Diamondback Octane 20" Complete Kids' Bike - 2015

Yes, technically, that department store kids' bike is a bike. It might, technically, roll. But the difference between it and a real kids' mountain bike like the Diamondback Octane 20 Kids' Bike is the difference between them wanting to get out and ride, and them forgetting about it because the bike is heavy and breaks constantly. Get them rolling the right way with a bike designed by a company that wants them to fall in love with the sport. What distinguishes the Octane series from the Cobra series is frame material. The Octane 20 is more expensive because it's built upon an aluminum frame, as opposed to the Cobra's steel bones, making the Octane lighter, thus easier to pedal up hills, and generally more fun to ride around all day -- and, of course, easier for Mom and Dad to hang up in the garage. Otherwise, parts are all very similar. The suspension fork up front is there to help take the shock out of impacts, helping them maintain control when dropping over curbs or landing off of the inevitable plywood jumps. And, because Diamondback hates the idea of the bike spending more time at the shop than out in the sun, it specs the Octane with a fantastic blend of Shimano drivetrain parts to ensure reliability, without constant maintenance. A full 21-speed grip-shift system keeps them moving, and the stout 36-spoke-hole wheelset wrapped in all-terrain tires will last through all the abuse they can muster. Lastly, the linear-pull alloy brakes with reach-adjust levers means precise and confidence-building braking control. The Diamondback Octane 20 Kids Bike comes only in the color Red and in one size. The bike is sized for kids between the approximate heights of 4'0" (122cm) and 4'7" (140cm). Please note that the bike comes almost fully built but needs some minor assembly and tuning out of the box, so we strongly recommend visiting a trusted local bike shop to give it a once-over before riding.