Both of my lads have finally decided to ditch their BMX’s that weigh a ton and now want an MTB each for their birthdays.

One of them is 12 and 5 foot 2 and the other is 10 and just under 5 foot.

Would you look at junior bikes or small adult bikes for them and what do you think is the best value bikes out there for £250.

Ideally an upgradeable frame would take priority over spec as they can always be built onto.

Cheers

Steve

Sounds like xs or s adult bikes. For £250 i’d look in the classifieds as you should get something with a decent frame that you can upgrade/raid the spares box for.

Probably small adult bikes, my wifes 5’2 on an xs commencal

Laura Trott, Toyota Club 15% discount and discounted vouchers through your employer to make them <£270?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/laura-trott-mtb-1-womens-moutain-bike

Those Laura Trott bikes are great value 😀

Do you like bike building? I’ve just bought a 70 € cube hardtail frame of bike discount to build from spares/classifieds etc. Hoping to come in at about your budget to include £100 worth of hope/Crest wheels, although I have most drive train stuff in spares box.