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With more features comes more maintenance and the potential for breaks and malfunctions, and it’s no different with suspension. If you’re going to get a kid’s bike with suspension, I would recommend spending a little bit more, as a cheap suspension is often more trouble than it’s worth. For bigger, older kids, it might be worth getting suspension if they are mongoose kids bikes planning on using the bike for mountain biking. It’s a good way to get them used to a slightly different riding style that comes with suspension. Aluminum is lighter, and still relatively strong, and I would recommend trying to get a bike with an aluminum frame. Kids’ bikes tend to be a lot heavier compared to their relative body weight than adults’ bikes.
They should be able to sit comfortably in the seat and reach the pedals. Their arms should be relaxed as they rest their hands on the handlebars. If your child cannot stand over the bike or has to stretch their arms to hold the handlebars, it’s likely the bike is too big for them. In case you want a mountain bike, both Mongoose and Schwinn offers this type of bike. So you can go for the cheaper one, that is the Schwinn Protocol 1.0. Other than that, you can check its frame design and choose which one you prefer.
Some bikes below are normally on our Top 10 list, but are currently out of stock. Over many years of testing Cleary Bikes, we’ve found them to be incredibly durable, making them a great option for families who want to pass bikes down to younger siblings. Built with a semi-upright geometry, the Revo positions the rider upright enough to help timid riders feel comfortable. With the ability to tilt the handlebars closer or farther away from the rider, the Revo can easily be customized to your rider’s preferred fit.
The earlier model’s design was a bit awkward, and only a good option for confident riders who could compensate for the strange geometry. With a few minor tweaks, the 2022 model is a much better fit for beginning and confident riders. While the Koda 2 16 bikes aren’t as fine-tuned or as lightweight as the more expensive bikes on this list, their overall geometry mongoose mountain bike and kid-friendly fit are pretty similar. If your budget is only $150 – $200, we happily recommend these bikes. Designed to prevent unsafe braking, SureStop has only one brake lever that sequentially engages the rear and front brakes. Not only it is the safest system on the market, but it’s also much easier to use than most traditional dual-hand brakes.
I have selected a range of bikes to cover all age groups, skill ranges, and bike types. But even when narrowing the decision down to one quality company, the decision can be fraught with difficulty. To help choose the perfect bike for that aspiring mountain biker, I’ll finish the article with a helpful guide crammed full of hints and tips that will help you select the right bike for your kid. From humble beginnings in a Southern California garage, Mongoose has been producing quality boys, girls and adult bikes for over 40 years. 99 Bikes stocks a wide range of Mongoose Kids, BMX, Mountain & Hybrid bikes in Australia at the very best prices.
The Mongoose Freestyle BMX Bike, ticks all the boxes for generating that early enthusiasm that can lead to a lifetime’s passion. This is a simple, and durable bike that looks cool enough that any boy would be thrilled to ride about the neighborhood on. Your bike will be built up at your local 99 bikes by one of our expert mechanics and safety checked prior to delivery.
There are a total of 24 models under the Mongoose BMX category, which also fall into two styles. Their BMX Freestyle bikes are sturdy and can withstand anything you throw at it. At the same time, BMX Race bikes suit newcomers and beginners as well as experts in the field.