forteh Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 1/15/2022 at 3:43 PM, forteh said: So following the 14" belter that turned out to be a 16" belter we've accidentally a whole Isla cnoc14s The child isn't three yet, can't pedal yet but at least he's sorted for the next few years So, 20+ months later and he's been refusing to have the pedals on the belter and insisting on using it as a giant balance bike. So much so that if we put the pedals on, he would get the allen key to take them off and refuse to get on the bike! This happened yesterday Finally! Just got on an pedalled off, not a worry. Seat has now been moved up and he may be racing next year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 12, 2024 Report Share Posted June 12, 2024 Further updates, he's now training with Lichfield CCC, looking to do his first xc race at the summer classic at cannock chase next month (if he doesn't decide he can't be bothered to race on the morning!) and just accidentally a whole 20" early rider for 45 quid He's still 3" too short to ride it yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted November 7, 2024 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2024 So it’s time for 24” wheels, and kids bikes are insanely priced, especially second hand, compared to what you can get in an adult size! anyone know of any uber short old school 26” frames I could mash some 24” wheels on? Amusingly If I hold the bike so he can climb on he can ride the cannondale with a 120mm stem on 🤣 he’s just got nowhere to go when he stops! or any other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 14, 2024 Report Share Posted November 14, 2024 On 11/7/2024 at 7:04 PM, manuel said: So it’s time for 24” wheels, and kids bikes are insanely priced, especially second hand, compared to what you can get in an adult size! anyone know of any uber short old school 26” frames I could mash some 24” wheels on? Amusingly If I hold the bike so he can climb on he can ride the cannondale with a 120mm stem on 🤣 he’s just got nowhere to go when he stops! or any other recommendations? We've got a whyte 303 looking for a home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted Monday at 12:19 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 12:19 PM So after an age of looking at kids bikes and not liking any, or the prices... I found a nukeproof cub scout frame for £100. its a cool thing. Total spend got a little out of hand but had some fun building it and the wheels. Had a random bonus at work so... Rockshox 130mm Recon RL (waay overkill but meh they were cheap, run a good amount of sag) Dartmoor raptor 30mm rims on DT clones 142*12. Maxxis minions tubeless. 9 speed 11-42 proper clutch rear mech. 28t up front on 150mm cranks (24mm shimano type steel splined axle). Gives an equivalent of my 32/50T 29er. Clarks 4pot brake clones (really really nice and dirt cheap) Its completely daft and Griff can't ride it the way it should be, but he needs all the help he can get at the moment, so I went for it. It needs some finishing off - pedals and some lower bars for sure, some crank/chainline adjustment but its pretty mega. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted Monday at 01:22 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:22 PM 1 hour ago, manuel said: So after an age of looking at kids bikes and not liking any, or the prices... I found a nukeproof cub scout frame for £100. its a cool thing. Total spend got a little out of hand but had some fun building it and the wheels. Had a random bonus at work so... Rockshox 130mm Recon RL (waay overkill but meh they were cheap, run a good amount of sag) Dartmoor raptor 30mm rims on DT clones 142*12. Maxxis minions tubeless. 9 speed 11-42 proper clutch rear mech. 28t up front on 150mm cranks (24mm shimano type steel splined axle). Gives an equivalent of my 32/50T 29er. Clarks 4pot brake clones (really really nice and dirt cheap) Its completely daft and Griff can't ride it the way it should be, but he needs all the help he can get at the moment, so I went for it. It needs some finishing off - pedals and some lower bars for sure, some crank/chainline adjustment but its pretty mega. I really wish I'd bought the 26" full build of this for my daughter when CRC were going through the ringer. Think they got down to about £300 for a full build or £70ish for the frame only! 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted Monday at 04:26 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 04:26 PM Yeah the 24” frames were like £30! But I think I’ve done ok. The 24” version of Griffs current bike was £550 and that is a bit pants. I think I’ll be able to sell it for the same or more than I’ve paid when he is done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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