MTB with kids
Just looking for insight from some folks. I used to race xc (20+) years ago. Started as a newbie in cyclocross, but work travel made it difficult. I have commuted on and off for 30+ if you dont count elem, middle, and high school else more. I've done light touring.. Recently, I bought my 12year old a nicer old school race quality dual suspension. He wants to go mtn biking, but other than trails around the open space in colorado front range he does not have experience. I've had a ac separation, and 2 dislocations along with labral tears in my shoulder. I can swing mellow trails and gravel or forest on the cross bike, but I really feel it. I am thinking fun single track, rolling trails that are not very technical. The question is whether, i should get a double squish, fat, or 27.5+ to take him around some better trails in comfort. NO more drop offs or much air at all for me. ( to many injuries in addition to what i mentioned above.) Or, is it just not a great idea any more?
Last edited by schiavonec; 11-17-19 at 08:48 PM.