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Hotwalk
A 12″ aluminum frame run bike.
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MX$6,000($346)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 12″ Aluminum |
Summary
The Specialized Hotwalk is a high-end, carbon-framed balance bike designed for young children, featuring lightweight construction at 2.1kg and high-quality components like carbon wheels and handlebars. It's praised for its kid-specific ergonomics and innovative features such as a practical carrying loop under the saddle. However, its high price point and niche appeal are noted as drawbacks.
Carbon-framed balance bike
Lightweight at 2.1kg
High-quality components including carbon wheels and handlebars
Kid-specific ergonomics and features
Practical carrying loop under the saddle
High price point at £999/$999
Niche appeal due to cost
No brakes or footpegs included
Limited to riders up to 35 inches (88cm) and ages 18 months to four years
A carbon-framed balance bike is cool, no doubt, but then a quid shy of £1,000 is likely to have niche appeal to parents of young children.
CyclistSpecialized are catering to the smallest market in the world – the one for kids from up to 88 cm.
Gran Fondo MagazineSpecialized has designed what it calls the 'ultimate first bike'.Pinkbike
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Dec 2020 · Jack Elton-Walters
A new bike, and with it a new price bracket, but can the Specialized Hotwalk Carbon balance bike 'inspire a lifetime of riding'?
Dec 2020 · Zach Overholt
The Specialized Hotwalk Carbon may ruin all other kid's bikes for your child. But it also may foster a lifetime of riding.
Dec 2020 · Rudolf Fischer
The new Specialized Hotwalk Carbon is the ultimate kids’ bike that takes influences from pro sports. Find out whether it's right for your kids in our news.
Dec 2020 · James Smurthwaite
Specialized has also spent some time desigining some kid-specific features on this bike including handlebars that have a 38% smaller diameter, a handle under the saddle for parents to use to carry the bike when the child gets tired and streamlined stays that make it easier for kids to put their feet down.
Apr 2019 · Natalie Martins
The Specialized Hotwalk is one tough and rugged balance bike. Great for any rider, but best for adventerous riders sticking mainly to pavement. Read the review!
| Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 1" threaded headset BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Flow Red / Hyper Green / Slate Reflective; Acid Kiwi / Acid Mint / Black Reflective; Acid Pink / Nice Blue / Black Reflective; Neon Blue / Metalic White Silver / Black |
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| Fork | Formed steel tubes, 95mm Spacing |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, threaded |
| Stem | Die Cast Aluminum, 35mm length, 22.2 clamp diameter |
| Handlebar | Steel, 400mm width, 20mm rise, 8-degree backsweep |
| Saddle | Hotwalk Integrated Saddle/Seatpost |
| Seatpost | Steel, 22.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized, slip-on |
| Rims | 12" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Bolt-on, 95mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 16h |
| Rear Hub | Bolt-on, 95mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 16h |
| Tires | Front: Rhythm Lite Airless, 12x2.3", Rear: Rhythm Lite Airless, 12x2.3" |
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Last updated May 9
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