Devinci Announces the All-New Ewoc FS 24’’ Kids' Trail Bike

Mar 27, 2024
by Cycles Devinci  

PRESS RELEASE: Devinci

Introducing the all-new Ewoc FS. A 24’’ dual suspension kids trail bike featuring 125 mm of rear travel. Young riders will now be able to reap the benefits of a made-in-Canada full-suspension proven platform, that was once only reserved for adults. And for the parents, get ready for some memorable on-trail bonding as this new bike opens a whole new world of trails to explore together.

The Ewoc FS packs the legendary capability of our trail bikes, including the efficient Split Pivot suspension system, into a smaller package that's specifically built for the needs of children from approximately 9 to 12 years old, 133cm to 150cm (4'4'' - 4'11''). Additionally, the Ewoc FS frame, which is made right here in Canada, is built, and designed so it can last and grow with the rider. What do we mean by that? The frame and the fork are compatible with 26-inch wheels. So, by switching to larger wheels and a longer stem, the bike could last an extra year for the kid.

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This built-to-shred trail ripper features a super low standover height and a lightweight rider suspension kinematics, which signifies that the suspension will be active and performing efficiently even with low shock pressures. Its 6061-T6 Aluminum frame is coated with a durable powder coat paint because kids are not always easy with their equipment. Also, the Ewoc FS includes a 12-speed drivetrain for optimal gear ratio, a dropper seat post, short cranks, and short-reach brake levers. Cutting no corners in adapting the true Devinci ride feel for the youth. Born-to-ride meets built-to-shred. Unstoppable starts here.

MADE IN CANADA

2024 Devinci Ewoc FS
2024 Devinci Ewoc FS
2024 Devinci Ewoc FS

2024 Devinci Ewoc FS

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EWOC FS SX 12S
• Favourite Terrain: Trail
• Wheels: 24'' with clearance for 26''
• 125mm rear travel
• 140mm fork
• Geometry: Confidence inspiring geometry lets kids explore new trails and build skills fast
• Available colour: Gloss | Green Aston
• CAD $2,699.00 | USD $2,099.00

bigquotesBy bringing to life the Ewoc FS, we are expanding our portfolio of premium and accessible bicycles, allowing every type of riders, even the young ones to take their next step.Cycles Devinci

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For more details about the new Ewoc FS, including frame tech, specs and build options visit devinci.com



Videography: Liam Wallace
Product Photography: Andy Vathis
Action Photography: Liam Wallace
Riders: Lucy & Steve Mitchell
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia



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105 Comments
  • 55 0
 Kids never had it so good.
  • 22 6
 Cool to see it's not an e-bike. Makes me sad to see 10 year old kids ripping around on e-bikes at that age, learn to pedal first
  • 22 15
 @redmountaingoat: I'm in that category and honestly it's the best thing that has ever happened to kids bikes IMO. My 7 yr old has a Levo SL kids bike. E-bikes enable so many more riding opportunities and trails for kids to ride. He physically can not go places on an analog bike that he is able to do on his E-bikes. It's not a matter of being lazy or unwilling, his little legs just can not generate enough power for trails we frequently ride. If anything I would say E-bike is better suited to kids than adults. My son and I ride several times a week, the grin and giggle he makes when cresting a technical climb and joy he gets from riding the same trails as Dad leaves no doubt IMO that E-bikes are amazing for kids.
  • 18 17
 @crawfishoo: 100% BS
  • 7 0
 @lenniDK:

That was my original reaction too... but then I asked myself... was my fit Dad riding several 100 if not 1000's of feet of vertical on his rides and was a 7-year old me trying to keep up to him?

The answer was decidedly no and no. He was sitting at home with a Carlsberg in his hands and I was zipping around the neighborhood on my BMX (obviously Wink ... trying only to keep up with other kids my age.

Once you are talking 12year olds and up... Dad's getting older too, that's typically the time they can catch up and even beat Dad up the hill.

