Pump Track Essentials for Kids: Master the Track with the Right Moves and the Ultimate Bike
The Ultimate Pump Track Ride: The Spawn Kotori Dirt Jumper
Navigating the curves, bumps and jumps of a pump track is a great way for kids to hone their riding skills, and having the right bike makes all the difference. Enter the Spawn Kotori dirt jumper, the definitive bike choice that combines resilience, agility, and kid-friendly design to elevate the pump track experience.
Pump Track Tips
1. Pedal Smart: Keep it Level
First up, let's talk pedal position. On a pump track, pedalling isn't your main move—it's all about maintaining level pedals. Why? Well, a pedal at the bottom of its rotation is a prime target for a harsh smack against a pump hump or to catch when leaned over in a corner. Keeping pedals horizontal minimizes risks and keeps the flow going strong.
2. Body Dynamics: Light Hands, Heavy Feet
Body positioning is your secret weapon. Adopt the "light hands, heavy feet" stance, a golden rule on the track. With pedals level, your core weight anchors through your feet, with hands barely grazing the handlebars. This neutral or "ready" position not only centers your weight for optimal control but also prepares you to absorb and utilize the track's contours for natural acceleration—no pedaling necessary.
3. Gear Up for Safety and Comfort
Proper gear is non-negotiable. A snug-fitting helmet, durable gloves and shoes with serious grip are all part of the pump track uniform. Our fave right now is Sendy Gear. Their kid's MTB range is designed and developed specifically for young shredders who love to send it.
4. The Right Bike - the Spawn Kotori
The Spawn Kotori is the ultimate bike for young pump track enthusiasts. Built with a robust 6061 T6 alloy frame featuring a hydroformed downtube and innovative sliding, bolt-on rear dropouts with a taper lock design, this bike is designed to handle the rough and tumble of the pump track with ease.
It boasts a premium component setup, including Brood Eldorado or Rock Shox Reba forks for smooth travel, and Brood kid-specific components including Styx cranks, Throne Pivotal seat, A Bar Named Sue handlebars, and Tenderriderz grips. A SRAM Level rear brake ensures superior stopping power. This bike elevates every pump, jump, and corner, transforming young riders into confident shredders.
Conquer the Track with Skill and Style
Pump tracks are a playground for developing essential cycling skills like balance, coordination, and control. By mastering pedal and body positions and gearing up right—with the Spawn Kotori Dirt Jumper as their ride—kids not only boost their riding prowess, but also have a blast doing it. So gear up, get set, and let the good times roll! Pump track adventures await.