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Triple-butted aluminium frame, thru axles, internal cable routing... Its long, low, and slack geometry boosts confidence too
That does look bloody lovely. Disc brakes are the one thing that MiniMonkey's current bike (a Vitus 20) feels like it might be lacking, with no way to add them.
I wish I could afford 2 of these for the twins. Currently they have Vitus 20+s but these actually weigh less (and have similar geometry) even with a suspension fork.
both have had Hope Academy Belter 16s and I was very sold on their quality.
The vitus 20+ is a heavy bike. The early rider seeker 24 I have in bits is lighter than the virus 20+
That being said the vitus has been a good bike. I invisiframed it so it still looks good. Decent geometry.
I swapped out the terrible cable disc brakes for CRC liquidation bargains, fitted narrower tyres, Nukeproof Urchin saddle, grips and pedals and a 35mm stem and my kids are ripping on them. I’d love to swap out the heavy cranks and wheels but I’m only willing to spend so much on a kids bike. It’s good enough for them for now.
We had one, it was one of the best things I’ve ever spent money on, my daughter loved it and it really started her MTB journey. As a bonus, due to price increases and the lack of stock when we sold it, I got £50 less than we paid for it, I doubt the stars will align quite like that again but I’d guess on a great resale value. They really are lovely bikes 🙂
My daughter at 5/6: 