1 of these 5 bikes is the perfect gift for your kid
There's something iconic about a child finding a bike with bow on it by the Christmas tree. You should make that happen this season.
There’s something iconic about a child finding a bike with bow on it by the Christmas tree. You should make that happen this season.
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The MEC Col XS ($725, mec.ca) is a proper road bike for a young rider. The aluminum frame rolls on 650b wheels. The eight-speed, 13-26 tooth Shimano cassette works with Shimano Claris 46/34-tooth rings.[space height=”12″][divider]
The Alysa 24 by Raleigh ($380, raleigh-canada.ca) is made for a girl who is ready for bigger adventures on the bike. It’s 1-by! A 36-tooth chainring runs a KMC Z51 chain back to a Shimano Shimano seven-speed, 13-28 tooth cassette. Raleigh suggests this bike is right for riders nine to 12 years old.[space height=”12″][divider]
Start a budding cyclist, ages 2 to 5, with no pedals. Let the rider learn to balance on Runners aluminum push bicycle ($119, mec.ca). The seat height can be adjusted from 37 to 48 cm. There’s even a bit of suspension for little big hucks.[space height=”12″][divider]
If a young rider is lucky enough to have a quiver bike, the Specialized Fatboy 20 ($1,299, specialized.com) is a great option. The 20″ Specialized Stout XC 90 wheels come with 4″-wide Specialized Ground Control Fat tires, which can take on sand and snow.[space height=”12″][divider]
The Trek Fuel Ex Jr ($2,400, trekbikes.com) is a serious full-suspension mountain bike for the serious young mountain biker, from 4’4″ to 5′ tall. The front fork, X-Fusion Velvet RL, provides 90 mm of travel. Shifting is managed by Shimano Deore parts. Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brakes brings things to a stop.
