Common questions

Are 24 spoke wheels strong enough?

Are 24 spoke wheels strong enough?

24/28 spoke count wheels with good quality rims and the correct spoke tension should work fine in this application as your total weight is well within spec for most wheels. With lower spoke count the quality of the spokes and the spoke tension used will be more critical than in a higher spoke count wheel.

Do they make 24 inch bikes?

24 inch bikes are typically the best fit for kids ages 8, 9 and 10, but be sure to check out our kids bike sizing guide if you are unsure about the best size bike for your child. Like adult bikes, kids 24 inch bikes can vary greatly in form and function.

What are the strongest spokes?

Butted spokes are stronger than straight-gauge or bladed spokes. Butted spokes have a thicker end section where it is braced against the inside of the dropout, and they have a thinner middle part that goes into the hub.

Can 8 year old ride 24 inch bike?

Guide to Kids’ Bike Sizing

Bike Wheel Child Height (in.) Approx. Age
16-inch 39-48 5-8
20-inch 42-52 6-10
24-inch 50-58 8-12
26-inch 56+ 10+

Can you put 24 Wheels on a 26 bike?

Your 26″ tires sit on wheel rims, whose diameter is probably 559 mm. 24″ tires will not fit onto these rims; to use 24″ “junior” tires you actually need smaller wheels, of a 507 mm diameter.

What age is a 24 inch wheel bike for?

Kids Bike Size Chart & Frame Size

Wheel Size Age (Years) Height (Inch)
16 Inch / 18 Inch 5 – 7 3′ 8″ – 4′ 2″
20 Inch 6 – 9 3′ 10″ – 4′ 6″
24 Inch 8 – 11 4′ 2″ – 4′ 9″
26 Inch 9 – 12 4′ 6″ – 5′ 0″

What size MTB frame do I need?

What size mountain bike do I need?

Rider Height Suggested Mountain Frame Size
Feet & Inches Centimetres Frame Size (inches)
5’2″ – 5’6″ 158cm – 168cm 15″ – 16″
5’6″ – 5′ 10″ 168cm – 178cm 17″ – 18″
5’10” – 6’1″ 178cm – 185cm 19″ – 20″

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