikes for my kids with no dramas - but I can easily service them. If you can find one that looks to be in good condition, it’ll last just fine and if you look after them, they will sell for what you’ve paid for them.

    Expect to be getting larger bikes between 13&15yo depending on growth rates!

  • elvines on 01/11/2022 - 14:55
    +1

    So that I can learn, what is the problem with this really cheap bike from Kogan for example:
    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/fortis-24-kids-mountain-bike-fo…
    It has simano gear, alluminum frame and weight similar to the Anaconda's Fuild

    When paying for more quality bike what do we get? Is it ride quality or durability or better wheel alignment etc? I don't see any frame broken, but more problems with it's components things like soggy un-even breaks, uneven wheel and rusts.

    • martyn on 01/11/2022 - 15:46
      +1

      All of the components on that bike will be cheapest of the cheap. Gears will not run smoothly, be difficult to adjust and will need constant maintenance. Brakes might not work well and again will need more maintenance. Having said that all bikes need maintenance, but better bikes need less and just make for a more pleasant experience.

      • blitz on 01/11/2022 - 16:00

        better bikes need less

        Better bikes also hold their tune for a lot longer than cheap bikes.

    • Cluster on 01/11/2022 - 15:48

      On my $400 BigW bike I had the front wheel disc constantly rubbing against the brake caliper. No matter what was adjusted, it just wasn't possible to get the caliper to stop rubbing and slowing the bike (it was rubbing on the non adjustable side).

      So from my point of view you pay for quality control. The specs may be the same, but who welds it together and how many bad products they reject at the factory makes a difference.

      And what happens if you have a problem with the bike?

      Anaconda: Take it back to the store
      Kogan: Ship it back at your own cost

      And what about spare parts availability?

    • blitz on 01/11/2022 - 15:59

      Unless I know exactly what I'm getting (e.g. I've ridden that frame before), I don't order bikes online. There are too many things that can go wrong with the fit and setup. I think it's important to be able to try riding the bike before you buy it, regardless of whether it's new or second hand.

    • AndyC1 on 01/11/2022 - 16:07

      Cheap twist gear change mechanism that is a PITA to work.

      If you do some searches the "sale" price of this bike is around the $90 to $100 and as there are a number of places selling it for that I would say the RRP of $319 is what someone is selling it for at a rip off place.

      You will need to put it together and adjust everything to get it to work. If you have not done this before or worked on bikes or cars then I would suggest you will need help with it.

    • Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 20:18

      Another reason for avoiding cheap bikes is that bike shops don’t like them. They are harder to adjust and service so often don’t want to service them. It’s not bad if you can service yourself, but if you can’t and need to pay someone you’ll be struggling to get assistance a lot of the time.

      Having played with a lot of bikes I can attest to cheap bikes being more difficult to work on. I’ve given up picking them up form kerbside cleanup because the parts aren’t any good. Any steel on the parts rust really quickly, the brake pads aren’t great, the wheels and tyres are heavy.

    • Pretzel_Ninja on 02/11/2022 - 16:28
      +2

      Honestly there is nothing wrong with that Kogan bike, especially considering it's for beginner kids. The reason it's cheap is that a lot of the components are the lower entry level, older technology, and made from cheaper steel material which adds to the overall weight of the bike. As an example, it uses V-brakes which are fine but a lot cheaper than the modern disc brakes.

      Also be aware that Shimano makes a range of components, from entry level cheap which is manufactured in Malaysia, to the upper range which is made in Japan. Shimano in general make quality components and unless you are an expert rider, you probably won't notice the difference in performance (especially kids still learning to ride). The main difference will be the weight of the components, and features again which will only be more noticeable to experienced riders.

      The fork is steel and I wouldn't worry about suspension on bikes in this price range. The suspension on these budget bikes are generally just a spring/coil with grease that bounces around with no compression. More expensive bikes will have suspension with proper compression, and features such as adjustability.

      As far as maintenance, don't be fooled, all bikes require maintenance and servicing regardless.

      I would recommend checking Bikesonline.com.au they have decent bikes from a manufacturer called Polygon. I'd trust these bike frames and their welding over Kogan/BigW etc. just because there is a possibility your kids are maybe going to try doing jumps on these bikes on day :)

      • elvines on 02/11/2022 - 18:31

        Thanks for the break down, make senses! I liked the Polygon as well, quite light!

