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Your little shredder is ready to hop off the neighbourhood streets and onto the trail, and you want to get them started the right way with a real-deal mountain bike that builds skills and confidence from the outset. If you're looking to teach your little one the wisdom of the trail, there's no better teaching tool than Roscoe.
The tech you get
A durable Alpha Gold Aluminium frame with a sloping top tube for added clearance, 24˝ wheels with mid-fat 2.8˝ tyres for added traction and stability, a 1x8 Shimano drivetrain with a wide-range cassette for hills and technical sections, mechanical disc brakes and loads of thoughtful details borrowed from adult MTB tech, like a closed front dropout and a tucked-in rear brake calliper so when kids drop their Roscoe it doesn't mean an automatic trip to the shop for a replacement part.
The final word
Give a kid a Roscoe and you'll make a mountain biker for life. Mid-fat tyres and a wealth of kid-specific design details make this bike the perfect introduction to the trail. If your little one is ready to tag along when you hit the singletrack, this is the kid-friendly set-up that's made to build confidence, skills and a healthy obsession with the world's greatest activity.
The Walkthrough
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- There's no family outing as fun as a trail session, and Roscoe is the ideal kids' bike for building great memories
- This isn't a small adult bike – it's built from the ground up for kids, by people who know exactly what works for them, and what doesn't
- When you're learning to ride, simplicity is best: a 1x8 drivetrain lets kids focus on keeping the rubber side down
- The kid-specific frame geometry has a sloping top tube that makes it easier to hop on and off
- The rear brake calliper is tucked into the frame to help prevent damage from laying the bike down
How to: choose a kids' bike
'Whether your little one is ready for their first bike ever or a bigger size, our guide will help you make the right choice.'
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How to: teach your kid to ride a bike
'Teaching your child to ride a bike should be a special experience. With the right knowledge, the right tools and the right approach, you can build a memory that you and your child will look back on forever. This is everything you need to help your little one make a smooth transition from stabilisers to a two-wheeler.'
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Features
Race-ready components
Quality components mean this bike is ready to shred the singletrack, on race day or every day.
1x drive train
Simple shifting is the best way to teach a kid to ride a real mountain bike.
Alpha Aluminium frame
Trek's lightweight, high-performance aluminium is durable and rustproof.
Wider 2.8in tyres
Wider tyres instil confidence and control on the trail.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Alpha Aluminium, 24" |
|---|---|
| Fork | Roscoe 24", alloy |
| Hub front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm ThruSkew |
|---|---|
| Hub rear | Formula DC-2241, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR |
| Rim | 24" alloy, 28-hole, schrader valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| Tyre | Chen-Shin, 24x2.80" |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Tourney TX80 |
| Crank | Alloy, 28 T chain ring w/guard, 152 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| Cassette | SunRun cassette, 11-34, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3, 8 speed |
| Pedal | Kids' 9/16", platform |
| Saddle | Kid's 24" size, padded |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 250 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 580 mm width |
| Grips | Kids' Kraton |
| Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length |
| Head set | VP 1-1/8", semi-integrated |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor |
| Brake lever | Kids' alloy brake lever, black |
| Weight | 11.60 kg/25.58 lb |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 175 lb (80 kg). |
Sizing & fit
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
12" wheel
86.0 - 102.0 cm
2'9.9" - 3'4.2"
16" wheel
99.0 - 117.0 cm
3'3.0" - 3'10.1"
20" wheel
114.0 - 132.0 cm
3'8.9" - 4'4.0"
24" wheel
130.0 - 150.0 cm
4'3.2" - 4'11.1"
26" wheel
146.0 - 160.0 cm
4'9.5" - 5'3.0"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | H — Chainstay length | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24" kids' | 31.0 | 72.0° | 10.5 | 70.0° | 53.2 | 26.9 | 41.0 | 7.1 | 98.5 | 60.0 | 35.5 | 54.4 |