FRED265 Children’s Downhill Bike

The robust yet lightweight Fred frame, made from 6061 aluminium, has been specially developed for young downhill riders and freeriders: featuring tube dimensions suitable for children, a relatively low weight and an extra-robust construction for uncompromising downhill performance. The modern downhill geometry, featuring a flat 63° head angle and a low bottom bracket, combined with the Horst-Link rear suspension system, ensures responsive handling, optimum traction and a smooth ride over rough terrain. The decoupled braking and suspension movement allows technical trails to be tackled with greater control and efficiency.

The fitted Fox Float X Performance Elite shock, with 160 mm of travel, is perfectly tuned to the low body weight of young downhill riders – Kids Tuned. It responds with exceptional sensitivity, offering efficient, finely controlled damping and progressive suspension, thereby ensuring outstanding traction, control and comfort on technical terrain as well as during fast descents and big drops. The rebound and compression settings can be individually adjusted to suit the trail and the rider’s personal preferences.

The stem and handlebars, featuring a 25 mm rise, are from Reverse Components; they are lightweight and robust, ensuring safe and controlled handling on fast, technical descents and big jumps. Shifting is handled by a smooth-operating SRAM NX trigger lever, whilst braking is provided by the reliable Magura MT5 4-piston disc brake with 203/180 mm rotors. The 1-finger HC aluminium brake levers can be perfectly adjusted to fit smaller children’s hands and offer precise control and maximum braking power with minimal effort.