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In deep midnight blue, the Trek Precaliber 20 7-speed Marianas Blue is built for family outings: seven gears to keep pace with the parents, a 35 mm suspension fork and two hand brakes. Trek quotes it at 10.90 kg for children from 114 to 132 cm. The kickstand is fitted as standard.
| Frame | Alpha Silver aluminium, 20-inch kids' size |
| Fork | Kids' suspension fork, 35 mm of travel |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Tourney TY300, 7-speed SunRun 14-28 freewheel, 32-tooth ProWheel 127 mm chainset, KMC Z7 chain |
| Brakes | Two alloy linear-pull rim brakes |
| Wheels / tyres | 20-inch alloy rims, 32 spokes / Bontrager XR1 20 x 2.25-inch |
| Cockpit | 560 mm steel handlebar, 40 mm rise, 60 mm Bontrager stem, 130 mm grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Padded saddle with integrated seatpost and handle |
| Equipment | Kickstand, kids' satellite pedals |
| Weight | 10.90 kg, one size (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the 5 to 8 year old who joins their parents on rides of several kilometres, and for families who want to head out together at the weekend without having to push their child's bike up every hill.
An Alpha Silver frame that takes gears and suspension. On a 20-inch Alpha Silver aluminium base, Trek fits a suspension fork with 35 mm of travel, a Shimano Tourney TY300 derailleur and a seven-sprocket SunRun 14-28 freewheel. The linear-pull brakes and kickstand remain standard: this is a more complete Precaliber, designed to leave the tarmac behind.
| Precaliber 20 Freewheel | Precaliber 20 7-speed | Wahoo 20 Trail | |
| Stage | No gears | Gears and suspension | Trail bike |
| Frame / fork | Alpha Silver alloy / steel | Alpha Silver alloy / 35 mm fork | Alpha Silver alloy / rigid fork |
| Reference bike | 9.45 kg, 114 to 132 cm | 10.90 kg, 114 to 132 cm | 9.85 kg, 114 to 132 cm |
| What it means | Simple and light | Climbs better, soaks up bumps | Hydraulic disc brakes |
In other words: 10.90 kg, seven gears, a fork that smooths out tracks and two hand brakes. The Precaliber for the 5 to 8 year old who wants to follow the grown-ups beyond the park.
On a family ride, the difference in pace between parents and child is often the main problem. With seven gears, your child keeps a steady cadence, uphill and on the flat, and tires less quickly. The KMC Z7 chain and SunRun 14-28 freewheel are common parts, easy to replace in the workshop.
The 130 mm grips give a good hold for a child's hands at this age, and the 560 mm handlebar provides control in corners. For a first proper ride, the Canal du Midi towpath towards Colombiers is flat and car-free.
| Model | Wheels | Child's height | Gears / brakes | Weight |
| Precaliber 20 Freewheel | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 1 speed, 2 V-brakes | 9.45 kg |
| Precaliber 20 7-speed | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 7 speeds, 2 V-brakes, 35 mm fork | 10.90 kg |
| Wahoo 20 Path | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 8-speed microSHIFT, 2 V-brakes | 8.75 kg |
| Wahoo 20 Trail | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 9-speed microSHIFT, hydraulic discs | 9.85 kg |
Our take: the four colours of the Precaliber 20 7-speed are identical at 10.90 kg; midnight blue is the most understated. For more technical trails, the Wahoo 20 Trail (9.85 kg) moves up to 9 speeds and hydraulic disc brakes.
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LVR sizing advice Trek recommends this 20-inch bike from 114 to 132 cm, or ages 5 to 8 according to its data. A child at the bottom of the range benefits from keeping the saddle low for the first few weeks, then raising it as they progress. Come and try it with them at our Béziers shop.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Can they ride 15 km? | It depends on the child; with gears and breaks, rides quickly get longer. |
| Do the parts wear quickly? | The chain and freewheel are standard parts, simple to replace. |
| Is the kickstand included? | Yes, as standard. |
| Is the blue dark? | Yes, it is a deep, elegant midnight blue. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The Precaliber 20 for family outings, with its seven gears and suspension fork. Its deep midnight blue stays understated and elegant.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop services the drivetrain, checks the brakes and adapts your child's position season after season.
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