The AIR addition came soon after the original OFF with a promise of quality front suspension air fork for a $200 price increase. Did Woom deliver? You bet, at this price more kids are going to access mountain biking on a quality bike that will hook these future little rippers into the sport.
Woom Off AIR Details:
- Intended Age- 5 to 14 (available in 20, 24 and 26 inch sizes)
- Weight- 20, 22 & 24 lbs
- Features- alloy frame, RST air fork with compression and rebound adjustments 15mm thru axle, 2.25 inch tires, 68/69 degree head angle, top quality parts build
- MSRP- $949-1049 USD
- Available- Woom
The Bike Dads' Take:
"The fork is of great quality and comes through for the lightest of riders to run decent air pressures and have premium external compression and rebound adjustments. Get some lock-on grips and add a quick release and little Jane or Johnny will be off to the single-track. The weight and build quality are top notch and make this bike tough to beat for a kids introductory xc mountain bike. " -Colin
My 10 year old just got the “updated” (June 2023) Off Air 6, and it came with a quick release seatpost, internal dropper routing port, and tubeless ready tires and rims (drilled for presta).
Our WOOM Off Air 4 came with a quick release on the seat post.
I had previously ordered a Trailcraft Pineridge 24 for my 8 y.o. daughter, and just now ordered Woom Off Air 4 for my 4 y.o. for when she turns 5 this year. Looking back, I should have skipped the Trailcraft and got the Woom Off Air 5 for my older daughter. The Trailcraft is a phenomenal bike, but it looks like the Woom provides similar performance and weight for nearly half the price. Not only that, but the Woom has thru axles vs QR skewers on the TC!
The thing that TC has over Woom is customizing and upgrading. TC has multiple frame colors, chainring sizes, upgrade packages. Also TC is a smaller operation with better customer service. I called Woom to ask about component specification and the rep didn’t even know what type of cassette came on the bike. I then asked him about upgrading rear derailleur on the Woom, and he told me due to liability, I should not modify it. Not a big deal, but it was a very corporate type of answer. When I contacted TC, Brett answered, and we ended up texting each other after that!
Regardless, Woom looks like the best bang for your buck.
Very interesting. I’m currently debating between the Trailcraft Pineridge 24 and the more economical Woom Off Air 5 for my 8 y.o. The price is right on the Woom but no routing for a dropper post is a bummer and not even a quick release on the seat (ugh!) might just be the deal-breaker… boo. Woom wins on the thru axels but isn’t set up for tubeless whereas Trailcraft are.
Thru axels not necessary for 20/24 inch hardtails, QR saves weight and cost…
You have a large corral of kids bike sir. What method, if any, of frame protection tape or other are you using? I just got an Off Air 5 for my 8 year old. The resale of the bikes are phenomenal when they outgrow them so I would like to try to protect the frame a little more.
We just use the cheap stuff off Amazon for kids bikes. https://amzn.to/3BS3Fqj