Thanks for wonderful advice. Thanks to you, and me of course, my 6 y/o son now rides the Norco Fluid 2.3. His is the 2021 model and the price increased a bit since this video was made. I think it’s because in 2020 the rear break was mechanical but now both breaks are hydraulic. Anywho.. thanks for making this video for dads like us. Very helpful!
I bought my son that norco and the bike is a lemon. Plastic bash guard broke in the first week. The chain is super loose with crazy chain slap chipping the paint off all over the place and perpetual falls off. I had the crankset replaced and a chainguard added. Still fell off. Fortunately the shop I bought it from refunded me on return. Replaced with an Orbea Laufey. Now that is a kids bike worth owning.
Kids bikes with disk brakes - absolute revelation for my 5 year old. For the past couple of years we have been trying to get something my daughter can use confidently, trying softer stickier v-brake pads, adjusting Lever positions and spring return rate to no avail. Literally 2 minutes on some cheap used Magura MT2 brakes and the comment was "Dad these are so easy to use i don't need to pull with all my fingers" . The most expensive bit of converting from V-Brake to disk has been wheels, i ended up custom building some as i have the kit to do so but they were not cheap. Here is to hoping the trickle down of decent disk hubs and brakes continues with kids bikes - they have the most to gain from them.
that's awesome to hear! i finally got those tektro mini levers and have them installed on the GT. they work well, providing power to stop the wheel (and skid the rear) w/ little hands. i still see a pretty big effort to squeeze them compared to the discs though. it's also not an easy conversion b/c of bar diameter needed for the tektro levers. i'll update w/ a vid at some point.
Norco looks awesome. Thinking of buying a 16-inch Prevelo Zulu 2 for my 4-year-old. It is tough forking out $500 for a toddler’s bike only to grow out of it in two years.
consider buying something used for your 4-year-old and waiting until they can get on a 20" bike w/ gears? like you said, they grow out of them SO FAST.
I always grew up not having tech, however on my 10th bday I got an Xbox. After about a month I was already back on bike and only really use my Xbox on rainy days
@Silver sleek oh really I'm not really in BMX bikes I'm looking at some trek hardtails or full suspension might take me a while to get one cuz they're like $1,000
@Silver sleek you can either get used to it or search up how to put normal tires on a fat bike I don't know how hard or easy that process is but update me if you have any progress
I got my little one the GT stomper too. He loves it and the only problem was the brake pads rubbing the tire, you have to get it exactly right. Other than that he’s a terror on the trails 👍🏻
You should do an update to this video. Meaning as for me I like to get out on the trails with my son but unfortunately I was only able to get them a Walmart bike with that being said I would like to do some upgrades to his bike like fork and etc. but it makes it very difficult to find parts for kids bikes and there isn’t much TH-cam videos on doing upgrades to kids bikes as well.
Great review, I feel quality of bike matters to keep riding enjoyable. I learned this when I pony up the cash to buy a nice bike. The Walmart junk just won't cut it and actually deters others who wide with me who use them. Can't tell you how many times I let a freind ride my high end bike and seen them smile. My neighbor came home with a Cannondale hardtail the very next day.
Lil Shredder Prodigy is a bike that can take 16” and 20” wheels - full suspension too! Best bike out there - it has a slightly smaller frame than a normal 20” so for 4-6 year olds it’s perfect.
Also regardless of what kind of bike you get don’t forget to upgrade those slippery pedals! For good kids pedals the best out there imo is from helium racing... the mini’s are amazing! Light weight... lots of grip.
New subscriber here! Thanks for the vid very difficult to find info on this class of bike. Of the three which had the lowest possible seat height / standover height?
This looks like Eagle bike park. Trying to decide on a bike to get my son into riding and then if we like it get my daughter one when she is ready or my son a new one and hand down the other to my daughter.