But from 6 to 12... it's a balancing act getting kids out on bikes having fun and not being frustrated.

In my family that means separate adult and kids rides (where I pace it back obviously), but this is a personal equation that might not work for all.
  • 8 6
 @lenniDK: You are free to your own opinion. For my personal situation getting an E-bike for my 7 yr old has been amazing!

The reaction from fellow riders is telling in my mind... universally the conversation starts "how old are you?? I can't believe you made it here" usually followed by praise and a fist bump saying "way to go little man".

E-bikes allow kids to go places they could not otherwise, IE tough trails with Dad in my case. The extra ride time we get together has been worth every penny (and occasional insults ha).
  • 1 0
 @redmountaingoat: You have to pedal real MTB e-bikes.
  • 6 2
 @crawfishoo: totally agree, I bought my 7 1/2 year old a commencal 24 e-bike and she did 100km in the first week. she wants to ride everywhere all the time and she slays up the long hills in squamish. For the people who say no, I bet your kids aint on wooden skis when they are at whistla....get with the times parents...kids are smart. them pedalling is like you pushing your car, it does not make better people!
  • 3 0
 @norona @crawfishoo @sfarnum

First, I respect and admire parents that have kids and actually spend time with them. So props for that!
For me, riding bikes is more than riding bikes. I started right when I could barely walk on shit superstore bikes, till I could start racing mtb at 14 on a wallmart full rigid. I don’t come from money, and only got a good mtb once I was good enough to get a shop to sponsor me, and so on . I’ve seen the evolution of bike since 1994, and we have come a long ways. I have ridden plenty of E bikes, they are fun for what they are, but to me, it takes a lot of why I ride bikes away.
There is a psychological and physical factor, the satisfaction to finish a big day, or get to climb a really hard hill. The reward after struggling on some moves or any challenge you might find. E bikes, take all of this away to me. I can see myself as a kid having one of those would have taken a lot of my mental game away, and a lot of lessons I learned on bikes that were used in my life to be where I am at. I think young kids getting on those Ebikes very early will miss out on a lot of what riding bikes can give them way passed riding bikes. And also looking forward to get good enough to get a better bike over and over to appreciate them every time. We are in a generation where we all have high end cameras and GPS in our pockets, with instant gratification from scrolling and finding answers to any problem. My situation was a life that new young population is not born into. But 7 year old me would have been stoked on this. So good job @cyclesdevinci
  • 1 0
 @crawfishoo: I've often said this, an e-bike would let a kid keep up with a parent for both speed and distance.
  • 2 1
 @redmountaingoat: So I also started riding mountain bikes on the north shore in 1987, then started racing in 88 and was a professional athlete in 90 in triathlons, dualthons, mtb,, xc skiing and surf ski paddling, racing 500 of the worlds biggest races from 1990 to 2006 when i retired from full time racing. I pushed 40-45 times a year summer and winter as my job, no other job except learning to market and work with sponsors. I continued this after racing in snowmobiling and since 2009 have been on the ski -doo factory team . Very Lucky and gratefull to all of it. What shapes people is very different for each individual. I started testing e-mtb in 2016 and switched to only riding them in 2017 with devinici logging in over 45,000 km off-road since that time. None of the things you say have been taken away for me, i push harder, ride 4-5k vert every day still and push super steep uphills and try to keep up to the building of young kids today. I heli ski, cat ski, tour and ride sleds for a living and boat, paddle and e-foil, my daughter does all of these things. She is lucky and I also come from mid class where I had to buy everything. My daughter is home schooled by us and a select few people and this is the life path we are on, she spends 2 months at sea on our boat paddling and discovering beaches, sea life etc and similar when not on the boat. The e-bike is where kids will all end up on, they allow kids to push when they want and not when they want. I go by smiles and she has the biggest shit eating grin. parents need to learn that kids are not yours to make into what you did, the world changes signifigantly from generation to generation. Provide playgrounds for them and let them discover who they are....you have a great story, don't try and press reprint on another human cause that is what is not fair.
