The Merida Matts J24 Girls Bike is a fun and cool bike for 8-13 year olds who want to enjoy riding in comfort on two wheels. The lightweight alloy frame is much easier to handle and control than a steel frame which kids bikes usually use. The Matts J24 is built specifically for kids with its lower standover height and 24" wheels for comfort and control. While the durable suspension fork and alloy rims are built to handle the bumps kids may encounter so that this bike can last through a few challenges. Combine that with the reliability of V-brakes and you have a fun and durable bike for your kids to ride and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it's your kids first bike or just an upgrade once they have outgrown their old bike" the Merida Matts J24 is a great choice for your kids next bike. Simplicy and Lightweight: Many of our bikes feature rigid forks. This helps to keep the weight down" which is a big advantage for much lighter riders. Gears are also kept to a minimum" avoiding confusion for young riders" again reducing weight. Just Like The Grown Ups: All kids bike frames are made with the same 6061 lightweight aluminium we use in our adult bikes" we dont cut any corners. Theyre also painted and lacquered in the same way" so the bikes can still look great even after a few tough knocks.