Trek Wahoo 20
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The "Wahoo 20" model from Trek, released in 2023, is a high-quality children’s bike designed specifically for young riders. Priced at 449 EUR, this bike offers solid specifications and durable materials that ensure a comfortable and safe riding experience.
The frame of the Wahoo 20 is made from Alpha Silver aluminium and measures 20 inches. This material makes the bike not only lightweight but also robust. The maximum load capacity is 36 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg, making it easy for children to handle.
The bike is fitted with aluminium V-brakes at the front and rear, which have been specially designed for children. The aluminium brake levers are black and provide reliable braking performance. The gear lever is a Shimano Altus M315 with 8 speeds, enabling simple and precise gear changes.
The Wahoo 20’s fork is also made of aluminium and features the ThruSkew system, which provides additional stability. The pedals are designed with children in mind and consist of a platform with a 9/16" thread size. The crankset is made of aluminium with a steel chainring (28 teeth) and a chain guard. The crank arm length is 140 mm, and the bike is fitted with a sealed cartridge bottom bracket.
The cassette is a Shimano HG31 with a range of 11–34 teeth and 8 speeds. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z8.3 chain, which is also designed for 8-speed use. The handlebars are a Bontrager Approved model made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a width of 560 mm. The grips are made from Kraton and are specially designed for children’s hands.
The stem is also from Bontrager and is made of aluminium. It is Blendr-compatible, has a 7-degree angle and a length of 60 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated VP headset with a diameter of 1 1/8". The saddle is padded and specifically designed for a 20-inch children’s frame. The seatpost is made from Bontrager Comp 6061 aluminium, has a diameter of 27.2 mm, an offset of 8 mm and a length of 250 mm.
The bike’s packaging dimensions are 22 mm wide, 63 mm high and 108 mm long. The text on the packaging reads “TREK WAHOO 20 20 BL”. Overall, the Trek Wahoo 20 offers well-thought-out features and high-quality components, making it an excellent choice for young cyclists.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Aluminium, V-brake // Aluminium, V-brake Kids, aluminium brake levers, Black |
| Front brakes | Aluminium, V-brake // Aluminium, V-brake Kids, aluminium brake levers, Black |
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, 20" |
| Shift levers | Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed |
| Fork | Wahoo 20", aluminium with ThruSkew |
| Crankset | Aluminium, steel chainring (28 teeth) with chain guard, 140 mm crank arm length Sealed cartridge bearing |
| Sprocket | Shimano HG31, 11–34 teeth, 8-speed |
| Drive | KMC Z8.3, 8-speed |
| Headset | VP, semi-integrated headset, 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Approved, aluminium, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 560 mm width |
| Grips | Kids, Kraton |
| Stem | Bontrager, aluminium, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7 degrees, 60 mm long |
| Saddle | For 20-inch children’s frames, padded |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Comp, 6061 aluminium, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 250 mm length |
| Pedals | Kids, 9/16", platform |