  • 2 0
 @norona: I m not trying to make anyone do anything and I don’t have kids. This is what I see and just expressed it. Your family is in a very small percentage.
  • 1 1
 @redmountaingoat: not attacking you personally, just reminding you that everyone is different, not two people are the same. If an ebike takes away your adventure of course don’t use one but suggesting that it does for others is silly. I know these are the pink bike comments and it ain’t too bright in here and a lot of young people who started riding 5-10 years ago and did a trial day and know they think they know the whole sport, I have been doing it since the beginning and it has been and will always be ever changing. I remember when guys here said they would never purchase a bike from a company that built an ebike, which is funny to hear now , ha ha! Don’t try and compare yourself with others just do you the best way you can and of course you don’t get what others do because you are not them. Happy Riding!!!
  • 1 0
 @crawfishoo: ya, it feels, like a kind of giving high five for participation when you climb the hill on an ebike as a kid. opposite to an actual well deserved high five and the big hug if the kid made it to the top even halfway pushing up the hill. which is a great achievement then rewarded well-earned downhill run.
I have a different approach. Whenever I am cycling with my 8 yo daughter (since she was three) i am taking a hardtail, so I can feel all the difference again. and if she is done, we have a tow rope, and I am the engine.
  • 1 0
 @maddiver: you do realize that towing is the same as an ebike right, so while you think its better it ain't! Ha Ha
  • 1 0
 @norona: towing is a last resort Wink
  • 1 0
 @maddiver: If they have an e-mtb then no towing and they bask in the sun that they are doing it themselves which builds their confidence. Its only the parent who is crusty and old thinking it aint them. Instead of putting that on your kid just give them the right tool for the job.
  • 23 2
 Looks very nice, but a 32lbs build is very heavy for a kid.
I have 8 and 10 year olds and for them it's all about weight first, touch points second, suspension kinematics third. I'd ditch the SX drivetrain for maybe a 10 (put Shimano Zee 10 - 42 on both kids bikes and it's plenty low enough gearing) or even 9 speed wide range. With 12 speed, the kids would be pedaling at such a high cadence in the big ring and barely be moving and trying to manage all that weight. At least they indicate that the suspension is tuned for light riders, and I wonder if their lifetime warranty is transferable, since the only reason to get your kids a nice bike is because of re-sale value.
  • 51 3
 Thanks for the feedback @chacou! 31,97 lbs is not the lightest, we agree. Like all other bikes, we need to respect the pricing targets and speccing lighter components would ramp up the retail price very quickly and therefore making this bike less accessible. There's always two sides to consider. The first upgrades we would recommand to a parent whishing to make his kid's Ewoc FS lighter would be to upgrade the BB and the cassette. The dropper post also adds considerable weight but provides good benefits for the riding experience on the other hand.

Overall, we feel like we're offering a really good package with this bike. The parent choosing to buy the Ewoc FS for his child gets a bike that has a made-in-Canada frame, a lifetime warranty, competitive specs and the possibility to mounts bigger 26'' hoops to keep the bike an extra season.

If spending that much money on a full-suspension bike for your child is not your thing, the broad Ewoc family includes 20'' to 26'' hardtails too.

