First MTB for 9 year old girl

[Mr Pig]

The hardtail MTB for 9 year-olds is £600.

This one is half that: LINK

 

[phil120867]

Islabikes, no contest. I can just about ride my son's and it rides like a dream. Lightweight too.

yep best you can get for kids recommended A+

 

[mad al]

What about this then folks?

http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2008/four/four-lisa.php

Although it's an adult's bike, the smallest size weighs in the same as the bike she thrashes now

 

[Crackle]

I think Kirstie suggested an adult bike for my son with 24" wheels instead of 26". Could be an option.

 

[mad al]

I think Kirstie suggested an adult bike for my son with 24" wheels instead of 26". Could be an option.

Exactly and then back on with the 26's at a later date

 

[Crackle]

Exactly and then back on with the 26's at a later date

yup. would work with a disc brake bike but not a v-brake one.

 

[mad al]

yup. would work with a disc brake bike but not a v-brake one.

Thanks for that crackle, I've never ridden a disc brake set up yet