Hi. I enjoyed your video. My 8 year old grandson is inexperienced but excited to start trail riding. He just had his first go, and loved it. I want to get something that will last and that he will enjoy and be able to manage. He prefers the grip gears. And I see inventory is hard to find presently! Every top 10 on the internet seems to list different bikes so I am baffled to say the least! Do you have an opinion on GT vs Marin, vs Raleigh vs Cleary? I don't want him to be discouraged by the bike being too heavy or too anything! Obviously I am not looking for a personal rundown on these, just your bottom line, if you think GT is a better choice than the others. I was almost sold on the Marin Bayview...until I found a lot of comments on the internet that the bike is way too heavy! (Also 24" is pushing it maybe, but he is growing so fast I might land there). Any guidance would be appreciated!
Cool bikes.last year I picked up a few bikes for my daughter.1 was a new bmx\mountain bike style manufactured in SC.my bad...got stuck on the USA somewhat local (we live in the Sandhills area of NC)it was a little big for her,heavy,hand breaks ,gears ect were intimidating I supose.went for a retro haha seat purple velvet no less,with new tires & some other stuff.& A trek.light weight frame .for 1980-90 standards.anyhow she tried all of them & seems to really like the trek.I got on it & noticed the crank is bent or maybe a peddle.not sure.the budget is pretty much non existent right no w .for now the simple breaks are what she's comfortable with.wondering if the slight bend in crank can be fixed?or not.thinking ....have her try all the bikes again. ,when she goes back to old faithful,sell others at a more than fair price & out some new parts & paint on the trek.she's 8 growing like a weed & the $ issue is temporary.just need to get a little more out of that bike.we aren't serious trail riders .YET.by this time next year I'd like to buy she & I some good bikes.maybe new maybe a couple that have been in someone's garage that lost out to the video game.just .something fun & comfortable.we are outdoor ppl.no VIDEO game in this house..wasn't my thing as a child & she doesn't seem interested in them either.my bike is decent but tires are shot .freebie from the dump..not bad actually.for now ,I suppose I'll replace the rubber on mine.& Go with it until we get the 2 new ones.don't have to be best of the best but would like to have the option of a long ride .any bikes you could suggest?& The upgrade kit looked good.thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.1st video.I will keep reading and watching .maybe look around on Craigslist.I'm ready to ride with her again.time is flying.thanks.Burke & Mary .Carthage NC
This was extremely helpful as we are facing the same dilemma with a 48" tall 5yo who is way beyond his 16" single speed and need gears. One question...is your 5yo long legged? Do you have a rough idea of his inseam measurement? Just trying to figure out if our little man would fit these 20" bikes. Thanks!
They all pale in comparison to woom bikes. best kids specific bike brand I think with great (re-sell) value, kids specific components and geometry. Best of all, even the first push bike without pedals features a hand brake my 2 year old managed to operate (though not yet master). So bad habits of coaster braking will never be formed. Looking forward to getting him his first pedal bike this year at less than 2 years old! Jeff Kendal-Weed also got one for his little gal, confirming my choice for best kids bike!
My 5 old son loves it I was worried about the money but now I can’t get him off it, and I have long forgotten about the cost. Just enjoying riding on the trails with him. Highly recommended.
do Americans really spend $500 for a kids bike? I feel so cheap now because I just bought my kid a $150 that looks like the ones in the review.... lol. nice review, it convinced me that I was too cheap.
When buying for kids, remember the weight difference. 25kg child riding a 12kg "grown up looking suspension MTB" is like a 80kg adult riding a 40kg bike. You try pushing up half your body weight up a hill.
I got a co-op rev 20 for my son and he loves it! He just turned six and every weekend he wakes me up wanting to hit the trails.
Excellent vid. I am a few years late as our lad is just now 5. A cannondale trail 20 has sorted us greatly but it is great to see yesteryears rides
Thanks for wonderful advice. Thanks to you, and me of course, my 6 y/o son now rides the Norco Fluid 2.3. His is the 2021 model and the price increased a bit since this video was made. I think it’s because in 2020 the rear break was mechanical but now both breaks are hydraulic.
Anywho.. thanks for making this video for dads like us. Very helpful!
