The weight of the bike has a lot to do with how much a child enjoys riding it. Thats why theChildrens Bike Academy Grade 5 Belt 24is really light. Whats more, its an idealfirst bike with a gear shifter.To makeshifting of gearsas easy as possible, the bike features a leverdesigned with childrens smaller hands in mind. As a result, little bikers will be able to enjoy the bikes7 speeds.Did you know that anergonomic bike designcan help children learnproper cycling habits? Thats why Academy, in collaboration with the German Institute of Orthopedics, Osteopathy and Sports Medicine, developed an ergonomic bike design that makes pedaling easier for children, whilepromoting correct body posture.Silenceis golden, especially when it comes to childrens bikes. Since the Academy Grade 5 Belt features abeltinstead of a chain, its not only silent but alsoeasier to maintain, which means more riding time for your kid and less time spent finetuning the bike in the garage.Plus, the belt with not get your clothes dirty, and you will stay injury free (which is not always the case when dealing with the regular bike chain).Not only does anappropriate handlebar heightmake it easier to actually control the bike, it also helps promotecorrect posture. And the Grade 5 handlebars will grow together with your child.Our tips:Don’t know how to choose the correct bike size or type? You’ll learn more in our guide.If you live in the Czech Republic or Slovakia, you can visit our stores for servicing or to try a bike out.Technical description:Recommended age7 11 yearsUsers height130 cmSeat height72-85cmFrameAL tripple buttedBrakesAL V-BRAKETiresVEE TIRE Rail 24″ x 1.50 (40-507), Skinwall Synthesis, 90 TPISeatpostAL 27.2 mm x 250 mmStemSyntace VRO system / COMOA AHEAD Ergoline / 560 mm, 20 mm ACADEMY 30T, 115mm, ALGear shifter7-speedDriveBeltForkAluminumWheels24″ SuperlightWeight9.5kg
