Hurricane, UT 84737, USA

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What to look for when buying a youth bike (grades 7-12):

  • lightweight (32 lbs or less)

  • Narrower tires (2.4 in wide or less)

  • Lower travel in the fork and shock (120mm or less)

  • x-country instead of downhill geometry

  • make sure the frame is the correct size for  the rider (see sizing chart below)

  • If you are not able to buy a brand new bike look for a used version of the bikes listed below at your local bike shop or see the website links below

Used Bike Websites:

Visit Your Local Bike Shop

XC (Full-Suspension)

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Really Good

GT Sensor Alloy Sport

From:

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Better

Marin Rift Zone 2

From:

See a Review
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Best

Trek Top Fuel 8

From:

See a Review

XC (Hardtail)

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Really Good

Diamondback Overdrive Two 29er

From:

See a Review
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Better

Trek Superfly 26

From:

See a Review
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Best

Ibis DV9 NX

From:

See a Review

Cross Country Bike Manufacturers

Trek

  • Top Fuel 8

  • Superfly 26

  • Pro Caliber

  • X Caliber

Specialized

  • Epic

  • Chisel

Giant

  • XTC

  • Fathom

  • Trance

  • Anthem

Marin

  • Rift Zone 2

  • Nail Trail

Scott

  • Spark 900 Series

  • Scale

  • Contessa (W)

Pivot

  • Mach 4

  • LES

Canyon

  • Exceed

  • LUX

Santa Cruz

  • Highball

  • Blur

I selected these bikes on the basis that most parents are not wanting to, or are not able to spend a lot of money on a bike for their teenager.  If you are looking for a higher level of bike just visit my homepage (bikes over $4,000) or my "Bikes" page (bikes under $4,000) for a great selection of hard tail and cross country bikes.  Most of these bikes come in Small and Extra small frame sizes.