The wait is over... at last bike manufacturers are rebelling! No longer do your kids have to put up with riding craptastic bikes. You know the ones I mean, they are made of a steel... and not the hi-tech good steel you find on a quality bike, it's the cruddy heavy steel you find on a boat anchor.
Transition Bikes have announced the Ripcord, a 24" wheeled, dual suspension bike, that is light, well made and designed for use by human children.
The word from Transition Bikes is: "Finally a kid's bike for the junior rippers that ride more than a bike park. Our Ripcord is a 24" wheel kids bike designed to handle any trail condition. The Ripcord is designed to be comfortable for pedaling with size appropriate front end height, and confident handling from a 67 degree head angle and short 381mm chainstay. Strong enough for intermediate level bike park riding, and light enough for XC journeys; the Ripcord is one kid's bike that does it all. We have based the design around a 100mm travel 26" fork and a standard size rear shock so you have plenty of upgrade options down the road."
2015 Transition Bikes Ripcord
Features:Super Low Standover & Handlebar Height
Standard Size Rear Shock
100mm Travel 26" Fork for Easy Upgrades
Air Shock and Air Fork For Easy Tuning
Adjustable Reach Hydraulic Brakes
Wide Range 1x9 Gearing For Simplicity
Complete Bike Weight: 30 lbs.
Source: Transition Bikes