@Kntr, thank you. TBH I would like to avoid tire as heavy as High Roller if possible. Think they weigh in about 1050-1100g, compared to Big Betty's 780g, plus they are pretty hard compound compared to 3C of the BBs.
I am open to further 24" tire suggestions, so pls share if you know of any...
Hi Guys,
I hope all these DH dads that contributed to this thread, that has been so helpful to us, can help me.
I want to keep my son on 24" wheels for while still, but i am finding it extremely difficult to find tires!
He loves Schwalbe Big Betty 24, but i cant find them anywhere to buy...
I have seen these cranks. I agree they are perfect for bigger boys like yours.
If you were willing to change the rear hub to Canfield brothers 9t you could even run 32t chainring with micro chain guide giving you more bb clearance. But thats perhaps great effort and expense for small gain...
Thanks Jim Mac, I am trying to teach him basics before he tries to go too fast.
Bizutch, it's my favorite pic from the holiday, even though we are not riding in it.
It just sums up the father and son time, all the chatting on the lift ....
Me and Milan have spent some time in the French Alps.
We have really enjoyed the time there, and I think he has ridden very well for 6 year old.
Here are couple of pictures and a video.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/334663/
Oldranger, that's great jumping!
Thank you for sharing Ben details. Its very helpful for guys like me, who have smaller kid, to help as make predictions on when to switch bikes, wheels etc.
I think if you really want to measure difference between the 24/26" wheels, you could. Just use GPS...
That is a very cool bike Oldranger!!
How does he fit on the Demo at that height?
May I ask what rims and stem did you use?
Also have you got any pictures of your old SX Trail?
I have managed to find almost unused 2010 Fox 32 Van R with 15mm axle and 1 1/8 steer tube. I have bought black spring (lightest one they sell) for it. And I will service it before we go for our trip.
Yes single pivot one is good for size, for a small kid.
Its 5cm smaller then FSR one. I have...
So I feel I need to share my son’s new bike build as this thread has been quite an inspiration and source of information in making the build happen.
My son is 6, and most of the time he rides/races BMX. This bike is his holiday/Alps bike. He has ridden in French Alps since he was 4. Last...
Tunski, thanks for the responce and the diagram.
I was assuming you were using Capreo freehub, on some other shimano hub. You have instead modified one.
I am aware that I would need special tool for the Capreo ring.
Thanks
Well that's up to you, I didnt want to spend too much money, as I knew my son would be riding it only for one season. So I had the original rims, spokes and nipples laced to Shimano Deore hubs.
If you can change the whole wheels, you could really lighten up the wheels, go with less spokes...
I dont think you can change the chain ring on the cranks, I'll double check when bike comes back from school :)
Personally, I think the biggest advantage of 24 inch bikes is that you can run real 26 inch forks.
You can get any 80-100mm used fork and it will be more adjustable then any stock...
RE gearing, to get good range of gears, you will have to change the rear hub, so you can get 9 or 10 speed cassette on. My son has 9sp 11-32 and can ride up most hills. If you live somewhere really hilly, you may want to get 10sp 11-36 cassette. Once they have 36-36, they can ride up almost...
I have build my son Hotrock 20, I have stripped it down to frame. Changed spring, and cut down the elastometer bottom and top out stops in the fork.
Got new hubs to get 9sp gearing, changed stem, bars, saddle, V-brakes, cassette, shifter, mech, and chain. About half of the parts were used in...
Well, looks like my boy could even fit on the Gromhit this year, wow.
But I am already in process of building him nice Hotrock 20 for this season, it will be easier to manoeuvre for him off road, and learn new skills on it. It should also be easier for him manhandle the bike too (or boyhandle...
Thanks kickstand for the pictures, yes I agree, he does need shorter cranks.
When you install them, can you take some more pictures please?
How does he find getting on and off the bike ATM?
And does he ride the bike off road at all?
Thanks
26" front wheel and 170 fork should be good for your girl, as she is fits the bike well now.
I don't think the 20" rear wheel is a good idea either, should he bottom out the rear suspension, he could even hit the chainring, and would create all sorts of other geometry issues. May be try the...
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