
I'm after a new bike for my 7 year old who has more than outgrown his MX14. Ideally, if this lasts, it will be passed on to his sister, who is 4.
I've looked at second hand (Isla, Frog, Ridgeback etc) and also new (Python, Wild 20 etc) and my son liked the Python Elite 20; it's 9.1 kg and easy for him to lift to his chest. Local bike shop has one on offer for £170.
It makes sense to me to buy this instead of new higher price options as the spec on it isn't far off the Frog and it's weight is maybe 0.5kg more plus I hate to think of a £300 bike getting thrown onto the floor etc. Only downside is re-sale value, perhaps, but if we keep it for years and it lasts well enough for two kids to use, this isn't a problem. I could buy second hand but don't really want the lottery of it.
Does anyone have an opinion on the Python bikes? It's hard to find reviews for them but they seem to be offered by quite a few bike shops and, as I say, the spec looks good for the money.
Thanks