Cannondale Trail 24 kids bike Royal Purple

Description

Cannondale Trail 24 kids’ bike Royal Purple is a children’s MTB with 24" wheels designed for riders roughly 124–137 cm tall who want to combine riding on asphalt with lighter off-road terrain. In terms of design, it’s an affordable sport-level bike focused on easy handling, simple maintenance, and practical equipment for everyday riding as well as family trips.

Frame and geometry

At its core is a SmartForm C3 Alloy aluminum frame, designed for rim brakes and complemented by mounting points for fenders and a rack, which broadens its use toward practical riding. With this model, Cannondale builds on kid-specific proportions (lower standover and shorter reach to the handlebars) so the bike is easier to control when starting off and in slow sections. Up front, a Suntour XCT-JR 24 suspension fork with 50 mm travel, a coil spring, and a 1-1/8" steerer handles the bumps, with mounts for cantilever/V-brakes. Specific reach/stack figures or chainstay length are not provided by the manufacturer, so they cannot be specified accurately.

Components

The drivetrain is set up as a 1×8 without a front derailleur: a microSHIFT trigger shifter controls a Shimano Tourney TX rear derailleur (8s), a choice aimed at simpler operation with smaller hands. Gear range is provided by a Shimano 11–32 cassette paired with a 30T single chainring; the Prowheel Pro-V30 cranks have a kid-friendly 145 mm length, and the bottom bracket uses a sealed cartridge unit with a square taper. Braking is handled by Promax V-Brake rim brakes with aluminum linear-pull levers—standard direct-pull “V-brakes.” The wheels use 24" lightweight Cannondale aluminum rims (28 holes) and hubs with sealed bearings (QR), the rear with a freehub for an 8-speed cassette; Kenda Small Block 8 tires in 24×1.95" are a versatile choice for paved paths and hard-packed trails. The cockpit uses 580 mm aluminum handlebars (25.4 mm diameter) and a short 30 mm stem; the saddle and grips are Cannondale Kids Comfort, and the seatpost is a 25.4 mm aluminum unit. A kickstand is included.

Ride characteristics

The combination of 24" wheels and 1.95" tires delivers a more stable track than narrower “city” sizes, while the bike still maintains good agility at low speeds. The 50 mm coil fork helps smooth out bumps on gravel and roots, improving front-wheel control, but it also adds some weight and slightly reduces efficiency on smooth asphalt. A 30T single chainring with an 11–32 cassette keeps operation simple and reduces the risk of shifting mistakes, while the easier gears support a steady cadence on short climbs. Rim V-brakes are low-maintenance and light, but their performance depends more on rim condition and conditions (wet, mud) than disc brakes.

Who it’s for

The Cannondale Trail 24 is intended for children roughly 124–137 cm tall who already handle riding with a rear derailleur and want to develop their skills on dirt roads, in parks, and on easier trails. Compared with kids’ MTBs with disc brakes, it targets lower maintenance needs and a simpler braking system, while still keeping a sporty 1×8 drivetrain and a suspension fork.

Key specifications

• Frame: SmartForm C3 Alloy (aluminum), mounts for rack/fenders, for rim brakes
• Fork: Suntour XCT-JR 24, coil spring, 50 mm travel, 1-1/8" steerer
• Shifting: microSHIFT trigger, 1×8
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TX, 8-speed
• Cassette: Shimano 11–32 (8-speed) + 30T chainring, 145 mm cranks
• Brakes: Promax V-Brake (rim), linear-pull levers
• Wheels and tires: 24" Cannondale alloy rims (28h) + Kenda Small Block 8 24×1.95"
• Weight: manufacturer data not available

EAN: 1968702844188