Conway MC 260 rigid 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
607$
Weight | 11.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
CONWAY, Alu
Suspension Fork
Alu Unicrown
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO "Altus RD-M370", 9speed
Shift Levers
SHIMANO "Altus SL-M370"
Cassette
SHIMANO "HG200", 11-34 Z.
Crank
ALU, 32 Z. 160 mm
Wheels
Front Hub
SHIMANO Nabendynamo "DHC3000" QR
Rear Hub
KT, Alu, QR
Rims
CONWAY "J 19"
Tires
IMPAC "Big Pac", 55-559, Reflex
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO V-Brake "AL855"
Cockpit
Handlebar
Jugend, 580 mm
Seat
Saddle
CONWAY "Junior"
Seatpost
ONE Sport, 27,2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
MC 260 rigid belongs to the Conway Mc model. Conway launched 50 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Conway Mc bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Conway MC 200 rigid 2021 has a starting price of 487$. Conway MC 527 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 795$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Youth bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 562$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 102.16% higher.
Youth bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Conway MC 260 rigid it’s weighing 11.8 kg (26.01 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 0.51% heavier than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
MC 260 rigid has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The MC 260 rigid 2021 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The MC 260 rigid comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.