    • dbmitch on 03/11/2022 - 17:28

      From my personal experience with a kogan bike like this, everything cheap seems acceptable until the first time your handbar drops down while on the road and you flip.

      The pedal falling off should have been a warning but of course, I was stupid then.

  • altomic on 01/11/2022 - 15:27
    +1

    Bikies

  • cooperdog on 01/11/2022 - 15:34
    +1

    Facebook Marketplace or the local tip shop. They will grow out of them soon anyway

  • bobkin on 01/11/2022 - 21:39
    +1

    Have a look at polygon bikes. This one is a decent bike for $379 (also $20 off first order). They are also on eBay and you might be able to apply one of the current discount codes.

    • Horacio on 02/11/2022 - 11:45

      Also note these are the ones Aldi has been selling (at least a couple of years ago when I got them) for about half the price

      • WhyAmICommenting on 02/11/2022 - 14:16

        Aldi have been selling Polygon?

        • Horacio on 02/11/2022 - 21:55
          +1

          Yes, they are from the maker of Polygon but but they are not branded Polygon. They have no brand far as I recall without going outside to look.. See my message below

          • bobkin on 03/11/2022 - 06:12
            +1

            @Horacio: The Aldi polygon bikes had good reviews and were great value. Last year they seemed to have changed manufacturer though (at least for the adult bikes) so I am not sure the polygon versions are still available.

            • Euphemistic on 03/11/2022 - 09:05

              @bobkin: It wouldn’t surprise me if the frames still came out of the same factory. The manufacturers many of (decent) bike frames are run by relatively few major manufacturers that slap all sorts of different brand stickers on them. Giant and Merida make frames for a lot of other brands.

              It is quite likely that the newer versions have just as good frames, but were specified down a touch to make more money (or offset increased costs). It’s all the other parts (wheels, drivetrain etc) where the big savings are.

            • Horacio on 04/11/2022 - 01:08

              @bobkin: Ah, a shame and good to know

  • 82norm on 02/11/2022 - 08:09
    +1

    I think the Fluid bike mentioned previously isn’t too bad and within your budget. Sizing is important, nothing worse than seeing kids ride oversized bikes which are hard for them to manoeuvre and dangerous if they’re not agile in riding. That said, I undertstand and you’ll want these to last a few years before upgrading. Gears… arguably could be the thing that makes riding for young kids enjoyable or a choir. 3 speeds bikes, whilst that is all we had in our days (if you were lucky), aim for a bike 9-10 speed derailleurs (probably 11-12now). Once the kids know how to change them, riding up hills, steep inclines will be much more enjoyable. FB Gumtree is a good idea too.

    • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 09:12

      aim for a bike 9-10 speed derailleurs (probably 11-12now).

      That’s pretty unlikely inna kids bike, especially a budget one. Most of them are 7spd.

      • 82norm on 02/11/2022 - 11:13

        If she can stretch to $350-$400 should be in luck. But kids grow quickly.
        Back in my day, you got your dragster and road it to an inch of its death.

        • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 13:06

          There’s a polygon listed above at $379. Still has 7speed tourney and revoshift. Bottom of the range stuff.

  • Speckled Jim on 02/11/2022 - 08:32
    +1

    No mention of Aldi bikes yet, so I just did.
    But then, they're likely adult 26"+ wheel sized.
    We don't have Aldi where I live :(

    • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 09:14
      +2

      Most Aldi bikes are no better than Kmart bikes - built as cheap as possible. Plus they don’t have them in stock all the time.

      Aldi donhave the occasional good bike, but you’ll pay a premium and from what I’ve seen the good value mountain bikes (around $400) from a few years ago have had cost cutting applied in the last issue and aren’t as good as the once were.

      • Horacio on 02/11/2022 - 11:37

        Just popped my own comment in about Aldi bikes. Having compared both, I have to disagree - they are a clear cut above kmart type bikes by virtue of good frames & components. Assembly may be variable though - but easy to fix with ordinary tools.

        • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 13:08
          +1

          It depends on which model you get. They flip and flop between price brackets, but most of them are bottom rung stuff, especially kids bikes.

          Aldi is very hit and miss when they stock too. Not so bad if you aren’t buying for somethig like a birthday or Christmas. Good if you come across a bargain when you aren’t looking.

