The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
woom EXPLORE 5 Kids' Bike
$819.00
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A super cool, go-anywhere, do-it-all bike, the kids' woom EXPLORE 5 offers riders aged 7 to 11 years comfort and control with an unmistakable look featuring bold colors in a matte finish.
Key Details
Wheel Size
24 inches
Number of Gears
8 gear(s)
- Powerful Promax hydraulic disc brakes offer reliable stopping power even when operated with minimal force for more control and more safety
- 8-speed microSHIFT shifting with trigger shifter
- All-terrain tires from Schwalbe are extremely lightweight, agile and fast-rolling with reliable all-weather grip for every surface
- Frame design features more pedal-efficient, performance-focused geometry with a flatter kink and more defined tube profiles than past woom designs
- Revisited grips are slimmer and more age-appropriate for added comfort on longer rides
- Designed in collaboration with Selle Royale, the age-appropriate saddle is a game-changer when it comes to comfort
- Seatpost shim: a plastic insert inside the seat tube prevents scratches
- 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
- 20% off shop services
- 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 | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | OE4H fork with 1 in. steerer, painted |
| Crankset | 3-piece square taper alloy forged 130 mm cranks with 28T alloy forged narrow-wide chainring and chainguard |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, steel, 68/107 mm; plastic sleeve, 2 cartridges sealed bearings, axle drilled through, Shimano cone; BSA 1.37x24, square taper |
| Shifters | microSHIFT Acolyte trigger shifter |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Acolyte |
| Rear Cogs | SunRace CSM55 8-speed cassette 11-34T |
| Number of Gears | 8 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Promax hydraulic disc brakes |
| Brake Levers | Promax short-reach levers; reach: 73-80 mm |
| Rims | WOM-18: 20 in., ORG, black |
| Front Hub | 24-hole (AE-970FSQ-24H-W) |
| Rear Hub | 24-hole (AE-970RSB-24H-W) |
| Wheel Size | 24 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Billy Bonkers |
| Tire Width | 2 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | woom-designed handlebar |
| Stem | woom vario stem |
| Seat Post | AEST seatpost 25.4 x 260 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Royale ORH 5 |
| Pedals | Large pedal, one-piece engineering plastic body with ZU structure, 9/16 in., BS REFL, boron axle, BK |
| Headset | Headset, compression ring 25.4/33/8.2 slotted; bearing 30.15/41 45; crown race 30/41 slotted |
| Chain | 100 links, including non-reusable missing link (CL571) |
| Weight | 19 lbs. 13.5 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
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Elshan K
Lynnwood, WA
Very nice bike!
1 month ago
This is my son's 9 year old borthday gift. We loved bike so much, especially my son loved it so much. It has very light frame and beautiful acceleration and break are super safe.
Yes , I recommend this product