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Scott Trowbridge
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 25, 2012
Strengths: This is an awesome kids bike!! I wish I had a bike like this when I was under the age of 5. Our son started off on a Strider balance bike at the age of 2, then transitioned to a cheap 12", then to this bike. The quality is very good and the weight is better then average. We looked and looked on Craig's list for a used one but we could not find one. A used Hotrock sells quickly!Weaknesses: It is a little pricey but worth it. Our boy should be on this for a few years. We purchased an extended seat post so he can ride it for longer as he grows taller.Bottom Line: Get one for your kid!!
Purchased At: Roswell Bikes
Bike Setup: Stock
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dbabuser
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: April 24, 2012
Strengths: Currently lightest bike in this wheelsize that I could find available in the US, and it's well made.Weaknesses: No freewheel option. Older models have heavier steel forks and handlebars. Geometry caters to beginners.Bottom Line: My daughter started out at 2 on a Strider (weighed 8 lbs), and by 3.5 was riding a junk 12" bike w/o training wheels. That bike weighed 25lbs, and at the time, she was only 8 or 10 lbs heavier than it. The Hotrock 12 (14 lbs) was next, and she rode it for about a year before outgrowing it, and I was able to find a used older Hotrock 16 (19.5 lbs). Our neighbor bought a new one around the same time for his boy, so I've been able to see the differences. The new ones aren't inexpensive (even used ones), but are worth a bit more based on their lighter weight.
It's been a great bike for her, once I found some lower bars (she's small for her age - 5 years old, and still around 41" tall) and replaced the seat and tires with lighter/ better parts (got it down to 17.5 lbs). She's not quite ready to go up a size yet, which is why the geometry is an issue. She's loves the skatepark, and is working on learning to wheelie and jump, but the bike's beginner intent works against her - both the extra stable long chainstays and the coaster brake. Unless she hits a big growth spurt soon, we'll be looking into the new line of kid's bike by Cult, which reportedly are more performance oriented and come with a freewheel.
Duration Product Used: Denver skatepark
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Kent 12" bmx, Hotrock 12
Bike Setup: Stock, with 2" rise aluminum bars, Crupi integrated seat/post combo, Specialized 16" Rhythm Lite tires, Odyssey Pitbull rear hand brake
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mtnbiker72
a Date Reviewed: April 12, 2012
Strengths: Lightweight alloy frame and fork, alloy rims, threadless headsetWeaknesses: NONEBottom Line: This is the best 16" kids bike on the market, it is lighter than just about anything else out there. Quality A1 frame and fork with a real 1 1/8" headset makes this bike solid. Don't burden your kid with a boat anchor made from heavy hi-tensile steel. Initial cost is high but these easily resell for over $100 used so your net cost will be the same as a heavy steel clunker.
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moosehead
a All Mountain Rider
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: April 4, 2012
Strengths: Great geometry for kids keeps seat lower to ground, but bike has a cool BMX feel and look. Low CG great for kids learning balance. Light aluminum frame with cool color in blue. Nicest kid rig we have had, after at least a half dozen or so.Weaknesses: Didn't find it sooner.Bottom Line: Both our kids learned to pedal without training wheels around age 3 or so straight from the Striders.
Favorite Trail: Taberstash
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Cycleton
Similar Products Used: Striders, Walmart kids bikes, Diamondback something or other, 12-14" wheeled bikes that were unsafe as pedals hit the ground upon any turning tilt.
Bike Setup: Stock plus a bell.
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lowaired
a Weekend Warrior
from CaDate Reviewed: February 14, 2012
Strengths: great price and aluminum frame is much lighter than all of the competitors at this level 16 lbs !!!Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: perfect for 3-5 year old gap!!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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$170.00
Purchased At: Shop
Similar Products Used: haro , redline , trek 24-26lbs
Bike Setup: 16 no training wheels
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