Children always liked the fun and active holiday. And parents from early childhood should strongly encourage such hobbies. A good impetus will be the acquisition of a bicycle. Choosing the first bike is always difficult. The main thing here is to get into the right ratio of price and quality. Very often, the choice of parents falls on the Stels Pilot 200. Below you can find out why it is so popular and what its characteristics are.
Stels Pilot 200 General
The company has existed in the sporting goods market for quite some time, so it has many types of bicycles. “Pilot” is a whole branch of bikes intended for children. On average, the Stels Pilot 200 is designed for ages from 6 to 9 years. The frame size is 11 inches. It can be ridden by children with growth up to 135 centimeters. For greater convenience, saddle lift and rudder removal can be easily adjusted.
Although the bike itself is not too big, it weighs 12 kilograms. So the child certainly will not be able to lower it and lift it up the stairs. Also, before choosing it is important to consider what year the model is. Its equipment may vary slightly. Therefore, it is best to find out all the details before buying from the seller.
Although the bike itself looks pretty reliable and cool, it is not designed for cross-country riding. This is a city bike. Its habitat is courtyards and streets.
Frame
The main material from which the Stels Pilot 200 is made is steel. This significantly reduces the cost of the product. But steel has a tendency to oxidize. If the "Pilot" will fall a lot, then a protective coating will be erased on it. In these places, if stored in a damp room, rust may appear. But children grow up faster, so "Stealth" may well carry out good service.
The plug is rigid (fixed). This is good, as for riding on asphalt does not need additional depreciation. This fork is lightweight and reliable. It is almost impossible to break it.
As for the color, you also need to specify in the store itself. The most common are red, green and lime.
Equipment
The Stels Pilot 200 features 20-inch wheels. Tires are wide and with a tread. Therefore, the "Pilot" is quite stable. Since rubber is not of the highest quality, a pungent odor may come from it at first. Then it erodes.
This Stealth is equipped with two brakes. A standard rim is mounted on the front wheel. Like many children's bicycles, the Pilot 200 also has a second type - the foot type. This brake allows you to lock the rear wheel by turning the pedals back.
Front and back, only one star. Going up will be quite difficult. But then such a transmission is very easy to care for. Simply clean and lubricate the chain on time.
The saddle is an important part of the bike. This model has a wide and soft seat made of artificial leather. It will be very comfortable for a child to ride it.
The pedals are the most common. They are made of plastic, so the pattern can erase a lot over time. Then they will have to be replaced, because in this way the foot will slide off easily.
Optional accessories
The most important thing that should be on every children's bike is protection for the chain. This frame prevents the leg from falling onto the sprocket. Otherwise, it can be chewed and stained in grease, which will spoil the thing forever.
But the manufacturer did not take care of protecting the child. Typically, children’s bicycles are hung with foam pad on the steering wheel and its crossbar. This reduces trauma during a sudden stop. On the Stels Pilot 200 boy this is not.
The package includes wings. True, they come in a shortened version, so such mudguards will not provide absolute protection from dirt and puddles. Since the system itself is bolted, it can be easily removed.
Plus, everything comes with a call.