Kids Bikes - Frog, Isla - anything else?

[Yazzoo]

My friends son has been and watched my son racing and is now tempted, looking for a 24" road bike (pref with option of taking cx tyres)

Is there much between the Frog and Islabikes? Looking at either Frog 67 or Islabike Luath - or are there any other contenders out there from other brands that are similar quality?

 

[vickster]

@DCLane 's kids race

 

[DCLane]

@Yazzoo - both bikes are good and are common on the race circuit. The Islabike's likely to hold it's value a bit better. If they're thinking of cyclocross as well then either of these will do both, as will the Worx 24".

A purely track alternative is the Felt Jr F24 which is excellent.

I started my youngest out on a Decathlon Triban Junior which was too heavy tbh. He quickly moved onto a (loaned) 24" wheel Giant road bike which was so much better.

There are cheaper alternatives from Dawes, Moda and similar that will do track and cross but I found both heavy and poorly equipped.

 

[cyberknight]

No idea about tyre clearances i do know wiggins is flogging bikes through duh duh duh halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/wiggins-rouen-junior-road-bike-540c

 

[Bonefish Blues]

A Hoy! Preferred bike of pirates.

 

[Yazzoo]

Oh wow, a Wiggins bike would certainly go down well - that kinda thing is important when you're 8 - does anyone know how that compares to the frog/isla in terms of weight/spec?

Not seen 'aHoy', will look them up!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

http://www.chrishoy.com/hoy-bikes/

Wiggins schmiggins, I mean what's he ever done? Now yer actual Sir Chris, real deal. And he does breakfast cereal ads.

I guess this model:https://www.evanscycles.com/hoy-cammo-24-inch-road-bike-EV203133