{"product_id":"ridgeback-mx24-2026","title":"Ridgeback MX24 - 2026","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe MX24 — Go Further, See More, Do More\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing further is the name of the game with the MX24! Designed for average height riders aged 8 and upwards, the MX24 is the perfect kids bike for young adventurers who want to see and do more by bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with all the easy-to-ride features needed, the MX24 punches well above its weight. With 7-speed gears to handle the hills, grippy but easy-rolling tyres ready for any path or track, and a fully adjustable fit that grows with your rider, the MX24 is built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-Pedal Cranks \u003c\/strong\u003e— Our pedal cranks are ergonomically correct, proportional to the child's leg length. They also place the pedals closer to the bike's centre so that children can pedal as smoothly and naturally as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller Grips\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our handlebars and grips are narrower diameter so they fit small hands better, for confidence and control as well as better ability to reach the brakes safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Brakes \u003c\/strong\u003e— Brake levers are closer to the bars and adjustable for reach to suit smaller hands, and work perfectly with our smaller diameter grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowered Frames \u003c\/strong\u003e— Our frames are lower where it counts, making it easier to get on and off and increasing clearance for greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Limiter \u003c\/strong\u003e— To help prevent falls when learning to co-ordinate pedalling and cornering, the steering has a limit stop that helps avoid an over-steering situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Accessory Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — For gifts, customisation or just getting co-ordinated!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransferable warranty — Our lifetime frame and fork warranty and 2-year parts warranty is transferrable, supporting service and re-sale value. Because these bikes are made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the MX24 weight vs Dimension 24 weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MX24 weighs 10.5kg, compared to 10.0kg for the Dimension 24 — a difference of 0.5kg. Both are significantly lighter than budget steel-framed bikes of the same size, which typically weigh 12kg or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the parts differences between the MX24 and the Dimension 24?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MX24 uses a steel fork and some lower cost parts such as Microshift shifters instead of Shimano and lower cost hubs and tyres. This gets a lower price than the Dimension 24. 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