Poseidon Sapling Kids Mountain Bike 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
499$
Weight | 13.61 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork Suntour XCT
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Groupset microSHIFT Acolyte -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum (Lifetime Warranty)
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT JR P 24". 1 1/8 Threadless with 50mm of travel.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift Acolyte
Shift Levers
Microshift Acolyte
Cassette
Microshift Acolyte 12-42 8-speed.
Crank
32t Prowheel PRO-V32PP, 152mm Crankarms.
Bottom Bracket
73 x 122.5 Square Taper.
Chain
KMC X8
Pedals
Included
Wheels
Rims
24" 32h rims with an 8/9/10 speed compatible freehub.
Tires
24" x 2.35" Chaoyang Hornet Tire.
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro C-310 Linear Pull.
Brake Levers
Tektro
Seat
Seatpost
27.2 Alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 24" |
Model Overview
Sapling Kids Mountain Bike is part of the Poseidon Sapling model. Poseidon released 2 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Mountain bike you should know that the average price is 616$. However, you could also get a good Mountain bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Poseidon released this model in 2022, its price was 499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 23.45% lower than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Mountain bikes average weight
Mountain bikes have an average weight of 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
much heavier than average, Sapling Kids Mountain Bike has a weight of 13.61 kg (30 lbs). In conclusion, the average Mountain bike weighs 19.39% less than Sapling Kids Mountain Bike.
Sapling Kids Mountain Bike components
Fork
The Sapling Kids Mountain Bike comes factory-installed with the Suntour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Poseidon Sapling Kids Mountain Bike 2022, has a 24″ aluminum model. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Sapling Kids Mountain Bike comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.