Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 6 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum, 24" Kids
Suspension Fork
Steel Straight Blade, 1 1/8" Threadless Steerer Tube
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney 6-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo Twist Shift, 6-Speed
Crank
Alloy 3-Piece, 152mm; 36t chainring
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Square Taper
Chain
KMC HV500 6-speed
Pedals
Kids Specific Nylon
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel, 32H
Rear Hub
Steel, 32H
Rims
Marin Double Wall Aluminum w/ Machined Sidewalls
Tires
Marin/Vee Tire Speedster, 24"x2.0"
Brakes
Brakes
Rim
Brake Levers
Tektro Kids Specific Short Reach Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Marin Alloy
Handlebar
Marin Steel MTB
Grips
Kids Specific
Headset
FSA No. 8B, Threadless, 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Marin Kids w/ Integrated Seat Post
Seatpost
27.2mm Steel, Integrated w/ Saddle
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 269 mm |
| Front Center | 537 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm |
| Stack | 489 mm |
| Reach | 311.6 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 462.67 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 934 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm |
| Standover Height | 583 mm |
| Wheels | 24" |
Model Overview
Donky Jr. 24″ belongs to the Marin Donky model. 21 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Marin Donky Jr. 16″ LTD 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 281$. On the other hand, Marin Donky Jr. 24″ 2023, is the most expensive and costs 339$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, you could also get a good Youth bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 339$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Donky Jr. 24″ price is 21.94% higher than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Donky Jr. 24″ components
Fork material
Donky Jr. 24″ has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Donky Jr. 24″ are the 24″ aluminum type. The 24″ 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 Donky Jr. 24″ comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.