You can also get internally geared mountain bikes in any wheel size, there are also suspension forks being made for wheels as small as 16”
Great vid! Good info for when my little guy is a few years older.
the first red mountain bike is good!Thanks for this vid
You're kid is a champ! I'm looking for a bike for my 7 year old. These look like good options.
Bought a Giant 20-D yesterday, 20" wheels, alloy frame, 7 speed shimano rear derailer, cost 1580 RMB(in Mainland China), roughly 228USD, Good for asian kids 6yo+.
So it wouldn't worked for our kid? He's Latino 🙄
Wait so only Asian kids >:( I’m American
I bought my son that norco and the bike is a lemon. Plastic bash guard broke in the first week. The chain is super loose with crazy chain slap chipping the paint off all over the place and perpetual falls off. I had the crankset replaced and a chainguard added. Still fell off. Fortunately the shop I bought it from refunded me on return. Replaced with an Orbea Laufey. Now that is a kids bike worth owning.
Kids bikes with disk brakes - absolute revelation for my 5 year old. For the past couple of years we have been trying to get something my daughter can use confidently, trying softer stickier v-brake pads, adjusting Lever positions and spring return rate to no avail. Literally 2 minutes on some cheap used Magura MT2 brakes and the comment was "Dad these are so easy to use i don't need to pull with all my fingers" . The most expensive bit of converting from V-Brake to disk has been wheels, i ended up custom building some as i have the kit to do so but they were not cheap.
Here is to hoping the trickle down of decent disk hubs and brakes continues with kids bikes - they have the most to gain from them.
that's awesome to hear! i finally got those tektro mini levers and have them installed on the GT. they work well, providing power to stop the wheel (and skid the rear) w/ little hands. i still see a pretty big effort to squeeze them compared to the discs though. it's also not an easy conversion b/c of bar diameter needed for the tektro levers. i'll update w/ a vid at some point.
Thanks for this. Currently considering a Wahoo 20 for a 7-year old. The only thing giving me pause is the absence of disc brakes.
Norco looks awesome. Thinking of buying a 16-inch Prevelo Zulu 2 for my 4-year-old. It is tough forking out $500 for a toddler’s bike only to grow out of it in two years.
consider buying something used for your 4-year-old and waiting until they can get on a 20" bike w/ gears? like you said, they grow out of them SO FAST.
I am getting the other version of the GT stomper with 24 inch wheels, (GT Boys' Stomper Ace 24'' Mountain Bike). I’m really excited for it!
good for u hope its a good condition!
@@its_strxappz9939 I’ve had it for about 10 months and it is amazing! I would 100% recommend it!
I always grew up not having tech, however on my 10th bday I got an Xbox. After about a month I was already back on bike and only really use my Xbox on rainy days
Same on my 6th birthday my big bro got himself a pc so I wAS happy
Are you a imposter......
@Silver sleek you can wheelie pretty much any bike but you're certainly not going to find a good bike for $100
@Silver sleek oh really I'm not really in BMX bikes I'm looking at some trek hardtails or full suspension might take me a while to get one cuz they're like $1,000
@Silver sleek you can either get used to it or search up how to put normal tires on a fat bike I don't know how hard or easy that process is but update me if you have any progress
I loved the message your video provided to parents. Thank you for the message.
I got my little one the GT stomper too. He loves it and the only problem was the brake pads rubbing the tire, you have to get it exactly right. Other than that he’s a terror on the trails 👍🏻
You know there is even better mtb for kids like the full suspension one my gosh some lucky kids these days
Biking money compared to kids tablets and game consoles. I wasn’t doing that earlier but now I feel good
I want to see a 20" Specialized Demo 8 or Scott Gambler 720....
I got both my kids used 20 inch specialized hotrock for $100 each and they love them 😂
You should do an update to this video. Meaning as for me I like to get out on the trails with my son but unfortunately I was only able to get them a Walmart bike with that being said I would like to do some upgrades to his bike like fork and etc. but it makes it very difficult to find parts for kids bikes and there isn’t much TH-cam videos on doing upgrades to kids bikes as well.
