Hi! I am interested in this too! my nephew is in line for a robust mountain bike that can withstand heavy use and infrequent servicing! they are looking around the 350-400 range, currently favouring a Trek (ARX 26) but interested in the orbea above too, any other top tips?
I just ordered my lad a Voodoo Bakka 24 from halfords (£320).... the fork is supposedly OK and it has disk brakes... both utterly essential for any 8 year wanting to flex.
I was so close to spending the best part of £1k on a Marin San Quentin 24, but my wife talked me down.....
Hi! I am interested in this too! my nephew is in line for a robust mountain bike that can withstand heavy use and infrequent servicing! they are looking around the 350-400 range, currently favouring a Trek (ARX 26) but interested in the orbea above too, any other top tips?