Ability Level: Able to ride with some developed skills and has reasonable responsibility. Ready for handbrakes only.
We have combined our low gravity concept ergonomic frame with the very best cassette gears and tough wheels for the greatest safety and rideability.
It delivers a dramatic advantage in handling and comfort - with each tube of the frame customized to reduce weight and improve handling, and superior control and bump dampening ability with our CRM forks. Just 10kgs.
With the E-450x8 frame we customised each tube to reduce weight and improve handling. Another crucial ingredient to the clever design is the improved control and bump dampening ability of our CRM forks - giving a dramatic advantage in handling and comfort.
Little details such as increased knee to handlebar clearance for growing bodies, a longer wheelbase for stable handling, and adjustable pedal position for growing legs, all make the E-450x8 the best entry-geared bike on the market for kids. Durabilty is also a key factor in the E-450x8 such as the added extra strength in the wheels and the tyres.
We know that kids love the idea of gears but they give them a tough time! So we have gone for the top of the range in all departments. Our unique design offers a longer chain length, helping with chain flex.
Then we use the Microshift Rapidfire 8 Speed Trigger Shifter Gears - fantastic because every movement in the lever reflects the same movement in the derailler. Also, by using a cassette hub, we have eliminated cluster wobble and the demons of throwing chains off gears.
To make a children's bike safe, the rider needs to be able to brake efficiently and confidently. The custom-sized V-Brakes we have used are calibrated for age, ability and ergonomic fit. And they are made of non-flexing, strong and light alloy. Our light weight alloy rims ensure pedalling is easier. But more importantly alloy rims are a more efficient braking surface than cheaper, chrome-plated steel rims, and are therefore safer.
| Weight: | 9kg |
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| Minimum Seat Height: | 59cm |
| Maximum Seat Height: | 73cm |
| Frame : | Butted Alloy Frame, Low Gravity Concept Design, CRM Forks |
| Gears: | Microshift Rapidfire 8 Speed Trigger Shifter Gears |
| Wheels: | Dynamic Advantage Tall Alloy Wheels, Reinforced 36 Hole with Toughnut Eyelets |
| Tyres: | Low-Profile, Low-Resistance Design with Tough Tubes |
| Brakes: | Alloy Front and Rear Calibrated V Brakes |
| Brake Levers: | Alloy, Adjustable Short Reach |
| Saddle: | Comfort Midi Deluxe |
| Handlebars: | Custom Width Low Rise V-Bars |
| Safety Reflectors: | Included |
| Bells: | Included |
| Kickstand: | Included |
When it comes to choosing the right size kids bike, our over-riding advice is 'smaller is better than bigger'. Children learn to ride with greater ease, have more control on the bike and have a lot more fun if they are the master of their domain.
It is all too common to see parents using height as the only key measurement for a bike's correct size. Be careful: it can easily be misleading as an indicator. As most kids' balance develops at roughly the same speed, using age with ability is far more relevant. If you can add age, with height, and ability (ability is a hard one to measure but as a parent you must be honest and realistic) and confidence, than you have a really good indicator.
The most common reason kids have to move up a size on a normal bike is because of the lack of knee room between the seat and handlebars. This forces you to put up the seat and then your child loses interest or confidence in riding because the centre of gravity is really high and hence the bike becomes even more difficult to ride.
Here are just a few of the frequently asked questions we get about riding kids bikes. If you've got a specific query that is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us: info@bykbikes.com or message us on Facebook
A kids bike that has a lower centre of gravity will ensure it is easier to control at any speed. From start up speed for learners to high speeds for budding dare devils, the superior distribution of weight of the ByK kids bikes ergonomic design inspires confidence and control in the rider.The low centre of gravity design is part of our total ergonomic concept. Compared to the top of the wheels, the heavier elements of the bike are sitting lower or deeper into the wheels. It is our unique design and you may see this visually illustrated on our safety page. Effectively we have helped to stabilise the rider and distribute their weight and the bike weight to a position of better control.
After design & efficiency, the next most important aspect is weight. This applies to all bikes and in kid's bikes we have found most bikes on the market are over-weight! The average adult bike weighs approximately 15kgs with the expected rider to weigh between 60-90 kg. By comparison, the average children's bike weighs 13kgs for a child weighing around 20kgs.
You can clearly see the kids have their work cut out. By making our bikes 20% lighter, the rider benefits hugely in many ways, especially bike control. Every little bit of weight we have saved will benefit your child as it does on an adult bike; just multiply the affect by more than two!
Our ByK bikes superior efficiency is possible because we have an innovative design and genuinely lighter weight, but also from our more efficient wheel dynamics. We have achieved this by reducing the rolling resistance of the tyres while increasing the overall rolling size of the wheels. One major benefit from our big wheel concept is the significance it has on reducing the time it takes to get a stationary bike up to balance speed, a critical advantage for all new riders.
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