reid Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
141$
Weight | 7.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Steel
Suspension Fork
Steel
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel
Rear Hub
Steel
Rims
Alloy
Tires
12" x 2.2"
Brakes
Brakes
rim
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Quill Stem
Handlebar
Alloy
Grips
Junior Leather Style
Seat
Saddle
Junior Leather Style
Seatpost
25.4mm steel
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 12" |
Model Overview
Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike completes the Reid Explorer model. REID launched 5 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
REID Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 127$. On the other hand, REID Explorer S 20″ Kids Bike 2022, is the most expensive and costs 159$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Youth bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Youth bike that is reliable is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 127$. In conclusion, this bike price is 118.9% smaller than the price of the average Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
REID Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike it’s weighing 7.9 kg (17.42 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. In short, the average Youth bike weight is 48.61% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The wheels on Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike are the 12″ aluminum type. The 12″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Explorer S 12″ Kids Bike comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.