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Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
The Carrera Blast Boys Bike has SRAM X3 21 speed twist grip gearing for smoother and quicker gear changes for tackling tough terrain.
Average Customer Rating:
(38 Reviews) 38
Rating Snapshot (38 reviews)
5 stars
25
4 stars
11
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 star
0
36 of 38(95%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Review 1 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Lovely bike,
May 20, 2013
By Swinny1234
from Sheffield
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"We did spend a bit more than we anticipated on our sons bike but this bike was really worth it. After shopping around we realised that a bike of this spec elsewhere would be a good bit more. The bike looks really good and trendy. Our son is very proud and happy."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
Which Store did you visit? SHEFFIELD (KILNER WAY)
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Review 2 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Carreras is the way forward for any budding MTB youngster,
May 07, 2013
By Cookie22
from Hertfordshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Looked for a light MTB for my 8 yr old son to handle whilst riding off road with me.
Tried many many bikes but hardly anyone catered for LIGHTNESS.
Halfords was the winner, the bike is superb, cable disc brakes which is a winner for wet, muddy conditions.
Superb bike to grow confidence for young lads starting MTB.
my son has achieved 20mph YES 20mph very safely indeed on a gravel track in local woods.
Very pleased with purchased.
Superb, light, easy to ride."
Tried many many bikes but hardly anyone catered for LIGHTNESS.
Halfords was the winner, the bike is superb, cable disc brakes which is a winner for wet, muddy conditions.
Superb bike to grow confidence for young lads starting MTB.
my son has achieved 20mph YES 20mph very safely indeed on a gravel track in local woods.
Very pleased with purchased.
Superb, light, easy to ride."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
Which Store did you visit? STEVENAGE
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Review 3 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Great,
May 04, 2013
By Andylizlukeadam
from Bridgend
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: disc brakes, lightweight alloy frame
"After trawling the web and searching for just the right bike I settled on the Carrera. It had everything that I wanted from disc brakes through to an alloy body and all at a really competitive price. My son loved and easily got to grips with the larger bike (he had previously had a 20" bike).
Hopefully it will last him a good few years."
Hopefully it will last him a good few years."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
Which Store did you visit? BRIDGEND
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Review 4 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Value for money,
February 20, 2013
By Mike07
from Horsham
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: the disc brakes, finish of product
"Bought this bike for my 11 year old son as it had such a good spec for the price. The bike is really nicely finished and appears very robust for the job.
He is delighted with the bike and it looks alot more than the price paid."
He is delighted with the bike and it looks alot more than the price paid."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 5 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Great little bike,
January 21, 2013
By Mummytot
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: lightweight
"Not just for boys!!!!! High spec all seems good do far my daughter is very fast on it!!!! It's a fraction to big for her, mainly due to the shape of the seat post it has a bend at the top and is not straight down into the frame, but she has no trouble with it as the bike is so light she's a happy girl :-)"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 6 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Well received,
December 31, 2012
By Rookie50
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"An Xmas present for our son that was well received. Much lighter than his old, smaller bike and it has better visibility in the dark due to colour of frame and saddle back."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Is this the child's first bike? Yes
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Review 7 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Great bike for a 9 year old!,
December 30, 2012
By Nutts1123
from Lancashire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"This bike is fab! It is high quality and looks good too! Easy to reserve over the internet and pick up too. Well done Halfords."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 8 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Really good balance of cost, quality and features,
December 06, 2012
By GeoffDansDad
from Chelmsford
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: discs front and back
"Bought this for my son's Xmas present. He loved what he saw in teh showroom and I was impressed with the spec. for the cost. Having now taken delivery of the bike, I am pleased with the build quality and am sure he will be very pleased come Xmas morning! I also got £30 off in teh sale/online promotion."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? Yes
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Review 9 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Good bike.,
December 02, 2012
By RiflemanSmith
from London
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good value., nice looking, decent components
Cons: had to check every thing on bike., had to adjust the braking system.
"Just picked this bike up for my son's Birthday.
Good looking bike, decent components, great value.
Shame about Halfords mechanics as usual very poor.
I know how bad they are at assembling bikes so I always go round snugging.
I was really shocked how ever that they could let this bike out of the shop.
It had no brakes!
I had to cut an inch and a half off the rear cable outer, the rear brake cable was not tensioned correctly and was so slack and the cable adjuster on the lever had been adjusted out to the max!
This braking system has an adjuster for each pad which you adjust so there is very slight clearance from the rotor.
I had to adjust all four pads!"
Good looking bike, decent components, great value.
Shame about Halfords mechanics as usual very poor.
I know how bad they are at assembling bikes so I always go round snugging.
I was really shocked how ever that they could let this bike out of the shop.
It had no brakes!
I had to cut an inch and a half off the rear cable outer, the rear brake cable was not tensioned correctly and was so slack and the cable adjuster on the lever had been adjusted out to the max!
This braking system has an adjuster for each pad which you adjust so there is very slight clearance from the rotor.
I had to adjust all four pads!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 10 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Very good value,
May 22, 2012
By Jordos
from Rossendale, England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Bought the Carrera Blast 24 for my 9 year old son. He was delighted with it compared to his old bike.
I'm very impressed with the overall appearance and the quality of the components for the money. I looked around other retailers and came to the conclusion that this was by far the best bike for the money."
