None of your Islabke/Frog bike nonsense, this is a proper mountain just like Dad's or Mum's
It's based around an extra small Voodoo Bantu frame - maybe not fancy but a surprisingly light alloy frame which measures up 13" c to c seat tube and a 21" top tube.
The bits that help make it kid specific but still a true MTB are the FSA Moto X cranks that were professionally cut down and tapped to 155mm and the 24" Shimano/Singletrack wheels. I built the bike up for my son when he was 9 with the intention of popping in some 26" wheels as he grew. Have just reached that point but then I got tempted with a small Ragley frame and a shed full of spare parts......
Other bits of the build are
- Marzocchi something or other air forks (MX Comp maybe?)
- Alifine hydraulic disk brakes
- SLX Shifters and front mech / XT rear
- 12/36 9 speed cassette
It's a lovely little true mountain bike that's light with good range of gears with a 2x9 setup to get up virtually all hills. It's looks and feels like the real thing .... I suppose because it is!
It's in pretty good condition - it has a few minor paint chips and the likes but my son has taken good care of it. I'll give it a proper clean before collection or posting so the new owner gets something nice and shiny.
Difficult to know where to price it but basing it on being a proper mountain bike, £250 would seem about right for the spec.
Also happy to break the bike down
Frame with headset and seatclamp - £60
Forks - £60
Wheels with tyres and tubes - £70
Chainset with chainrings, bashring and bottom bracket - £50
All prices plus postage
It's based around an extra small Voodoo Bantu frame - maybe not fancy but a surprisingly light alloy frame which measures up 13" c to c seat tube and a 21" top tube.
The bits that help make it kid specific but still a true MTB are the FSA Moto X cranks that were professionally cut down and tapped to 155mm and the 24" Shimano/Singletrack wheels. I built the bike up for my son when he was 9 with the intention of popping in some 26" wheels as he grew. Have just reached that point but then I got tempted with a small Ragley frame and a shed full of spare parts......
Other bits of the build are
- Marzocchi something or other air forks (MX Comp maybe?)
- Alifine hydraulic disk brakes
- SLX Shifters and front mech / XT rear
- 12/36 9 speed cassette
It's a lovely little true mountain bike that's light with good range of gears with a 2x9 setup to get up virtually all hills. It's looks and feels like the real thing .... I suppose because it is!
It's in pretty good condition - it has a few minor paint chips and the likes but my son has taken good care of it. I'll give it a proper clean before collection or posting so the new owner gets something nice and shiny.
Difficult to know where to price it but basing it on being a proper mountain bike, £250 would seem about right for the spec.
Also happy to break the bike down
Frame with headset and seatclamp - £60
Forks - £60
Wheels with tyres and tubes - £70
Chainset with chainrings, bashring and bottom bracket - £50
All prices plus postage
