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Dazzling red and a suspension fork: the Trek Precaliber 20 7-speed Radioactive Red looks like a little mountain bike. Its 20-inch wheels, 2.25-inch Bontrager XR1 tyres and seven Shimano gears take it onto tracks as well as roads. It weighs 10.90 kg according to Trek, for children from 114 to 132 cm.
| 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 drawn to dirt tracks, small bumps and descents, and for parents who ride mountain bikes themselves and want to take their child on easy routes.
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.
The 35 mm suspension fork absorbs some of the shocks your child would otherwise feel in their arms. On rocky tracks like those in the garrigue around Béziers, it helps them keep the handlebar straight and stay calm. It does not turn the bike into a downhill machine: it is there for comfort.
The two linear-pull brakes, acting on alloy rims, need precise adjustment to brake well on dusty ground. Have them checked regularly, and teach your child to brake before corners rather than in them.
| 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: all four Precaliber 20 7-speed bikes weigh 10.90 kg; this bright red is the most visible on the tracks. For real trail riding, the Wahoo 20 Trail (9.85 kg) moves up to hydraulic disc brakes and 9 speeds.
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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 it be used for mountain biking? | Yes, on easy tracks; for technical trails, choose a Wahoo 20 Trail. |
| Is the suspension adjustable? | No, it is a simple kids' fork with no adjustment. |
| Are the brakes good enough? | Yes, when properly adjusted; they need regular checks on dusty ground. |
| Is the red dazzling? | Yes, a vivid, very bright red. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A Precaliber 20 with the look of a little mountain bike, with suspension fork and seven gears. Its dazzling red makes it visible on the tracks.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop checks the brakes and fork, adjusts the derailleur and sets up your child's position for their first rides on the tracks.
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