I'm very impressed with the overall appearance and the quality of the components for the money. I looked around other retailers and came to the conclusion that this was by far the best bike for the money."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 11 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Fantastic,
May 16, 2012
By Bb123
from Leeds
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"The build quality and components used on this bike are fantastic for the money."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 12 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Below expectations,
May 08, 2012
By ethansdad73
from Doncaster
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Pros: looks, forks, shifters, front and rear mech
Cons: bottom bracket (failed), mechanical disc brakes (weak by design), pedals (cheap and nasty)
"My son has had this bike for 4 weeks but has only been able to ride it for 3 due to component failures.
Initial impressions were good based on quality forks for a kids bike, decent frame, good shifters, decent front and rear mechs. The only negative was the soft feel to the brakes.
20 miles in, the front mech wouldn't change into 3rd gear and the brakes deteriorated to the poiint where the rear brake barely worked.
50 miles in, the bottom bracket failed making the bike unrideable and the pedals started to feel notchy.
After taking the bike in for its free service 2 weeks early, all problems were sorted apart from the brakes which are still too soft for any down hill use and the pedals which I was told are cheap and are performing as expected.
I now need to upgrade the brakes at my expense as the ones supplied are not fit for purpose and swap the pedals.
My son however loves the look of the bike and likes the riding position.
This could have been a great bike if the components were better quality."
Initial impressions were good based on quality forks for a kids bike, decent frame, good shifters, decent front and rear mechs. The only negative was the soft feel to the brakes.
20 miles in, the front mech wouldn't change into 3rd gear and the brakes deteriorated to the poiint where the rear brake barely worked.
50 miles in, the bottom bracket failed making the bike unrideable and the pedals started to feel notchy.
After taking the bike in for its free service 2 weeks early, all problems were sorted apart from the brakes which are still too soft for any down hill use and the pedals which I was told are cheap and are performing as expected.
I now need to upgrade the brakes at my expense as the ones supplied are not fit for purpose and swap the pedals.
My son however loves the look of the bike and likes the riding position.
This could have been a great bike if the components were better quality."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 13 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
very good bike,
April 05, 2012
By kwiwing
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"The bike was very good and my son love riding it ."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 14 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
great bike,
March 28, 2012
By abra
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: looks great, strong kids mtb
Cons: mechanical discs
"Bought this 24" bike for my 7 year old son. Looks fantastic and really stands out in green and quality parts for a kids bike. I expect him to get many years of riding from this bike. Excellent service from the staff (gavin) halfords lisburn. Only thing i would change would be the mechanical discs to v-brakes for ease of maintenance and better stopping power."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 15 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
excellent purchase,
March 13, 2012
By suzy66
from oswestry, shropshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"purchased this bike for my eight year old son, as we do a lot of mountain biking. very pleased with the quality and handling of the bike. It also looks great in the green. Excellent value for money."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
-1point
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Review 16 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
carrera blast,
December 29, 2011
By nellybelly
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"we recieved a great service from halfords.
they even fitted the lights we purchased on to the bike and my son is over the moon with his new bike which seems to be of very good quality."
they even fitted the lights we purchased on to the bike and my son is over the moon with his new bike which seems to be of very good quality."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 17 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
EXCELLENT PURCHASE,
December 13, 2011
By Anonymous
from EAST DEAN
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: has the wow factor!, bright colours, easily selecting gears
Cons: slightly pricey
"BRIGHT COLOURFUL, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE BIKE WITH ENOUGH GEARS TO SUIT ANY CHILD WANTING THEIR FIRST BIKE WITH GEARS. SLIGHTLY PRICEY BUT WORTH PAYING THAT EXTRA FOR A GOOD QUALITY BIKE."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
-1point
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Review 18 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
great value,
October 24, 2011
By freewheeler123
from armagh, northern ireland
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: lightweight strong local service
Cons: would have liked quick fire gears
"Bought this for my son for Xmas great value. Well made bike, lightweight and strong would recommend to all. No adjustment on handle bars as its a proper mountain bike with a cartridge bearing headstock which makes it stronger and safer if you use it as a proper mountain bike. Great brakes and good quality tyres. Scram gears work well just keep a check on the cables these strech, but the first service will sort that out."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
+5points
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Review 19 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
A very good purchase,
October 10, 2011
By MrTall
from Hertfordshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Having read the reviews, I was happy that this was a more substantial and quality build than many of the 'entry level' bikes and I am pleased to say I was right. My godson is a tall 8½ year old (third tallest in class) and it is only just the right size but will hopefully do him for 4+years.
Would recommend as a purchase and will be looking for a similar bike for my 6 year old (maybe the 20" version)
Hope this helps"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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Review 20 for Carrera Blast Boys Mountain Bike - 24"
Overall Rating
Carrera Blast 24",
June 18, 2011
By Jazzathejumpbiker
from Stirling, Scotland
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: strong, fast, good looking, durable, grippy, light, comfortable
"I bought this bike on the 16th of April 2011 and I liked it as soon as I bought it. The brakes are very powerful, they will squeak but you just need to fiddle about with them to stop the noise and make them to your liking. The tyres supplied are a good, hard wearing and grippy tyre. The frame is very strong and light. The bike only weighs 13.5 kg. I am 13 years old but quite small at only 4 foot 5" but I can handle this bike very easily. I do jumps on this bike allot and it has never went wrong. It is a very good bike not only just for the money but good all together. I would recommend this bike."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
Is this the child's first bike? No
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