{"product_id":"24-scott-contrail-400-2027","title":"24\" Scott Contrail 400 (2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scott Contrail 400 is a lightweight 24\" kids bike for everyday riding: school runs, bike paths and weekend rides with the family. It weighs around 8.9kg, has 7 gears and a rigid alloy fork, and Scott recommends it for kids 125 to 135cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight enough to ride every day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around 8.9kg (without pedals and kickstand), the Contrail 400 is the lighter of Scott's two 24\" kids bikes. Weight matters more on a kids bike than an adult one, because the bike is a much bigger share of the rider's bodyweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter bike is easier to pedal uphill, easier to get going from a stop, and easier for a child to lift over a kerb or wheel into the bike shed at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the weight down with a 6061 alloy frame and fork, no suspension, and V-brakes rather than disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrakes sized for small hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tektro brake levers are made for kids and have adjustable reach, so they can be moved closer to the bar to suit smaller hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters more than brake type for a young rider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA child who can comfortably reach and squeeze the lever brakes sooner and with more control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV-brakes are light and simple, and the pads are cheap and quick to replace. They lose some stopping power in the wet, so it's worth teaching kids to brake a little earlier on rainy days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy gears for hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven gears are worked by a Shimano Revoshift twist shifter with a gear display, so kids can see which gear they're in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30-tooth chainring and 12-32T cassette give an easy gear for climbing hills on the way to school without getting off to push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTyres for paths and gravel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenda Booster tyres are 24 x 1.75\". They're narrower and lower-profile than mountain bike tyres, so they roll easily on footpaths and bike paths, with enough tread for gravel paths and park trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContrail 400 or Scale 400?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 24\" Scott kids bikes with rigid alloy forks and a 70kg maximum system weight. Choose by where your child will ride most:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrail 400:\u003c\/strong\u003e for school, bike paths and family rides. Around 8.9kg, 7 gears, V-brakes, 1.75\" tyres and a kickstand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/24-scott-scale-400\" title=\"scott scale 400\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScott Scale 400\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e for kids who want to ride dirt trails. 8 gears, hydraulic disc brakes and a mountain bike build, at 9.8kg without pedals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller kids, the 20\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/scott-contrail-200\" title=\"scott contrail 200\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScott Contrail 200\u003c\/a\u003e is the size below. Compare the full range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/collections\/kids-bikes\" title=\"kids bikes range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekids bikes\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott recommends the Contrail 400 for kids 125 to 135cm tall. Height is a guide: inside leg and confidence matter too, so the best check is your child sitting on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery new bike comes with a free first service within 6 months, which is useful as the brakes and gears settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat height is the Scott Contrail 400 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott recommends it for kids 125 to 135cm tall. Inside leg and confidence matter as well as height, so check the fit with your child on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the Scott Contrail 400 weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8.9kg without pedals and kickstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Scott Contrail 400 and Scale 400?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 24\" kids bikes with rigid forks. The Contrail 400 is lighter, with V-brakes, 7 gears, 1.75\" tyres and a kickstand, for school and bike paths. The Scale 400 is a mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes and 8 gears, weighing 9.8kg without pedals, for kids riding dirt trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Contrail 400 have disc brakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It uses Tektro V-brakes with kids' levers that adjust for small hands. For hydraulic disc brakes on a 24\" bike, see the Scott Scale 400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Contrail 400 good for riding to school?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It's light, the 1.75\" tyres roll easily on footpaths and bike paths, and it comes with a kickstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a weight limit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Scott sets a maximum system weight of 70kg, which includes the rider, the bike and anything they carry, such as a school bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colours does the Contrail 400 come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian Green and Zesty Yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a kickstand and pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It comes with a kickstand, kids' pedals with reflectors and a stem protector pad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott","offers":[{"title":"Zesty Yellow","offer_id":67601796661557,"sku":"7616185499978","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Persian Green","offer_id":67601803706677,"sku":"7616185499961","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3468\/6261\/files\/scott-contrail-400-2027-zesty-yellow.png?v=1791516676","url":"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/24-scott-contrail-400-2027","provider":"Ivanhoe Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}