Thanks!
  • 3 0
 @cyclesdevinci: is the warranty transferable???
  • 4 0
 @cyclesdevinci: Appreciate the response and agree swapping out that BB (assuming it's the SX power spline) could save a lot of weight. IME, 12 speeds is simply not necessary for this age of rider and 24" - 26" wheels, so I'd go as far as to swap the entire drivetrain to save weight. Dropper post is questionable too, on my son's Reaper I've removed the dropper to save weight and he just doesn't use it, so it's one less thing that he needs to think about, quick release clamp works great for him for now.
  • 2 0
 @wobblegoblin: according to their website, no
  • 3 35
flag Froguin FL (Mar 27, 2024 at 8:58) (Below Threshold)
 @cyclesdevinci: Why is it always "his" child/kid? Can women not be the parents of kids who mountain bike? Its just as easy to say "their child" which would cover all situations...
  • 2 0
 @chacou: If this bike is used by kids, I completely agree. But, I wonder if they also put thought into other people who are also that same size who might want a mountain bike. There could be adults that are 4'11" and would appreciate those features. Overkill for kids, but maybe just right for someone else.
  • 6 1
 I'd take deore 10 speed over SX eagle for sure. My kid has that and it's been great. I don't even want gx eagle on a kid's bike as I find eagle super picky with hanger alignment and kids bump into stuff and don't always remember to put their bike down drivetrain side up. Normally I'd blame SX on RS suspesion (package deal, so it was nearly free), but with the xfusion suspension it seems like that's probably not the case.

Super cool the frame is made in Canada. The Norco Fluid builds seem more attractive to me as a parent that maintains their kids' bikes.
  • 2 1
 @eh-steve: 100%

I would also add that those ProMax brakes are really great spec for the kids. My son has/had those on his Cannondale hardtail and they have plenty of power for a little kid and a really nice light lever feel and lever shape with good bite so you can get them positioned well to promote 1 or 2 finger braking. These touch points are very important for small hands. Also helps to cut the bar down, I think the Reaper we got from Trestle Bike Park for my son came with a stock 680mm bar which was way way too wide for him.

Aside, I highly recommend following what BikeDads and Andrew Major share about kids bike setups.
  • 3 3
 @cyclesdevinci: That's all fluff, your literal child-sized bike weighs more than some budget aluminum adult bikes with 29" wheels. This bike should be sub-28lbs, and changing the BB and cassette isn't dropping 4lbs+.
  • 3 0
 @cyclesdevinci: Yes, swapping the BB and adding shorter cranks to our kids FS 24 made a considerable difference it weight and suitability for him. 10spd is plenty. fewer gears, shorter cage, shorter chain.
  • 2 0
 With 24" wheels, 50T cassette, 30T chainring, and 155 mm cranks, the gear ratio of the Ewoc will be 1.2, which is very similar to most enduro bikes at 1.3 (with 26" wheels it would be 1.3). My son has a 26" YT primus with 1.2 gear ratio in low gear, and if anything, he wouldn't mind an even easier gear. He is definitely not spinning at a really high cadence and he definitely would not want to go to a 42T cassette. Granted most of the climbing trails here are 8 to 12% grade, so the granny gear is nice.
  • 1 0
 I’ve been selling kids bikes for years and always steer the parent to the lightest bike offered on our shop floor. Most brands make an “entry level” kids bike with rigid fork and 1x drivetrain. Trying to convince some local dentist that little Sally and Timmy don’t need pogo forks and 21sp drivetrains is challenging.
  • 2 0
 Heavy bikes build character!
  • 2 0
 @CaSentLeTabarnakMonHomme:
That is by far the best username I’ve seen on here!
  • 2 0
 @cyclesdevinci: that’s a lot of money to come with a square taper BB. Good job otherwise.
  • 2 4
 @Froguin: dads make the buying decisions
  • 1 0
 All the full suspension kid's bike in the 24"-26" range are in the 28-32 lb. range, the lightest I have actually weighed is a Trailcraft Maxwell 26" and it was claimed at 28 lbs, but was about 28.75 lbs. on the scale--at a price of $3,000 USD.

Other than componentry and fork travel, there is little separating the "high-end" brands from the lowly Polygon D24--which is the bike I ended up buying my 8 y.o. at the time. That bike tipped the scales at 31 lbs w/ an aftermarket One Up dropper, but I quickly got it down to 29 lbs with lighter tires and crankset/bb--at a total cost of $1000 USD with the aftermarket parts included.