Great video. Very explanatory and well written.
Great review, I feel quality of bike matters to keep riding enjoyable. I learned this when I pony up the cash to buy a nice bike. The Walmart junk just won't cut it and actually deters others who wide with me who use them. Can't tell you how many times I let a freind ride my high end bike and seen them smile. My neighbor came home with a Cannondale hardtail the very next day.
Lil Shredder Prodigy is a bike that can take 16” and 20” wheels - full suspension too! Best bike out there - it has a slightly smaller frame than a normal 20” so for 4-6 year olds it’s perfect.
For a non-suspension bike I’m a huge fan of the Commencal Ramones.
Also regardless of what kind of bike you get don’t forget to upgrade those slippery pedals! For good kids pedals the best out there imo is from helium racing... the mini’s are amazing! Light weight... lots of grip.
How were the trigger shifters on the Trek compared to the grip shifter on GT for example? Which one was easier?
8:37 might be the best thing I've ever seen
😂😂😂 he was saying it as a joke quiltface 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆
I got my kids a Trek Jet 16” and then a Jet 20” albeit I would rather have them a bike with gears!
I just got kiddo a Scott Roxter. Plus sized tires on 20" rims.
Just got both kids Scott Roxter's, a 20" and 24" great bike at a good price. Well made and spec'ed.
Nathan what age is good for this bike
great review. I to am looking for my son he's 5 and the walmart clunker gotta GO. 🙌
Canon dale and co op at rei?
My son just turned 8. He rides an 18 inch BMX style bike right now. What size bike would you recommend he moves up to.
I ride a huffy oxide 20-inch and it's really good I got use to it in less than an hour so it's really nice and $148
New subscriber here! Thanks for the vid very difficult to find info on this class of bike. Of the three which had the lowest possible seat height / standover height?
I've bought GT stomper prime 20" to my daughter. But it'd be better if I bought Stomper Max beacause of 11-34 casette, not 14-28
You should review the spartan galaxy mountain bike
Is a size 20 mtb is good for adult also?
can you do a review on the Cleary meerkat 24?
You should add the diamondback syncr 24
Forgot.any specific bikes that we should avoid on used market?
How many money to buy in Nepal red cycle
This looks like Eagle bike park. Trying to decide on a bike to get my son into riding and then if we like it get my daughter one when she is ready or my son a new one and hand down the other to my daughter.
Eagle near Boise?
Trek or GT which one is better for a 6 years old? 18kg . Which bike is better?
Hi. I enjoyed your video. My 8 year old grandson is inexperienced but excited to start trail riding. He just had his first go, and loved it. I want to get something that will last and that he will enjoy and be able to manage. He prefers the grip gears. And I see inventory is hard to find presently! Every top 10 on the internet seems to list different bikes so I am baffled to say the least! Do you have an opinion on GT vs Marin, vs Raleigh vs Cleary? I don't want him to be discouraged by the bike being too heavy or too anything! Obviously I am not looking for a personal rundown on these, just your bottom line, if you think GT is a better choice than the others. I was almost sold on the Marin Bayview...until I found a lot of comments on the internet that the bike is way too heavy! (Also 24" is pushing it maybe, but he is growing so fast I might land there). Any guidance would be appreciated!
