Trek Wahoo 24 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
459$
Weight | 9.58 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum, 24''
Suspension Fork
Wahoo 24'' alloy with ThruSkew
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed
Crank
Alloy, 28T steel chain ring w/guard, 152mm length
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula alloy, 100mm ThruSkew
Rear Hub
Formula FM32 alloy, 135x5mm
Rims
Alloy 24'', 28h
Spokes
14g stainless steel
Tires
24x1.95''
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy linear-pull
Brake Levers
Kids' alloy brake lever, black
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 580mm width
Grips
Kids' Kraton
Headset
VP 1-1/8'', semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Kid's 24'' size, padded
Seatpost
Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 250mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Wahoo 24 is part of the Trek Wahoo model. There are 37 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Trek Wahoo bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Wahoo 20 2021 has a starting price of 429$. Trek Wahoo 26 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 499$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 459$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Wahoo 24 price is 65.11% higher than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Youth bike is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 9.58 kg (21.12 lbs), Trek bike is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 22.55% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Wahoo 24 2021 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, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.