My biggest gripe with the claim of being able to clear 26" wheels is that unless you get the bike with 26" thru-axle wheels at the outset, you will have a very tough time trying to source wheels--or you build them yourself, which is what I did--but I've been a pro mechanic for nearly 15 years with a plethora of spares and know-how. Essentially, unless the manufacturer offers these 26" upgrade wheels, consider it a marketing feature at best.
  • 1 0
 I've never understood the argument that kids 'only need' at 42T granny ring or whatever it might be. My kids ride up some steep trails and use that extra climbing power. Over the winter I swapped the SX drivetrains on their Jeffsies for M5100 Deore 11 speed with 11-51 cassettes, and replaced the stock 165mm cranks with shorter Trailcraft options with 30 tooth chainrings.
  • 1 0
 @ChiefSilverback: it’s because the effective gear ratio is much different with a smaller wheel.
  • 2 0
 @Frank191: exactly.
Son's 24" w/ 10 speed 11 - 42, 150mm cranks, 28t chainring has a 1.4 gear ratio in lowest gear.
My 29" w/ 12 speed 10 - 50, 165mm cranks, 30t chainring has a 1.3 gear ratio in lowest.

* I could put a 10 speed 11 - 46 cassette on his bike to put him at 1.3 gear ratio, but I don't have one in spare parts, and he's getting used to it, coming from a 20" wheel with the same 10 speed 11 - 42 gearing that was a 1.1 in lowest. He's also 8 years old and I feel like the trade off of less mental load needing to cycle through gears and weight savings is worth the slightly increased effort on some climbs, we don't have too much sustained steep climbs around here that I'm taking him up, it's more the mellow climbs, and when it does get steep or tiring, it teaches hike-a-bike. If you're not hiking, you're not really mountain biking Wink
  • 16 0
 Solide !!
  • 6 1
 I love it - but I can't fathom spending that much cash on a bike, even with it being my main hobby and me silently mind bending my kids into loving mountain biking.
  • 10 0
 Around here, nice kids bikes tend to hold a good amount of resale. We have hundreds of kids riding in after school bike clubs, and stuff sells to the next family as quickly as it's outgrown.
  • 2 0
 Just wait till they start hitting the used market. I see good deals on 24" kids bikes fairly regularly.

www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3823956
  • 1 0
 2kUSD has been the average price for similar offers, including commencal clash, norco fluid 24, etc.. however there are differences.. this one is more like the norco,, whereas the commencal clash 24 is a mini DH bike, and weights like one too.
  • 2 0
 @millsr4: the ad mention was worth more than a $5 Boost
(sweet mullet Ripcord, @pgrotten, GLWS!)
  • 2 2
 @pruss1 maybe you should get your kids to take up soccer instead.
  • 5 0
 its been said, but heres my testimonial. Think of it more as leasing with a down payment, and generous buy back.
Bought first daughter a Spesh Hardrock, well kitted hardtail, think I payed $500ish for it. Bike was easily upgrade-able with parts I had kicking around, bike went to a firend, and came back for daughter number 2, 7 years later. Bit of a tune-up, some better brakes and fork, and was ridden happily for another couple years. Sold it for......$400. Bought a Kona 2-4 (you wanna talk about heavy!) for $700, fiddled with the fork, and had the rear shock re-valved, bike was thrashed daily. Sold it a couple years later for $700. Same goes for her Rocky hardtail, (sold for more than I paid) shes now on her moms old bike.
Similar with Chariots, they retain value quite well, if kept in decent shape
  • 1 0
 Also, Moto gear, and hockey gear is more expensive than this.
  • 1 1
 Then don’t buy one.
  • 1 0
 @joecrosby: jeez why didnt I think of that.
  • 1 0
 @g-42: same in the UK
  • 3 0
 It’s an expensive sport for a growing kid. My two are full grown now, but I remember buying new sports equipment every few months because they kept growing out of it. Bikes were the worst. Seems like they out grew them constantly.

