Where are all the small cheap bikes?

MCTDJnr is needing a small framed 26″ bike as he’s grown out of his 24″ Hardrock. He doesn’t ride enough to justify spending more than £250-300 max.

Been looking for 3-4 months now but nothing sensible coming up on eBay, on here, in the end of season sales (plenty of small ladies bikes in the sales, not unisex). Are they a rarity, am I missing them when they come along, where else should I be looking?

All made worse by the fact that he knows we have a second hand bike hidden for his sister at Xmas…..

(I have suggested that we get a frame and swap the bits over from my bike for some proper father/son bonding time but MrsMCTD has seen through my flimsy ploy to get myself a new mountain bike…… 🙄 )

Anyone?

A mate is selling a 14 inch Kona Fire Mountain that his son has grown out of – its in great condition – do you want his contact details?

Would be interested thanks, email in my profile.

I’ve sent him a link to this thread

I think that quality 14″ bikes get passed down or on. Anyone investing in such a nice bike will probably be an enthusiast who will know other like-minded individuals. I’ve already had an offer on Teen2’s XS Defy and there are a few in our club who’d rather like his XS mtb as well.

And 14″ Konas are great, we had a Blast Deluxe and it was superb.