The Orbea MX 24 Trail (Original Retail $430.00 - manufactured in Portugal), features an aluminum alloy frame with 26-inch standover height made from the company’s Hexatubing technology. The 24” wheels and aluminum frame makes it both lightweight and strong at the same time. Bike weight as equipped is 22.6 lbs which makes pedaling up hills much easier for younger riders.

The lightweight V-brakes brakes offer effective smooth stopping power. And with the short reach adjustable levers, they ensure easy use and actuation. The brake pads are also easy to replace once your child wears them out – or if the bike is handed down to another young mountain biker. Going fast and getting dirty on the Orbea MX 24 Trail. The Shimano Acera Derailleur and shifter, coupled to the Shimano 11-36t 1x - 9 speed cassette offer strong, crisp shifting. It was a much better choice over the grip shifting offered on some kids bikes.

This Orbea kids’ mountain bike is designed specifically for riders between 53 and 61 inches tall. And thanks to its seat tube length and angle, not to mention the saddle size – it’s incredibly comfortable for young riders. The Orbea MX 24 Trail transfers from road to dirt quite well with its aluminum fork and Kenda tires. Other features include an alloy 32T chainset, Orbea OC-I Riser 560mm bars, and an FSA team issue chain. It also has Mach1 Klixx 23c rims and 24” Kenda tires. The Kendas (Small Block 8’s) offer excellent traction. Whether the task at hand is accelerating, climbing, cornering, or braking, they preformed better than expected in the heavy rain, wet roots, and mud.

The Orbea MX 24 Trail is a well-designed 9 -speed mountain bike designed specifically for young riders. It has all of the bells and whistles of its adult counterparts, only on a smaller frame. Thanks to its geometry, the Orbea MX 24 Trail is a comfortable fit for younger riders The lightweight frame, disc brakes, and tires are all wonderful features at this price point. This great little 24-inch wheeled, lightweight nimble mountain bike proves the designers at Orbea know what they’re doing when it comes to creating mountain bikes for kids.