Trek Precaliber 24 Kids Bike: Tested and Reviewed!

The Trek Precaliber 24 has been a bike shop best seller for many years. Stylized like a mountain bike, it’s designed for kids who are dying for a bike with a cool “shock”, but who don’t actually need the expensive components found on a true mountain bike.

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So how does it stack up against the competition? And who is the Trek Precaliber best for? Here’s our list of 6 things to know before you buy!

The suspension and non-suspension version of the Precaliber are identical, except for their front forks. The suspension version costs $30 more. Both are offered in boy, girl, and neutral colors.

Suspension forks look cool, kids want them, and Trek knows this! As a result, Trek made a clever and commendable move and put a super lightweight “casual riding” suspension fork on the Precaliber 24. (Most cheaper suspension forks much heavier)
While the Zoom branded fork is not designed for true mountain biking (it clearly says so on the label), it does a bit more than just look cool. It helps kids to easily pop-up their front tire when doing jumps and hops. It also adds a bit of appreciated cushioning on the landing.

The Precaliber with suspension is an ideal bike for adventurous neighborhood riders who never plan to actually ride in the mountains.
Providing the cool off-road look of a true mountain bike but without the expensive high-end components, the Trek Precaliber 24 is hands-down the best “recreational mountain bike” we’ve ever tested.
To be clear, the design and quality of the Precaliber’s frame is trail-worthy, and its 2.25″ wide knobby tires are the perfect match for snow and dirt. But its lower-end hand brakes don’t provide the stopping power necessary for true single track riding. Additionally, the “casual use only” labeled fork isn’t designed to handle the strain from mountain trails.

For those looking to save on some weight, Trek also offers a non-suspension version of the Precaliber 24 that comes with a rigid fork. Weighing just under 2 pounds less than the suspension version, it may be a better option for lightweight riders who don’t plan on getting really aggressive on the bike.
With the same 2.25″ wide tires as the Precaliber with suspension, the non-suspension version is also capable of hitting basic dirt trails.

Lightweight bikes can be a tremendous help for young riders. Less weight not only bolsters confidence in their riding abilities, but also helps kids grow or maintain their love for riding! The Trek Precaliber with suspension weighs 26.5 lbs.
While heavier than more expensive bikes, Compared to recreational mountain bikes in its mid-$300 price range, the Trek is lighter weight . The REI Co-op REV Plus is built for a similar rider and comes in at 28.2 pounds!

This Trek 24 inch bike comes with a Shimano Tourney 8-speed grip shifter and derailleur, which is the lowest level of components in Shimano’s mountain line.
Our main complaint is with the Tourney’s bulky shifter. The large bump of the inside portion of the grip shift is too large in diameter for most kids to comfortably place their hand around it. This same shifter is very common on bikes in the Precaliber’s price range.

The Specialized Hotrock 24 is the most common comparison to the Trek Precaliber 24, but it’s more expensive with an MSRP of $450. While it has a more capable suspension fork, it has the same brakes and Tourney derailleur as the Precaliber, which limits its use to the same basic trails the Precaliber is meant for.

Reviewer & Videography: Natalie Martins
Video Production: Fressia Eames
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