Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork RST
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Race 24, Optimized 6061 alloy, smooth welding
Suspension Fork
RST FIRST 24 Alloy, 1-1/8" steerer, air-sprung, 60mm travel w/lockout
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX-35, 7 Speed, MegaRange
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX-50, 31.8 band
Shift Levers
Shimano RS-36, Revo Twist
Cassette
Shimano, 7-speed freewheel, 14-28
Crank
Suntour Alloy 152mm crank, 24/34/42T steel
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge square taper
Chain
KMC Z50, 1/2x3/32"
Pedals
VP Composite platform w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Alloy hubs, nutted axles, rear 7 speed
Rear Hub
Formula Alloy hubs, nutted axles, rear 7 speed
Rims
Alex Z1000, single wall, 32 hole
Spokes
Steel, 14g Black
Tires
Cannondale 24x2.0", wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
V-Brake, Alloy linear pull
Brake Levers
Alloy, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Ahead, 60mm
Handlebar
Alloy, 580mm wide, 25.4mm
Grips
Cannondale Kid's Performance
Headset
Tange Seiki Alloy, 1-1/8" Ahead, integrated
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Kids Ergo
Seatpost
Cannondale Alloy, 27.2
About this model
Race 24 Kids is part of the Cannondale Race model. Cannondale launched 1 bike of this model so far.
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$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 550$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 97.84% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
Cannondale Race 24 Kids 2017 bike is equipped with the RST fork, and has 60mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork 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
When leaving the production line, the Race 24 Kids model has 24″ aluminum wheels. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Race 24 Kids has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.