{"product_id":"20-academy-upgrade-4-kids-bike","title":"Academy upGrade 4 20\" Kids Bike","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy upGrade 4: a 20 inch bike with hydraulic disc brakes for confident young riders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upGrade 4 is made for children who already ride well and are ready for more. At 8.7 kg it stays light enough to handle with ease, while 20 inch wheels, an 8 speed Microshift drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give it the feel of a real bike for school runs, park laps and the first longer tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upGrade line is Academy's answer for the daily ride. It keeps the brand's lightweight philosophy, developed with the German Institute for Orthopaedics, Osteopathy and Sports Medicine (DIOOS), and adds components usually reserved for adult bikes: a triple butted aluminium diamond frame, an aluminium fork, a short cage Microshift derailleur and hydraulic disc brakes front and rear. The adjustable stem lets you fine tune the riding position as your child grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the daily ride\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Microshift Acolyte trigger shifter and short cage derailleur run over a Shimano 11 to 32 tooth cassette with an Academy 30 tooth aluminium crankset (115 mm), so every gear change is light and precise. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with short reach levers need very little hand strength and stay powerful in the rain. Academy Ergo grips, ball bearing pedals with reflectors and a sealed Kenli bottom bracket complete a build designed to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upGrade 4 suits riders 115 to 130 cm tall, usually aged about 7 to 8 years, with a frame height of 29.5 cm. Body height and inside leg length matter more than age. Our team in Meppel is happy to help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRider height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 to 130 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple butted aluminium, diamond frame, frame height 29.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 speed, Microshift Acolyte trigger shifter and short cage derailleur (RD-M5185S), Shimano CS-HG31-8 11 to 32 cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tektro hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, short reach levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyres:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenda K1047 20 x 1.75 inch with reflective sidewalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560 mm double butted aluminium, 30 mm rise, adjustable stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.2 x 250 mm aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy 30 tooth aluminium, 115 mm, Kenli sealed bottom bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Berry, Spearmint, Midnight Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered almost fully assembled, without accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose for my child?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upGrade 4 is designed for riders 115 to 130 cm tall, roughly 7 to 8 years old. Body height and inside leg length matter more than age. If you are unsure, visit L'Hirondelle Bike Shop in Meppel and your child can try the bike before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the upGrade and the Grade range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grade bikes focus on the lowest possible weight, with V-brakes and the option of a belt drive. The upGrade bikes add hydraulic disc brakes, an 8 speed Microshift drivetrain and a sportier diamond frame, for children who ride every day and want the feel of a grown up bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a kickstand, mudguards or a rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Academy offers a dedicated upGrade kickstand and mudguard set for each wheel size, and a rear rack can be fitted as well. Ask us when you order and we will tell you exactly which parts fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Academy from, and can the bike be repaired easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcademy is a German brand from Bielefeld, part of coolmobility. The upGrade bikes use standard, widely available parts such as Shimano cassettes, Tektro brakes and Microshift shifting, so any good workshop can service them, including ours in Meppel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the bike delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcademy bikes arrive almost fully assembled: you straighten the handlebar, fit the pedals and set the saddle height. 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