The Marin Bear Valley 24 is one of our favourite kids' mountain bikes here at Dean Forest Cycles. It's built to give young riders a proper trail-ready bike that's lightweight, easy to handle, and loads of fun to ride.

With its lightweight aluminium frame, confidence-inspiring mountain bike geometry, grippy fast-rolling tyres, and smooth MicroSHIFT 1x8 gearing, it's ready for everything from local woodland trails to family adventures further afield. Hydraulic disc brakes with kid-friendly levers provide plenty of stopping power and control, while the clutch rear derailleur helps keep the chain secure when the trail gets rough.

Marin have put a lot of thought into every detail of the Bear Valley 24, making it a fantastic option for young riders looking to build confidence and enjoy riding off-road. Whether they're just getting into mountain biking or already love hitting the trails, this bike is ready to keep up.

Specifications

• Frame

  Series 1 Lightweight Aluminum MTB, Low Standover, 24” Wheels, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake

• Fork

  Series 1 Aluminum MTB, Disc Brake

• Rim

  Aluminum, Double Wall

• Hub Rear

  Forged Aluminum Alloy, 28H

• Hub Front

  Forged Aluminum Alloy, 28H

• Spokes

  14g Stainless Steel

• Tires

  Kenda, Booster, 24x2.4", Wire Bead

• Derailleur Rear

  MicroSHIFT Acolyte, 8-Speed, Clutch

• Shift Lever

  MicroSHIFT Acolyte, Short-Reach, 8-Speed

• Crankset

  Forged Alloy, 30T, 130mm, Ring Guard

• Bottom Bracket

  Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

• Chain

  KMC 8-Speed

• Cassette

  MicroSHIFT Acolyte, 8-Speed, 12-42T

• Brakes Front

  Tektro HD-J285 Kid's Specific Hydraulic Disc

• Brakes Rear

  Tektro HD-J285 Kid's Specific Hydraulic Disc

• Brake Levers

  Hydraulic Kid's Specific Short Reach Alloy Lever

• Handlebar

  Marin Riser, 50mm Rise, 580mm Width, 19mm OD Grip Section

• Stem

  Alloy, 45mm

• Grips

  Single Densitiy, Thin Diameter Grip

• Headset

  Threadless

• Seatpost

  Aluminum, 27.2mm, Integrated Saddle/Post

• Saddle

  Marin 24" Integrated Saddle/Post

• Pedals

  Kids Specific Nylon Pedal