Poseidon Sapling Kids Mountain Bike 2023
2023 Youth
Estimate price |
499$
Weight | 13.61 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork Suntour XCT
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Groupset microSHIFT Acolyte -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum (Lifetime Warranty)
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT JR P 24". 1 1/8 Threadless with 50mm of travel.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift Acolyte
Shift Levers
Microshift Acolyte
Cassette
Microshift Acolyte 12-42 8-speed.
Crank
32t Prowheel PRO-V32PP, 152mm Crankarms.
Bottom Bracket
73 x 122.5 Square Taper.
Chain
KMC X8
Pedals
Included
Wheels
Rims
24" 32h rims with an 8/9/10 speed compatible freehub.
Tires
24" x 2.35" Chaoyang Hornet Tire.
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro C-310 Linear Pull.
Brake Levers
Tektro
Seat
Seatpost
27.2 Alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 24" |
About this model
Sapling Kids Mountain Bike completes the Poseidon Sapling model. Poseidon launched 2 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Mountain bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 499$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 23.45% lower.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Mountain bike is 11.16 kg (24.6 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Sapling Kids Mountain Bike weighs 13.61 kg (30 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 21.95% heavier than the average Mountain bike.
Sapling Kids Mountain Bike components
Fork
This bike has the Suntour XCT fork installed. The fork’s travel is 50mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Sapling Kids Mountain Bike 2023 bike is equipped with 24″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 24″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Poseidon Sapling Kids Mountain Bike is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.