The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
Cannondale Trail 24 Kids' Bike
$599.00
With its lightweight alloy frame, 24 in. wheels and smooth suspension fork, the kids' Cannondale Trail 24 bike is built for smooth speed and adventure, on or off road.
Key Details
Wheel Size
24 inches
Fork Travel
50 millimeters
Number of Gears
8 gear(s)
- Features a light, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame and bump-smoothing front suspension fork
- Equipped with 8-speed gearing with light-action trigger shifter
- 24 in. alloy rims come with fast-rolling knobby tires
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy, rim brakes, rack/fender mounts |
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | SunTour XCT-JR 24, 50 mm travel, 1-1/8 in. steerer, coil, with cantilever mounts |
| Fork Travel | 50 millimeters |
| Crankset | Prowheel, Pro-V30, 145 mm length, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper |
| Shifters | 8-speed trigger shifter |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT M21S |
| Rear Cogs | 12-32T, 8-speed |
| Number of Gears | 8 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Promax V-Brake |
| Brake Levers | Alloy, linear pull |
| Rims | Cannondale, lightweight alloy, 24 in., 28 h |
| Wheel Size | 24 inches |
| Tires | Kenda Small Block 8, 24 x 1.95 in. |
| Tire Width | 1.95 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Lightweight Alloy, 25.4 mm, 580 mm |
| Stem | Forged and machined aluminum, 30 mm with fitted stem cover |
| Seat Post | One-piece, clamp-less, alloy, 25.4 mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Kid's Comfort |
| Pedals | Wellgo Composite Platform with reflectors, 1/2 in. |
| Headset | 1-1/8 inches |
| Chain | KMC Z8.1, 8-speed |
| Weight | 25 lbs. 14.7 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
Cannondale Bikes (215833)
| 24 IN | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'0" - 4'9" |
| Reach | 34.5 |
| Stack | 51.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 51.2 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 32.5 |
| Standover Height | 58.7 |
| Head Tube Length | 9.5 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 23.6 |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 |
| Chainstay | 42.5 |
| Fork Offset | 4 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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Bj83
WA
Good bike, very short seat post.
1 year ago
The bike is great so far and seems to be a high quality build for the price. I am disappointed with the seat post. It is integrated with the seat (so no seat swapping or adjusting) and is a very short post. My son is at the bottom of the height range for this bike and the seat post is already at the maximum height, meaning there will be no room for him to grow with the bike. I will be needing to buy a new seat post and seat. Seems like a big oversight on this build, but thankfully should be solveable for another $50.
Yes , I recommend this product
Mosi
Nice bike, can't stand up to an 8 year old kid
1 year ago
We've had it less than two weeks. Already the brake handle has bent and broken, and now the rear derailleur hanger bent, the gears have gotten all out of whack rubbing against the spokes. I've adjusted it properly twice, then it's broken again a day later. I think I'm better off getting him a less expensive bike, at this stage. It is heartbreaking. It's going back.
RaisingTheBar
Plano, TX
Bike runs small
1 year ago
The bike runs small even with the seat stem all the way up. The seat is small and hard, I had to get a gel seat cover so my child could ride without complaining. The bike runs well and the gears shift smoothly. Easy to maneuver.
No, I do not recommend this product
BenG
Northern Virginia
Great mtb for older kids
1 year ago
What a great deal on a kids mtb. Purchased because my child uses click shifters and needed to go up from 20 inch to 24 inch wheel size. Had been looking at used bikes, but this was not that much more for a new bike.
Yes , I recommend this product