In 2016, Vpace launched the innovative Children's hardtail Max made of aluminium named after the designer's son. The modern carbon version of the children's hardtail - the MAXC26 - rolls on 26" wheels that are oversized for the frame. Vpace calls this the "29er principle". On the trail, the large wheels roll well over obstacles and the geometry places children low on the bike. Together with the child-friendly cockpit and the matching carbon levers on Magura's top brakes, kids stay in control even on difficult descents. Thanks to the suspension fork and grippy tyres, the children's mountain bike literally flies over the roots.
Test summary of the Vpace MAXC26 by Luis (6 years):
"When I start pedalling, the Vpace kids' bike really takes off. It's really cool how light the bike is. I like it because of the suspension fork and because I can jump a bit on it."
Technical data for the Vpace MAXC26:
- Price: 2599 Euro
- Info: www.vpace.de
- Weight¹: 8.88 kg
- Suspension travel: 80 mm
- Material: Carbon
- Weight of wheels²: 3296 g
- Fork: Fox 32 Float Performance FitGrip
- Cranks / Q-factor: Vpace, 135 mm / 150 mm
- Gearing/ transmission: Sram GX, 1 x 11 / 28 / 10-42 (= 420 %)
- Brake system / Disc front / rear : Magura MT8 / 160 mm / 160 mm
- Handlebar width / seat height max. / min.: 600 mm / 545 mm / 735 mm
- Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.25"
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¹Weight of complete bike without pedals ²Wheel weight incl. brake disc, cassette, tubes, tyres
