Early Rider Trail 20 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 20"
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Groupset X7, X5
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 9
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Hand brushed AL6061 alloy, forged drop outs
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X7, 9-speed, short cage
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X5, 9-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG970, 11-34 tooth
Crank
Early Rider CNC AL6061 alloy, 120mm length
Bottom Bracket
Early Rider external cup, threaded, sealed cartridge bearings
Chain
SRAM PC971, 9-speed
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
Early Rider platform, CNC AL6061 alloy, studded, cartridge bearings
Wheels
Front Hub
CNC AL6061 alloy, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 4-bearing freehub
Rear Hub
CNC AL6061 alloy, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 4-bearing freehub
Rims
Double-walled AL6061 alloy, 24 hole (front), 28 hole (rear)
Tires
Maxxis MaxxDaddy, 20" x 2.0" (front), 20" x 1.85" (rear)
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aquilla, mechanical disc, 160mm 6-bolt rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro JL350, short reach, mechanical
Cockpit
Stem
Ritchey OS, forged AL6061 alloy, 60mm length
Handlebar
Ritchey OS, double-butted AL6061 alloy, 560mm width, 20mm rise
Grips
Early Rider soft touch mushroom
Headset
1 1/8" cartridge bearings, conventional
Seat
Saddle
Early Rider Winged, railed
Seatpost
Ritchey, AL6061 alloy, adjustable
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Trail 20 is an Earlyrider Trail model. Early Rider released 3 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Early Rider Trail 20 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 799$. Early Rider Trail 24 2020 on the other hand costs 1099$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Mountain bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Mountain bike that is reliable is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Trail 20 price is 29.71% more expensive than the average cost of a Mountain bike.
Mountain bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Mountain bike is 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Trail 20 weighs 8.1 kg (17.86 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 40.74% lighter than the average weight of Mountain bikes.
Trail 20 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Early Rider Trail 20 2020, has a 20″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding 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. Early Rider Trail 20 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
