ChrispyKreme
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I've been looking used for a while but have no luck finding more then a hotrock or mt220. Not that there bad at all but look more trail then performance. My budget is 1k so the trail ridge is out.
Youth mountain bike advice
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Matt_
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The 26 superfly is an awesome bike, I hope he fits!
ChrispyKreme
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At 4'4 he's right there for either one it seems
ChrispyKreme
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Yea I bet, I've been look in for a while used or leftover but you know the deal. Not so many parents see the sport in kids bikes. Let me know when your free to get them riding on a weekend
Matt_
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Will do. Weekends are normally packed, but I try to squeak out for a ride whenever there's breathing room. Sunday mornings are usually good once Sunday School ends.
Check out the Allaire TM schedule. We try to make every one of those, and there's a ride afterwards. If you can't make it to TM, come for the ride.
Check out the Allaire TM schedule. We try to make every one of those, and there's a ride afterwards. If you can't make it to TM, come for the ride.
ChrispyKreme
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Well brielle is getting a 26 in for sat morning. The choice is trek 26 superfly or specialized riprock 24 expert. I haven't ruled out the 24 superfly but he's right at the 26 so it seems crazy not to go that route At the same price point its gonna be a tough call. Ill snap a pic of it this weekend the rip rock even at the expert level still only has 1x10 vs 26 has the 1x11
Tarroneus
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any thoughts on DiamondBack? Just got my REI dividend...
https://www.rei.com/product/113850/diamondback-line-24-boys-bike-2017
https://www.rei.com/product/113850/diamondback-line-24-boys-bike-2017
Matt_
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Looks like a solid platform! Noticed that the pictures have the XCR fork but the description says XCT... if it actually comes with the XCR that's a huge win. Based on other 24" bikes currently available in that price range, I'd give it a shot especially if you have REI discount points.
Edit, am I reading this right, that the model up with a lighter fork is 33lb?
https://www.rei.com/product/108561/diamondback-syncr-24-boys-bike-2017
For $250 more, and what should be at least 1lb lighter than the other version, I'd give this one a close look and verify the weight... should be closer to 25lb if the other bike is actually 27 as the spec states
@Chrisbfuse looks like I'm heading to Allaire tomorrow. What time do you want to meet so I can check out the new bike?
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qclabrat
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haven't read this thread completely, but if you are going 26" won't an older well spec'd XS 26r be about the same size?
ChrispyKreme
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Brielle says bike should be built around noon to check out, so a safe bet if say 2
Tarroneus
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I saw that as well and thought it was strange. I think that's more than I want to spend though. Keeping it $500-ish I'm looking at the Diamondback Line 24, Specialized RipRock, Scott Scale 24 JR Plus.
Matt_
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I hear ya, actually just impressed with the spec on that bike. The XCR air spring fork is 1 lb lighter and is a $150-200 upgrade alone, that's what caught my eye. Then the 11spd NX drivetrain that comes on most adult bikes that are 2 or 3x the msrp, Sram crank, and a few other odds & ends. Make it a combination gift, birthday + something lol
I fully admit I'm probably close to the ridiculous spectrum when I consider my kids bikes.... but I have 4 of them and expect a lot of use as they're passed down. If this was a one kid use, I'd probably have a tough time convincing myself to swing the $800.
Matt_
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An after lunch ride sounds good, and hopefully be less crowded.
ChrispyKreme
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Ill post as soon as its ready
