Good point with the plus tires offering similar suspension to cheap suspension products.
I agree that rigid is good and for most applications sufficient for kids, especially given the fact that a suspension fork is always much heavier than a rigid one. Considering that even the Belter, one of if the most lightweight 16" bikes out there, weighs probably at least 25% of the rider's weight, that really makes a difference.
Imagine you'd have to ride a bike that weighs 25% of your weight (without an engine)...
March 4, 2019, 2 p.m. - Reini Wagner
Good point with the plus tires offering similar suspension to cheap suspension products. I agree that rigid is good and for most applications sufficient for kids, especially given the fact that a suspension fork is always much heavier than a rigid one. Considering that even the Belter, one of if the most lightweight 16" bikes out there, weighs probably at least 25% of the rider's weight, that really makes a difference. Imagine you'd have to ride a bike that weighs 25% of your weight (without an engine)...