[bobkatebob]

BKB Jr has a lapierre technic lite 20" that he has grown out of.
http://www.mtbchannel.com/gammes2010/Lapierre/8628/Tecnic-20-Lite
I think it's a perfect mix between light enough yet rugged enough.
In good condition though 1 uplift scar. Yep rugged enough for the alps.
It's the burnt orange colour.
I am sure he was 6 until about 8 when he rode it though it was on the small side in the end.
(He went to a small adult mtb after)
The thing is using age is only a guide as he is now 10 and only an inch shorter than me :-S

If anyone's interested in the bike you can you contact Neil H for photos etc.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

That looks sweet, where is it BKB? Could well be interested.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Out of interest weighed the 20inch wheel Decathlon one we have 11.8kg.

[ianv]

This is awesome 


125 by ianvincent, on Flickr

Bit pricey though!

[bobkatebob]

where is it BKB? Could well be interested.

It's in Font at the moment but if interested it could come over to the UK around the 11th Nov. Neil can supply you with pics etc.

[bobkatebob]

Ianv,
If you want to go down that route but don't want to spend totally silly money then I saw the commencal store has an outlet section with decent kids mtb just old models. The other option is that the bike rental places in the alps usually sell off their old stock at the end of the season but I think you might have missed this years now.

[ianv]

My lad is pretty much sorted till 2015, when the really silly money starts

Demo 8 with air suspension

[Jim]

anyone got anything else to add to this thread now everyones 5-6 year olds have new bikes?

[nai]

My girl had the Specialized at about age 4 but had grown out of it by 6, knees hitting handlebars etc., she's not exactly big for her age either.  I tried her on various 18" bikes but they were all too big so I had to get her another 16" bike from Decathlon.

The decathlon has a bigger size range, was half the price and is perfectly good enough for what she needs.  Only better feature on the Specialized is the reverse pedal braking but she gets on ok (ish) with the oversize easy-pull leavers on the Decathlon.

[ianv]

Just seen this on pb. wicked bike if it fits anyone's kid ( 24" so 7 up).



http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1422918/

There is also this if anyone is feeling flush!



http://www.propain-bikes.com/de/shop/FrechDax+2014-46/  16 and 20" versions

[old cheese]

 Managed to get jacob a Giant xtc 20" wheel bike for £120, excellent condition. Seems to be good and about 10 1/2 pounds. He is a little small on it but can rid eit ok. I am very glad I didn't for for the hotrock 14" now.