That being said, if they were super passionate about mountain biking, I would be happy to spend the money to get them proper bikes. It’s nice that there are some options out there like this.
  • 6 3
 This very cool, but as a parent I don't know if a FS bike is really necessary for kids this age. Do they even weigh enough to really activate the suspension? Plus they grow out of bikes so dang fast. Maybe my kids weren't riding the kind of places this bike makes sense... it is cool though.
  • 4 0
 I’m keeping my boys on hardtails until they can buy their own bikes. But I also ride my hardtail when we ride together. Being underbiked is fine, but not when you’re the only one in the group.
  • 4 0
 @kiltymac The suspension is tuned/valved accordingly, so any rider within the weight range will benefit. I put my kid on a FS bike and noticed a difference in his riding, confidence, and ability to ride longer (less fatigue on descents). It is expensive but if riding is your family sport, then it is worth the extra cash. Plus the resale for these bikes is pretty insane. I sold my son's bike after a couple of years of riding for a few hundred less than what I paid.
  • 2 0
 My 10 y/o daughter is on a hardtail, I just picked up a used Rocky Reaper 24" this winter for my 8 y/o son that rides more and wants to go to the bike park. He's thrown a leg over and coming off his hardtail he comments on how heavy it is, and that's after I've swapped out parts to lighten it up. Haven't weighed it but it's probably about 27-28lbs. This Devinci is 32lbs!
  • 1 0
 I agree on the suspension engagement. I have my 8 year old on a Commencal Clash. Went back and forth on what to buy. But at the end of the day, it's tough to find that geometry with less travel. I'd love to see a 24" bike with 80-100 mm front and rear, 64-65 HTA and weigh in at sub 25 lbs. He definitely uses the geometry, but not the full 140mm in the fork.

Are there different frame testing standards for "kids bikes". This Commencal is so overbuilt for a 60-70 lb kid. I literally can ride it and feel confident that I won't break it at 170 lbs. The Prevelos he was on before were the same way.

32 lbs? That's a heavy kids bike! 4.5 lbs heavier than the Clash (And the Clash is heavy too).
  • 1 0
 @chacou: The Reaper is a solid choice especially since you can use 24" and 26" wheels with it. My daughter and son both used it and now a friend's son is on it. The bike has been durable and the full suspension definitely helps on rocks / roots and DH laps at the bike park. You can get a used one for the price of a new junky hardtail.
  • 1 0
 Some absolutely can benefit from it. My kid is not yet big enough for this bike and has already moved to a 20" wheel full suspension bike. Just because some/most kids aren't ready for it doesn't mean nobody is.
  • 3 0
 I personnally think the weight pretty much spot on here, The reaper is over 31lbs w/o a dropper post, the marin is over 30lbs again with no dropper. these things do add weight to the bike.
the clash is lighter but is also quite more expensive when you look at the regular price. 3900$ CND
30-32lbs IMO is pretty much the range for a well equipped and reasonnably priced kids full suspension bike.
  • 1 0
 I've been through this thought process as a dad of 3. Started with the mindset that hardtails will develop those soft skills (damn it I had to and it's good for you sort of mentality).Mtb'ing is a 3 generation sport in my family and we try to get out as much as possible.

Now, here is the polarity. Some kids will naturally just want to be on a bike... they dont care what it is, they dont care about bouncing down the trail, they just want to ride no matter what and that is great. I don't think this represents most kids and does not represent mine... so making biking more enjoyable was key to them wanting to ride as a family and to progress. So I spent a lot of time researching kids bikes, trying to understand what gear ratios would be best for the terrain we ride etc...

Ultimately, yes, a full suspension increased enjoyment, especially on the technical trails.... and easier gearing beyond what you think would be necessary really helped keeping the smiles on the climbs.

