Flow trails, bike parks, pump tracks - mountain biking is also becoming increasingly popular with the next generation. We reveal in BIKE 4/2021 with the Focus on "Kids & Bikes" On more than 20 pages, it not only shows where children and parents can have fun together and what new accessories are available.
We can also help you find the right children's bike and tell you which Fullys with 24, 26 and 27.5 inches Enabling children of all ages to make the leap into the big wide world of biking. Fortunately, the days when the search for a good bike drove parents to despair are now over!
Test: Kids' full-suspension bikes with 120 to 140 mm travel
The kids are only just out of nappies when they are already flying past their parents on the trail. It goes without saying that the equipment also has to keep up with the growing demands of the kids. Junior fullys in particular are now small copies of their big brothers. We let six kids loose in the Oberammergau bike park with six exciting models.
The perfect children's bike
The children's full-suspension bikes in our test cost at least 1800 euros. But a good children's bike is definitely worth the money. We explain in our Focus on "Kids & Bikes" in BIKE 4/2021which points you should pay particular attention to when buying.
- Hardtail or Fully? Is your offspring mainly on easy trails or still at the beginning of their biking career? Then a hardtail trains riding technique and line choice. However, with increasing ability, on technical trails with jumps or drops, there is no way around a fully. There are a few important points to bear in mind. We tell you which ones.
- Size and geometryBecause the ratio of stride length to torso hardly varies in children, height is the most important factor when choosing a size. You can find out what you need to consider and which wheel size is the right one for you in BIKE 4/2021.
- WeightWould you want to pedal a 30-kilo bike uphill? Certainly not. So the fun factor correlates directly with the weight of the bike. The simple rule here is: as light as possible.
- The equipmentYes, V-brakes are light and easy to maintain. However, hydraulic disc brakes have a clear advantage in demanding terrain. However, it must be possible to adjust the levers to the small hands of children. The drive should be as simple as possible. You can find out which details are important for children's bike equipment in our Focus on "Kids & Bikes".
- Crank length and Q-factorThe crank length is still often neglected. Yet it is a decisive factor for an ergonomic movement sequence. If the cranks are too far apart (Q factor), the legs are forced into an X position when pedalling. This can cause knee pain. What are good dimensions for children's bikes? In BIKE 4/2021 you will find the answers.
¹ Price for consignor bikes plus costs for packaging, despatch and coordination where applicable.
