I don’t love the Box 8spd drivetrain on her bike. The clutch tension is a bit much to shift through sometimes (especially learning to shift). For kids bike spec I think MicroShift is where it’s at with the lighter action AND the ability to turn the clutch off.
Anyways, I got on that tangent because the 42t on the Box is great especially because for rolling terrain (and being six starting/stoping) her seat is quite low for pedaling.
We’re still figuring out seat height. Little bumps for me are big step downs for her and the trails are littered with them so bike-body separation is key.
Nov. 26, 2020, 3:20 p.m. - Andrew Major
I don’t love the Box 8spd drivetrain on her bike. The clutch tension is a bit much to shift through sometimes (especially learning to shift). For kids bike spec I think MicroShift is where it’s at with the lighter action AND the ability to turn the clutch off. Anyways, I got on that tangent because the 42t on the Box is great especially because for rolling terrain (and being six starting/stoping) her seat is quite low for pedaling. We’re still figuring out seat height. Little bumps for me are big step downs for her and the trails are littered with them so bike-body separation is key.