I wanted to revive the kid bike thread, as I think I found one sort of solution that fits the Riv train of thought.
I recently bought a new bike for my daughter (just turned 10) who is of normal size, albeit a bit long in the legs. I really didn't want to go with a 24" wheel bike - no reason other than it was yet another wheel size I would have to deal with. I started looking at the smallest 26" MTB bikes out there, but stumbled on a small Jamis hybrid (Coda Sport) that actually measured about 65cm at the low point of the top tube of their 14" frame size, which is key as it is less than the 70cm of her PBH. I was worried that the 700c wheels would be way out of hand as they are a full 7" taller than her prior 20" wheeled MTB. Also thought there would be an obscene amount of toe overlap with a frame this small. Long story short - she took it for a ride around the parking lot and loved it. No toe overlap, either. At this point it is a nice flat bar comfort bike that I can put up to a 35mm tire on. She can now easily keep up with my wife and I on trail rides, whereas before it was iffy. It has future potential as it can be "roadified/cyclocrossified". Best part is that it's a steel frame with normal OS tubing, so my parts mostly interchange. It's also pretty light at around 25#. Picked it up new for about $550 at the LBS. The funny thing was that I had found this same model a few years earlier when I was on the search for a steel frame bike for my wife. They have the same bike, which I'm sure added to the appeal... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjADYCj5 Another option. Brian Seattle, WA On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean < [email protected]> wrote: > I'd've considered the Rambler if I'd stumbled across it. I don't know that > I'd've gone for it; it is pricier than the one we bought and basically > looks like an identical frame. > > Unfortunately, what I want is for RBW to sell an Hillborne or AHH in my > son's size with Roadeo tubing in my son's size and sell the frameset for > $500. Okay, maybe $600. I might even go for a proper-sized Soma San Marco, > though I'd prefer that it handle wider tires with fenders. Again, with the > $500-$600 > > And I completely understand why that will not happen. > > :( > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > who will have a dilemma when his son fits a 48cm > > On Monday, June 25, 2012 8:27:11 AM UTC-5, Geoff Cisler wrote: > >> I've also been looking at this one: >> http://opusbike.com/en/bikes/**kids/24/rambler<http://opusbike.com/en/bikes/kids/24/rambler> >> >> it looks like a proper city bike, which is the kind of riding we do. At >> 27 lbs, it's certainly not light, but it looks pretty rugged. I figure on >> our next trip to Montreal, we'll check out a dealer and take one for a test >> ride. (or two, since I have twins) >> >> On the other side of the pond, there's also the German brand Puky, which >> I've seen in person and I really like. They have 20" and 24" in 3 or 7 >> speed IGH: >> http://www.puky.net/en/mod_**produkte_produkt/kategorie/** >> skyride_24_7_alu/produkt/**Skyride_24_7_ALU_flieder_**schwarz/index.html<http://www.puky.net/en/mod_produkte_produkt/kategorie/skyride_24_7_alu/produkt/Skyride_24_7_ALU_flieder_schwarz/index.html> >> >> I figure that my kids have already had 3 used bikes (12", 16", 20") each, >> their next one can be something a bit nicer. But I'm also happy to see all >> the other options people have posted! >> >> Geoff >> >> >> On Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:19:48 AM UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: >>> >>> The Specialized Hotrock 20 >>> Street<http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/kids/hotrockboys/hotrock20streetboys>is >>> a similar bike with 20-inch wheels. >>> >>> --Andy >>> >>> On Saturday, June 23, 2012 7:53:22 AM UTC-7, singlecross wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We have been happy with a Raleigh Scout 24" MTB for my 8 year old. We >>>>> went to this because my son was riding a 20" wheel singlespeed/coaster >>>>> brake and was getting tired after 8 miles or so of hilly riding, as you >>>>> would imagine. The biggest improvement was the gears for him because of >>>>> the >>>>> hills where we live. Grip shift 3x7 gearing for the hills, Aluminum frame >>>>> and NON-SUSPENSION! fork. I wish they made the same in a 20" wheel for my >>>>> 5 >>>>> year old. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.raleighusa.com/**archive/2011-youth/mtn-scout-**11/<http://www.raleighusa.com/archive/2011-youth/mtn-scout-11/> >>>> >>>> >>>> Adam >>>> Downeast Maine >>>> >>> >> On Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:19:48 AM UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: >>> >>> The Specialized Hotrock 20 >>> Street<http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/kids/hotrockboys/hotrock20streetboys>is >>> a similar bike with 20-inch wheels. >>> >>> --Andy >>> >>> On Saturday, June 23, 2012 7:53:22 AM UTC-7, singlecross wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We have been happy with a Raleigh Scout 24" MTB for my 8 year old. We >>>>> went to this because my son was riding a 20" wheel singlespeed/coaster >>>>> brake and was getting tired after 8 miles or so of hilly riding, as you >>>>> would imagine. The biggest improvement was the gears for him because of >>>>> the >>>>> hills where we live. Grip shift 3x7 gearing for the hills, Aluminum frame >>>>> and NON-SUSPENSION! fork. I wish they made the same in a 20" wheel for my >>>>> 5 >>>>> year old. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.raleighusa.com/**archive/2011-youth/mtn-scout-**11/<http://www.raleighusa.com/archive/2011-youth/mtn-scout-11/> >>>> >>>> >>>> Adam >>>> Downeast Maine >>>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8-JPK973IZAJ. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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