  • John on 02/11/2022 - 09:09
    +1

    Do you have second child that this bike might get handed down to? If so might be worth getting a good one so it will last longer (that’s what she said too.. ahem). Anyway, I got him the Giant XTC Jr 24” and didn’t regret our choice

    • JimB on 02/11/2022 - 12:05

      Can confirm the Giant XTC Jr 24” (or any Giant for that matter) is a good bike.

      I was very fortunate to be able to find one from FBM in excellent condition that was only used for a couple of times. A bargain at 150.

      I did more damage to it strapping it to the bike rack once, than any wear and tear when I got it.

      • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 13:11

        Same here. Got a disc brake giant xtc 24 for $150, while a new one is over $400. It was a bit rough, but I’ve since put a bunch of quality parts onto it and it’s an even better bike now for a lot cheaper than new. It helps when you’re shed is stocked with bits and pieces!

        • JimB on 02/11/2022 - 14:04

          I'm not really into bikes.. is the disc brake version much better than the regular brakes for regular riding?

          • Euphemistic on 02/11/2022 - 14:43
            +1

            @JimB: Disc brakes are better than rim brakes when it’s wet. Cheap cable disc brakes are worse than decent rim brakes on alloy rims. Hydraulic disc brakes are the ducks nuts.

            Does a kid need them? Probably not unless they are doing ‘real’ mountain biking. I upgraded my kid’s cable discs to hydraulic discs because I had a set spare from another bike that was upgraded.

            The bike also copped a carbon seatpost, lightweight air forks, alloy bars, 9 speed rear and dropped the front derailer because I could.

          • John on 02/11/2022 - 16:40

            @JimB: I personally picked the disc brake because I find it easier to adjust. I just find it difficult, for whatever reason, adjusting the rim brake.

  • Horacio on 02/11/2022 - 11:35
    +1

    I feel Aldi hasn't had a fair run here. I bought two ALDI mountain bikes in 2020: a 'Kids Mountain Bike" with 24 inch wheels for $180 (would fit average 8-12 yo) and an adults "premium 29er mountain bike" for $450. They are rebranded Polygon bikes imported from a factory in Java, serviced via a local company bikesonline.com.au that also sells them here (but for substantially more than Aldi.)

    They both have light aluminium frames; with Shimano bits. The adult Shimano set is posher - very good quality components, the kids one is more entry level but also very fair quality (7 speed). It has nice kid friendly touches such as special small-hand brake levers and a rear derailleur protector for when the kids just drop the bike instead of putting it down carefully, etc. Both far better than you can get anywhere else at that price, imho. Little kids get good value out of a light frame than adults, as the weight of the bike can be a struggle for them when it's not moving.

  • ELH05 on 02/11/2022 - 11:45

    https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/goldcross-kids-motion-60cm-s…

    Just bought this one in store for our 9 year old.

    • JuryWheel on 02/11/2022 - 15:49

      Sold out at every store near (or not near!) me :(

  • whizzfizz on 02/11/2022 - 12:37
    +1

    I bought a BMX from a garage sale when i was their age for 12 bucks and it was great. Buy them cheap bikes unless they are diehard and ride them all the time which kids definitely will not be doing these days anyway.

  • huwcar on 02/11/2022 - 13:16
    +1

    I went through very similar this time last year. Initially got one from Anaconda, but decided to return and got a Malvern Star from a local bike shop instead. The benefits of paying more from the local shop:
    - they assembled and adjusted it all for me
    - free servicing for the first year (if you are going to get the bike serviced anyway this is definitely worth it)
    - extended warranty on the bike for free

    Additionally I was concerned about the weight of the cheaper bike, and very glad we went for something just a little more expensive in the end.

    My 10 yo has the Malvern Star Mustang, we're very happy with it, available for ~$300 at good bike stores around Melbourne.

    Good luck!

  • MrTruffle on 02/11/2022 - 14:15
    +1

    FB Marketplace. Buy 2nd hand save a heap.

  • tarken on 02/11/2022 - 15:23

    I bought this for my 9 year old when it was on sale for around $300 https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida21-matts-j24-black-grey-red
    He had a cheap kmart bike before this and this one is much lighter and with gears so he can go up hills much easier now.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 02/11/2022 - 15:23
    +1

    My $100 kmart mountain bike is 12 years old now and spent 5 years stored outside. Still going strong.

