Thank you for reviewing this genre of bike. I spend a lot of time looking at kids bikes and feeling overwhelmed by the tension that exists between wanting a safe and fun bike (which so often comes down to weight for kids) and not wanting to go overboard on the most extravagant gear. Prevelo stuff, along with Early Rider, Commencal and Trailcraft, are all on the short list for my little one. A big bummer for me is that the brands my local shops carry (ie all the main MTB brands) tend to have bikes on the heavier end for nearly the same price as these more boutique brands. I typically like to support local shops but it's harder in this case.
July 15, 2024, 4:23 p.m. - Brian Moreaux
Thank you for reviewing this genre of bike. I spend a lot of time looking at kids bikes and feeling overwhelmed by the tension that exists between wanting a safe and fun bike (which so often comes down to weight for kids) and not wanting to go overboard on the most extravagant gear. Prevelo stuff, along with Early Rider, Commencal and Trailcraft, are all on the short list for my little one. A big bummer for me is that the brands my local shops carry (ie all the main MTB brands) tend to have bikes on the heavier end for nearly the same price as these more boutique brands. I typically like to support local shops but it's harder in this case.