Cool bikes.last year I picked up a few bikes for my daughter.1 was a new bmx\mountain bike style manufactured in SC.my bad...got stuck on the USA somewhat local (we live in the Sandhills area of NC)it was a little big for her,heavy,hand breaks ,gears ect were intimidating I supose.went for a retro haha seat purple velvet no less,with new tires & some other stuff.& A trek.light weight frame .for 1980-90 standards.anyhow she tried all of them & seems to really like the trek.I got on it & noticed the crank is bent or maybe a peddle.not sure.the budget is pretty much non existent right no w .for now the simple breaks are what she's comfortable with.wondering if the slight bend in crank can be fixed?or not.thinking ....have her try all the bikes again. ,when she goes back to old faithful,sell others at a more than fair price & out some new parts & paint on the trek.she's 8 growing like a weed & the $ issue is temporary.just need to get a little more out of that bike.we aren't serious trail riders .YET.by this time next year I'd like to buy she & I some good bikes.maybe new maybe a couple that have been in someone's garage that lost out to the video game.just .something fun & comfortable.we are outdoor ppl.no VIDEO game in this house..wasn't my thing as a child & she doesn't seem interested in them either.my bike is decent but tires are shot .freebie from the dump..not bad actually.for now ,I suppose I'll replace the rubber on mine.& Go with it until we get the 2 new ones.don't have to be best of the best but would like to have the option of a long ride .any bikes you could suggest?& The upgrade kit looked good.thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.1st video.I will keep reading and watching .maybe look around on Craigslist.I'm ready to ride with her again.time is flying.thanks.Burke & Mary .Carthage NC
This was extremely helpful as we are facing the same dilemma with a 48" tall 5yo who is way beyond his 16" single speed and need gears. One question...is your 5yo long legged? Do you have a rough idea of his inseam measurement? Just trying to figure out if our little man would fit these 20" bikes. Thanks!
I am 13 and 54 inches tall but can fit a 27.5 inch bike
They all pale in comparison to woom bikes. best kids specific bike brand I think with great (re-sell) value, kids specific components and geometry. Best of all, even the first push bike without pedals features a hand brake my 2 year old managed to operate (though not yet master). So bad habits of coaster braking will never be formed. Looking forward to getting him his first pedal bike this year at less than 2 years old! Jeff Kendal-Weed also got one for his little gal, confirming my choice for best kids bike!
Would a 24 inch Walmart bike for 200$ be good, or should I look at one showcased in this video?
In this video
You would get more like if you had the bikes in the description.
You should add giant or carrera
Nice Bro Nice Baby Nice Cycling
Would love to get a commencal for my son.
so merch money
My 5 old son loves it I was worried about the money but now I can’t get him off it, and I have long forgotten about the cost. Just enjoying riding on the trails with him. Highly recommended.
SWTBRO I have commencal silver 20 inch
спасибо за обзор!
The GT stomper I don’t really like because I like riding mountain bikes with suspensions because it is safer and I can do jumps on it
Joke is that any of these bikes are more expensive than mine
Then you must not ride mountin champ.
exactly
Ar you selling it
whats the name for the red bike
The price is at 1:27 or 3:29 becuase i dont know what bike your talking about
Please can I buy it
do Americans really spend $500 for a kids bike? I feel so cheap now because I just bought my kid a $150 that looks like the ones in the review.... lol. nice review, it convinced me that I was too cheap.
Lol if ride the lil norco xc rather than my 2008 retro Carrera Vulcan
Will these work for an 12 year old
Cool 😎
Shout out to eagle Idaho
When buying for kids, remember the weight difference. 25kg child riding a 12kg "grown up looking suspension MTB" is like a 80kg adult riding a 40kg bike. You try pushing up half your body weight up a hill.
Eagle BMX bike park!
I am 10 and I ride a adult mountain bike I am from india that's why
Nice
I have a GT stomper and the highest speed I can set is up to 7
More videos
Thanks
I go away club badges was only one
Kuya tiga amereka kayo sayang bibili pa ako
I want a nishiki pueblo 20"
Show some mountain bike good for age 12 to 15
You think I’m rich?
Instead of you saying stop getting devices for children they don't even cost that much 😂
i dont like twister shifters they are too heavy to twist for a child
Suomi
ES
Does anyone when they send it off a jump scream I'm going to send it
What
Wut make sence plz
You don’t need gears kid get strong legs. He obv has no strength if he can’t make it up small hills.
He was 5 in the making of this video
Dinosaur Adam yeah. He still shouldn’t need gears I never used them as a kid. I still barely need them
Hm
The vid is asem
❤❤😊khyle🚵👶
The first women has no idea of the sport MTB
Gt is a complete garbage. Never again. Very heavy, never get proper breaks.