    • I like freestuff on 02/11/2022 - 18:04
      +2

      Yep it seems most people here think their kids are riding in the Tour De France or something.

      Kids will be happy with whatever they get and I’d be surprised if they could even tell the difference between a “good (expensive)” and a “bad(cheap)” one.

  • giventofly on 02/11/2022 - 18:20
    +1

    Hello,

    Don’t buy Kmart bikes.

    Highly recommend 2nd hand. You’ll get something much better second hand for the price of something new at Kmart.

    Don’t go for suspension, it adds weight and they don’t need it. Just get a good decent geared bike. Something with an internal hub could be good for less maintenance.

    If you’re on Facebook, check the marketplace or eBay.

    If you’re in Vic, can recommend Bicycle Recycle in Moorabbin.

    Good luck

  • trapper on 02/11/2022 - 19:01
    +2

    Don't even consider a Kmart bike.

    For that budget you will get a far better bike if you get something second hand.

    For sizing, just go into any large bike store and try a bunch of bikes out.

  • capslock janitor on 02/11/2022 - 19:51

    wouldnt gearing be for downhill

  • Strange1 on 02/11/2022 - 21:06

    I've been to two school fairs in the past few months.

    Both had great second hand brand name kids bikes ($400 plus) in great condition, selling for a tiny fraction of the price.

  • fredk1000 on 02/11/2022 - 22:32

    I am not sure how tall your kids are, if they are tall maybe consider 26" bikes with the smaller size frame, you could skip the 24" bike.
    You may not need to buy another bike after that, so you could spend a bit more.
    But they may lose interest in riding, so maybe not worth it in that sense.
    I have a few bikes that I ride, they are all 26".
    edit: Maybe 27.5", seems like they don't make many 26" bikes anymore, I am old school since when 26 was normal.

  • Oz em on 02/11/2022 - 23:30

    I got Reid and am very happy with them.

  • dotpom on 03/11/2022 - 07:53

    Genuinely the simplest answer is this…If you want your kids to enjoy riding the bikes with you, get something a little better than entry level. This will mean the bike is much lighter, the gears change when asked to and the brakes are reliable and easily tweaked.

    My kids are riding Trek Precalibur 20” and 24”, the local bike shop services them for next to nothing (as they are kids bikes) and we have done so many kms on them together.

    FB Marketplace is definitely a great shout for excellent value 2nd hand bikes as kids grow out of them so quickly, but be wary of ones that have been left outside their entire life.

  • Pungentia on 03/11/2022 - 13:32
    +1

    Buy a second hand Trek or Giant.
    From a frame weight perspective, worlds apart from cheaper bikes!

    • Euphemistic on 03/11/2022 - 16:45

      It’s not the frame weight, it’s all the bits bolted to it and is largely why the price is higher new (there’s brand tax applied too)

  • mavis30551 on 03/11/2022 - 14:24

    is it nine or ten 1-year Olds?

    I think that's far too young to be riding bikes.

  • lateralus45 on 03/11/2022 - 17:00

    I've been tossing up between Polygon ones and these vuly ones https://www.vulyplay.com/en-AU/bikes/classic-24-pro
    Just waiting to see more reviews on the vuly ones as i hadn't seen many so far but they look like decent value.

    https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/vuly-mountain-bike…

    • Euphemistic on 03/11/2022 - 17:06

      That vuly has a few upgrades that many others don’t have, but it seems a little overpriced for a non-bike brand. It’ll suffer at resale time because buyers are looking for known bike shop brands.

  • beyondtool on 03/11/2022 - 19:12

    I’m just gunna say you get what you pay for. If you want something that is going to last then you are looking at around the $500 mark. What I did was buy bikes on marketplace for the kids. You can get a good decent bike a few years old that’s been riden a handful of times, picked up a few scratches and otherwise in good working order for under $200 without much trouble. Kids really won’t know the difference and within a week will have added their own scratches anyway.

    Look for a quality brand like Trek, Giant or the like. It’s easy enough to google a model to see it’s original RRP.

  • Matt P on 04/11/2022 - 00:55

    Do kids really want mountain bikes?

    Bought my eldest (now 10) an SE Bronco

    • Euphemistic on 04/11/2022 - 07:31

      No always but OP wants gears and mountain bikes are more versatile than BMX. A BMX isn’t really suited to larger kids who want to ride any sort of distances

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