And yes.. a modern kids bike is designed with leverage curves that allow the suspension to work great. Even if the kid is 40lb.
  • 1 0
 @jwa9681: Unfortunately from what I have read there are not and this is part of what makes kids bikes so heavy. I would be fine having a weight limit specified (say 110lbs) and for the frame, handlebar, cranks, hoops, all to be lighter. My kids Norco Fluid 20" definitely looks like I could ride it without braking any part of it and it is relatively heavy due to this. Woom definitely appears to make stuff lighter and something that could be broken by an adult. Early Rider also makes their stuff kids weight specific.
  • 1 0
 @seylerc: can confirm the fluid 20" can handle a 200lb dad down a black tech trail.
  • 1 2
 if you see a skilled 8-10yo bombing down black trails, littered with rocks and roots and doubles you will see who & what these bikes are aimed at...the right tool for the job...let aside the overbiking and snobby dads...the suspension works for their weight range... now, 20" dual suspension bikes, those are unnecessary IMO, hardtail until 24 or 26..
If you are a weekend warrior doing mellow XC laps with small elevation but punchy climbs and technical riding.. you will get frustrated as these heavy bikes will be difficult to handle by small kids.. shuttle them !
  • 3 0
 This Ewoc at first glance looks like a good competitor to the current-gen Norco Fluid FS 24, which was pretty similar to the Commencal Clash 24 and YT Jeffsy Primus 24 except better priced. Such great bikes for a 130-140cm shredder .. Except for a lot of the Norco FS 24 breaking their chainstays when ridden hard - or at least the early ones. Time will tell if our replacement frame holds up.

So putting 26" wheels on a bike that had 24" doesn't make frame's reach any longer, nor does it change the wheelbase. Except that the Ewoc's 419mm chainstay is pretty long, so this should probably be a 26" bike to start with, closer to the Commecal Clash Jr, Jeffsy 26 as well as the Norco Sight Youth which really should come with 26" wheels instead of 27.5" (and lose a little reach.)

Is the Devinci's X-Fusion suspension good? The Manitou Machete J-Unit 24" on the others is considered a great kids' fork.

12 speed / 50t seems excessive for a 9YO / 135cm kid and 24" wheel. And harder to keen aligned than 11sp. Or 10.

Norco and Devinci both lose points for not putting a bash guard on. The Norco has 2 ISCG mount points for a chain guide, and you can (unofficially but it works) use them to mount a chain+bash guard. All 3 bolts would be nicer. Devinci looks like it has none, so best you could do is change to a crankset that can hold a bashguard. Kids love to smash their chainring.

