Thank you for this video. I took my son to Decathlon and made him try out both the 24 inch rockrider and 24 inch original variants. The rockrider has the mountain tires while the original has the hybrid tires. also they differ in the frame shape (the triangle). when my son sits on the seat he can reach both sides by his toes only. I am thinking whether I should get this one or 20 inch one? On 20 inch he flat foots on both sides, so fear is he may outgrow it quite soon. If I get the 24 inch one should I get the MTB version or the hybrid tire version? and should I get with the stabilizing wheels on both sides? sorry - I know a lot of questions there 🙂but would appreciate if you can throw some light.

@TheBeardManOnCycle

8 ай бұрын

Hi CatchJyoti, Thanks for your comment and questions about your son's bike! I'm happy to help. Let me summarize what you said: * You took your son to Decathlon to try out the 24" Rockrider and 24" Original bikes. * The Rockrider has mountain tires and the Original has hybrid tires. * The frames are different shapes (the triangle). * Your son can only touch the ground with his toes on both sides when sitting on the seat. * You're wondering whether to get the 24" or 20" bike. * He can flat-foot on both sides of the 20" bike, but you're worried he'll outgrow it quickly. * If you get the 24" bike, you're not sure whether to get the MTB or hybrid tire version, or whether to get stabilizing wheels. That's a lot to think about! Here are some thoughts: ** 24" vs. 20" - It sounds like the 24" bike might be a better choice in the long run, even if he can't flat-foot yet. Kids grow quickly, and he'll be able to use the 24" bike for longer. You could always lower the seat for now so he can reach the ground. ** MTB vs. hybrid tires - If your son plans to do mostly off-road riding, the MTB tires would be a good choice. They provide better traction on dirt and gravel. If he'll be doing mostly on-road riding, the hybrid tires would be a good option. They're smoother and faster on pavement. ** Stabilizing wheels - These can be helpful for young kids who are still learning to balance. They can give them more confidence and help them avoid falls. However, they can also make it harder for kids to learn to balance on their own. Once your son is comfortable riding without them, you can take them off. Ultimately, the best decision is the one that you and your son feel most comfortable with. If you're still not sure, you could always take him back to Decathlon and let him try out the bikes again. The staff there can also offer their expert advice. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy riding!