Unlike its big brother - the BMC Twostroke in 29 inch - the Swiss have opted for a rigid fork on the children's bike. Instead, fat tyres on wide rims provide the necessary damping. The concept of the 24-inch hardtail for kids works on easy trails. With low air pressure in the 2.4 tyres, the BMC simply rolls over small roots. The large volume is easy to control with the wide handlebars. The slack steering angle makes for a smooth ride on steep descents and prevents rollovers.
Test summary of the BMC Twostroke AL 24 by Felix (6 years):
"I immediately felt comfortable on the BMC kids' bike. I like the thick tyres and the wide handlebars. But it's too slow for me on tour. My own bike is lighter and more lively."
Technical data for the BMC Twostroke AL 24 children's bike:
- Price: 759 Euro >> available here
- Weight¹: 10.16 kg
- Material: Aluminium
- Weight of wheels²: 4547 g
- Fork: BMC Twostroke AL 24 aluminium rigid fork
- Cranks / Q-factor: BMC aluminium, 140 mm / 175 mm
- Gearing / transmission: Sram X4, 1 x 8 / 32 / 11-34 (= 309 %)
- Brake system / Disc front / rear : Tektro HDJ 285 Junior / 140 mm / 140 mm
- Handlebar width / seat height min. / max.: 650 mm / 540 mm / 680 mm
- Tyres: Kenda Booster 24 x 2.40"
- Info: www.bmc-switzerland.com
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¹Weight of complete bike without pedals. ²Wheel weight incl. brake disc, cassette, tubes, tyres