Also pretty nice is the Chromag Minor Threat except they lose points for putting a Reba 26 on the S1 (24") build. And no bash. And Chromag pricing. On the other hand, Code RSCs on a kid's bike is pretty wild.
  • 1 0
 Norco! My kid broke his chainstay while just riding along........No I absolutely did not use it as a mini slopestyle bike.
  • 4 0
 Ima need to see @stevev88 put it through its paces before I consider it for my child
  • 2 0
 For those of you complaining about the weight; as a kid in the 70's my bmx bike was close to 50lbs. It is indestructible which was good when you "ghost rode" the poor machine. It's still the heaviest bike in my lineup.
  • 1 0
 Kids have always had great bikes. My 8 year old has a ‘08 canyon torque with a cut down seatpost tower and 24» rear wheel, and 127mm cranks. 150mm zocchi 44, removed 1 shim on the rebound.Contemporary geometry. Cost me 400 bucks and some quality time in the shed.
My 11 year old has a 07’ 67r Jekyll with a shimmed down mattoc, 140mm cranks, and a 225lb ti spring on a elka stage 5 with offset bushings, contemporary geometry. cost me around 600.
  • 1 0
 Oh man..... 10 year old bikes right now make great platforms for modern kids bikes with some geo mods. You know what's up.
  • 3 0
 Time for a kids bike shoot out with the Devinci Ewoc, Chromag Minor Threat, Spawn Rok, Rocky Mt Reaper 24 and Norco Fluid 24!
  • 1 0
 Don't forget the Tiny Rock Master - 26 lbs.
  • 1 0
 First ride of the season on March 25, and I see two boys 10? 12? Both riding (I think, from what I saw)their own Spawn Rokk's. Man they were ripping and whipping and wheeling. I'm just on my trusty Honzo and was super impressed with their bike handling skills
  • 1 0
 Jelly, I need to drive out to Kelowna ASAP
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 People complaining about weight are nuts. How many thousands of people grew up riding 40 pound bmx and mountain bikes as kids? The weight of a bike isnt going to hold anyone back that enjoys riding a bike. If your kid NEEDS a lighter bike to be inspired to ride, maybe they just dont like riding that much. I was a scrawny little kid and put down miles and miles on my boat anchor Haro bmx and first gen BigHit and had no troubles bunny hopping either one.
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 32 pounds for a kids " trail bike" ???? what the heck is the matter with this industry, aren't you suppose to try to get more people/ kids to ride, if kids are not having fun or enjoying riding because the bikes are heavy, then they wont ride and buy more bikes, there are enough engineers in this industry, figure out how to make an inexpensive bike at a reasonable weight, DO IT.
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 Looks sick could be a good option for my kid in a couple years
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 Such a cool bike. Well done.
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 Honestly this looks on par with Spawn, Rocky, etc. I’ll give it a look when my kid gets there! Especially as it’s made in Canada, super cool.
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 The top tube isn't straight, *gasp* This kid will be the laughing stock of the trail.
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 Where’s the motor? How am I going to convince my son to put down his iPad to ride this if there’s not 90NM of torque?
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 I have to drag mine away from Roblox. Insanity. And when we finally get onto the trails, they love it. Technology be damned!
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 Put 26” wheels on it so my kid has a high bottom bracket monster truck? I don’t see a flip chip to lower the bb. This seems useless.

Looks cool as a 24” bike though
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 … and a Scott Ransom 24” comes in 2lbs lighter for $100 less, and has a flip chip for 26” wheels
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 Rad Bike! Nice work Steve and Especially Lucy!!
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 ha thanks buddy.. see you and the fam on the trails!
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 What does it mean for passion to be north? Also, what does it mean for expertise to be unapologetically Canadian?
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 1. a reference to our national anthem and (unintentional?) zing at our global reputation for politeness, of which pride in one's self would typically not happen (sorry, eh)
2. shallow, marketing word soup that has no deeper meaning than maybe evoking some images or emotions that encourage buying a Devinci bike.

The choice is yours.
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 Props to Devinci for engineering 26" wheels to fit the frame as well. #scalable
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 Love it, but unless you have a brood of 5, big investment for a kid that will outgrow the bike in 2 years in which resale value would be no more than 30%.
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 As someone who has gone through high end kids bikes like these through 3 kids now starting to transition to 26" bikes.... I have sold for at least 80% of purchase price each time.... making them not much more than walmart replacements that have no value after a year and obviously perform at a different level. Worth it if you can swing it.
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 @maestroman21: Good to know, thanks. I suppose it is rather a niche, therefore justifying a higher ROI. I feel so bad for 10 year old chasing me on his Diamond Back hardtail. Great bike, but we live in a very rocky area.
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 YT has 35% off on their kids bikes and are great
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 That little bike looks super rad! Kudos Devinici
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 Damn I wish I had these types of bikes when I was a kid! Looks rad!
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 I’d love to know how much it weighs! Did I miss that?
  • 1 0
 On Devinci site they have it list at 31.97lbs!
  • 1 0
 This almost makes me wish I had kids...
  • 2 1
 How is this not an ebike with a name like ewoc?
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 This is awesome. More options for mini me’s to shred is a great thing.
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 We have to hide this from Remy Morton!
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 I"m surprised it's not a 29 front wheel.
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 Where's the geo chart?
  • 1 0
 Nice one Steve!
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 Somebody is going to get fired over this great idea .
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