Titan Racing Junior Range<\/a> is built on lightweight hydroformed aluminium frames designed specifically to meet the needs of kids. A mix of lightweight kids\u2019 specific components is used to best spec our bikes in terms of quality and price. All our bikes feature a low standover height to ensure kids always feel comfortable, at ease and in control of their bicycles. Our bikes feature a unique 5 Year Multi-User Warranty.\n<\/p>\n\n\t![\"image.jpeg\"](\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.974e656321c5d7af9e926ba3e9ea4fa9-2.jpeg\")
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\n\tA few things to consider:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\t1. Bicycle weight<\/strong>
\n\tBicycle weight is one of two areas directly impacted by bicycle size. Bicycles can be difficult for kids to manoeuvre, and the heavier the bike the more difficult this becomes. Most kid\u2019s bikes are made either from aluminium or steel, but at Titan Racing all our junior bikes are made of high quality alloy as it is the lighter option of the two.\n<\/p>\n\n\t2. Standover height<\/strong>
\n\tEven when kids have learnt to ride they still need time to adjust to a new bike. A low standover height aids not only in the learning phase but also helps with balance when mounting and dismounting as it will allow your child to put their feet, or at least one foot, down without having to tilt the bike too far over.\n<\/p>\n\n\t3. Quality<\/strong>
\n\tUsing high-quality brake levers and shifters makes shifting and pulling the brakes easier for small hands and thumbs. These components are robust and investing in a good quality kids bike can save you money in the long run. We also pay attention to touchpoints like grips and saddles to ensure they are not only long-lasting but also comfortable for young ones.\n<\/p>\n\n\t4. Gears<\/strong>
\n\tWhen you\u2019re just starting out changing gears can seem like a daunting task when all you\u2019re trying to do is stay upright! That\u2019s why our 16\u201d Junior range comes equipped with single speed only. A single speed bicycle means all a kid has to do is pedal. Moving up through the wheel sizes we\u2019ve changed all the models with drivetrains that are 1x, meaning there no front gears to change. One set of gears means it is less tricky to find the right combination. It is also lighter thanks to one less shifter, one less derailleur, one less shifting cable, and it is easier to maintain. A win all around!\n<\/p>\n\n\t5. Accidents do happen<\/strong>
\n\tInevitably your little one will fall off their bike, this makes wearing a suitable helmet important. It is also essential that your child wears the helmet in the correct way, and that is fastened correctly. Not too tight as to make it uncomfortable, not too loose to allow it to move around.\n<\/p>\n\n\t6. Be seen<\/strong>
\n\tIf your kids are going to ride in public areas, they need to be visible. Ensure your child has front and rear lights that are switched on during the day and night so they are noticeable to other road users.\n<\/p>\n\n\tBrighter clothes also help with visibility.\n<\/p>\n
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\n\tChoosing the right size<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n\tUnlike adult bikes, where frame size is determined by the seat tube length, kids\u2019 bikes are instead sized on their wheel diameter. The below guide should let you know what size wheels you are looking for.\n<\/p>\n
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\n\tSuitable for 2-4 years of age: 12-inch wheels<\/strong>
\n\tA balance bike or push bike provides a great platform to learn on as they can be ridden from a young age and teach children balance and coordination. These bikes do not have pedals and are propelled and stopped by your child\u2019s feet, rather than a drivetrain and brakes. Things to look for are overall weight, tubed tyres and an adjustable saddle that allows room for growth.\n<\/p>\n\n\tSuitable for 4-6 years of age: 16-inch wheels<\/strong>
\n\tThis category sees your child moving to a bike with pedals, brakes and a single-speed drivetrain. As your child is young, the lighter the bike the easier it is to pedal and handle. Consider an aluminium frame as it is lighter than steel.\n<\/p>\n\n\tSuitable for 5-8 years of age: 20-inch wheels<\/strong>
\n\tThe first step towards a real mountain bike with geared drivetrains, working suspension forks and powerful brakes. These features allow your kids to ride all terrains with ease and really enjoy their riding.\n<\/p>\n\n\tSuitable for 7-11 years of age: 24-inch wheels<\/strong>
\n\tThis size offers all the benefits of full-size bikes in terms of design and spec with the only difference being that the bike is optimized for smaller wheels. Quality suspension forks and a wider range of gears increase the capability of these bikes.\n<\/p>\n\n\tSuitable for 10+ years of age: 26-inch wheels<\/strong>
\n\t26\u201d Bikes cater for the older segment of the Junior market. Whilst we\u2019ve progressed to 29ers, the 26\u201d wheel size is still the wheel size of choice for many young riders. Manufacturers have now combined small frames with 26\u201d wheels to create the perfect bike for growing kids. At this level, you should be looking at suspension, brakes, drivetrain, tyre options and build quality. Generally, the more you spend the better the bike you will get.\n<\/p>\n\n\tThankfully, the Titan Racing team pays as much attention to spec levels in our Junior range as we do our pro bikes to ensure the best bang for your buck.
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\n\tOur 20\u201dand 24\u201drange each comes with an \u201cSE\u201d model. These bicycles are aimed at youngsters who are already shredding at their local trails. They feature beefier tyres, better suspension forks, internal cable routing and an attitude to match!\n<\/p>\n
\n\tOur Junior Range topping comes with two 27.5\u201dmodels, the Hades 27.5\u201dTeam and Hades 27.5\u201d Pro. These two models feature lightweight hydroformed alloy frames, hydraulic disc brakes, air forks with 100mm travel, internal cable routing and updated geometry that allows junior riders to get the most out of this bike with its low stand-over height.\n<\/p>\n
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\n\tView the Titan Junior Range\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s that time of the year, and Christmas presents are looming. Titan have put together this handy guide for choosing the correct size bicycle for your child so that santa can deliver the joy of cycling to your little one. \u00a0 At Titan Racing, we have built a strong reputation for delivering a quality Junior […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58957,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[13,12,11],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-12712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice","tag-junior","tag-kids-bikes","tag-titan-racing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12712"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62045,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12712\/revisions\/62045"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12712"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=12712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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