Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
AL6 CITY, 9X135MM
Suspension Fork
HI-TEN STEEL RIGID FORK
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO TOURNEY RD-TZ31 7 SPEED
Shift Levers
SHIMANO TOURNEY SL-FT55
Cassette
SHIMANO MF-TZ500-7 7-SPEED 14-28T
Crank
STEEL CRANK 36T, 152MM
Bottom Bracket
CARTRIDGE BB
Chain
KMC HV 500
Wheels
Rims
ALLOY SINGLE WALL RIMS ALLOY HUB 36H
Tires
DELI SA-206, 24X1.75
Brakes
Brakes
ALLOY V-BRAKE
Cockpit
Stem
ALLOY, 80MM
Handlebar
ALLOY, 595MM
Seat
Saddle
POLYGON, STEEL RAIL
Seatpost
ALLOY, 27.2X250MM
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm |
| Front Center | 573 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm |
| Stack | 488 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 24 mm |
| Standover Height | 421 mm |
| Wheels | 24" |
About this model
CLAIRE24 belongs to the Polygon Claire24 model. Polygon released 4 bikes variations of this model so far.
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 an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 389$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 39.93% more expensive.
CLAIRE24 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the CLAIRE24 model has 24″ aluminum wheels. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CLAIRE24 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.