Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $420
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $420

    At Giant

    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    Weight
    28.7 lbs
    3.4
    1.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RST BLAZE (coil)Steel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    24″20″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscRim
    Groupset
    X4, X5Tourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Dartmoor Hornet Junior is a 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    21 mph

    2020 Hornet Junior

    14 mph

    2024 Talon 20 Lite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RST Blaze RA 26", soft spring, 9mm axle, 1.125" steerer

    high-tensile steel, rigid

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm

    semi-cartridge

    Headset

    Dartmoor Blink

    Stem

    Dartmoor Fury V.3, 45mm

    forged alloy Ahead, 10-degree

    Handlebar

    Dartmoor Tornado 680mm, 31.8mm diameter

    Giant Kids, alloy, 31.8mm, 10-degree rise, 60mm, custom taper design

    Saddle

    Dartmoor Trail Junior

    Explora Jr.

    Seatpost

    6061 alloy, 300mm

    alloy, single-bolt, 27.2x250mm

    Pedals

    Dartmoor Candy

    platform

    Grips

    Dartmoor Maze Lite, without lock ring

    Giant Junior, custom taper design

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X4, 9-speed

    Shimano Tourney

    Front Derailleur

    None

    N/A

    Crank

    Samox AF38J-ISIS, 152mm

    alloy, 32t, 140mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X5, 9-speed

    Shimano REVOSHIFT, 1x7

    Cassette

    SunRace CSM980, 11-40 tooth, 9-speed

    14x34

    Chain

    SunRace CNM94

    KMC HV500

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M275, 160mm rotors

    alloy, linear pull

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M275

    alloy, junior MTB

    Wheels
    Rims

    Dartmoor Raider 24", 32 hole, F/V

    Giant Kids 20", alloy

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Front: Sealed bearings, 9mm quick release, Rear: Sealed bearings, 135mm x 10mm quick release

    nutted, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Front: Sealed bearings, 9mm quick release, Rear: Sealed bearings, 135mm x 10mm quick release

    nutted, 28h

    Tires

    WTB Vigilante 26" x 2.3", Comp

    Giant Junior Sport, 20x1.95", 22 tpi

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