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Zulu Five

7 reviews
Ships same day or next business day.
$1,399.00
Version
Standard
Limited
Color: Speed Silver
Quick Shipping
$49 shipping in Continental USA
Easy Returns
30 Day Guarantee
Easy Assembly
Prepped and Tuned before Shipment
Price Protection
30 Day Price Protection
5 Year
Limited Warranty
Fanatical Support
from Real Bike Mechanics
Size
Guide Assembly
Options

Use

Dirt path, single-track

Wheel Size

26 in

Age

~ 9 to 13 years

Type

Mountain Bike

Weight

23.3 lbs

(without pedals)

Inseam

26.5" to 31"

The Prevelo Zulu Five packs high performance mountain bike features into a 26-inch wheel size package. Every component is the real deal and is carefully chosen to provide the best performance and fit for young riders ready to tear up the trails.

    Weight
    Weight
    Without pedals
    23.3 lbs
    Minimum Saddle Height
    Minimum Saddle Height
    Distance from ground to top of saddle when saddle is in lowest position. This is different than inseam, which is the recommendation for rider inseam.
    27.6 in / 700mm
    Maximum Saddle Height
    Maximum Saddle Height
    Distance from ground to top of saddle when saddle is in highest position. This is different than inseam, which is the recommendation for rider inseam.
    35 in / 890mm
    Gain Ratio
    Gain Ratio
    Gain Ratio is the ratio of distance of pedal travel to distance of bike travel. For those who like math:
    Gain Ratio = (Radius of Rear Wheel ÷ Crank Length) x (Number of Teeth in Chain Ring ÷ Number of Teeth in Rear Cog)
    1.3 - 5.9
    Recommended Inseam
    Recommended Inseam
    Recommended rider inseam for best fit. Click here for more information on rider fit and measuring inseam.
    26.5" to 31"
    Wheel Diameter
    26 in
    Wheelbase
    Wheelbase
    The horizontal distance between the center of the front hub and the center of the rear hub
    41.7 in / 1061 mm
    Chain Stay Length
    Chain Stay Length
    The horizontal distance between the vertical plane that intersects with the rear hub and the vertical plane that intersects with the center of the bottom bracket
    16.3 in / 415 mm
    Seat Tube Angle
    74°
    Head Angle
    66°
    Effective Top Tube Length
    Effective Top Tube Length
    Horizontal distance between the head tube and the seat tube when the saddle height is set to be level with the top of the head tube.
    20.9 in / 530 mm
    Stack
    Stack
    Vertical distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the top of the head tube
    23.1 in / 559 mm
    Bottom Bracket Drop
    Bottom Bracket Drop
    Vertical distance between the center of the rear axle and the center of the bottom bracket
    1.4 in / 45 mm
    Seat Tube Length
    13.4 in / 350 mm
    Standover
    Standover
    Vertical distance between the ground and the top of the top tube infront of the saddle.
    26.4 in / 620 mm
    Q factor
    Q factor
    The horizontal distance between the outsides of the crank arms, measured parallel to the bottom bracket.
    170mm
    Reach
    Reach
    The horizontal distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the center of the top of the head tube.
    14.5 in / 369 mm
    Shipping Weights and Dimensions
    Box Dimensions
    53.5 in x 9 in x 28.5 in
    Shipping Weight
    36 lb

    Frame
    Lightweight Triple-butted 6061 Aluminum, UDH Compatible Thru-Axle Dropout, with Internal Cable Routing and Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry
    Fork
    RST First 26 AIR - 100mm travel - lockout and adjustable rebound / Thru-Axle
    Seat Clamp
    Aluminum Quick Release
    Brakes
    Tektro M281 Hydraulic Disc
    Derailleur
    Derailleur
    Mechanism that moves the chain between different gears on the cassette.
    Microshift Advent X AM V2
    Shifter
    10 speed Microshift Advent X Pro
    Freewheel / Cassette
    10 speed 11-48t Advent X G-Series
    Crank
    152mm HEIR Direct Mount 2-piece with Alloy Spindle
    Chainring
    28t 6mm Offset Narrow-Wide CNC Aluminum
    Bottom Bracket
    External BSA Threaded 73mm
    Headset
    Integrated Sealed Cartidge Threadless
    Rims
    HEIR i27 Asymmetrical Tubeless Ready Pre-Taped
    Front Hub
    15x100 28h Sealed Cartridge / Thru-Axle
    Rear Hub
    12x142 28h Sealed Cartridge w/ quick engaging 6 pawl freehub / 180 points of engagement / Thru-Axle
    Tires
    Kenda Booster Pro 26 x 2.2 Tubeless Ready
    Saddle
    Saddle
    aka "seat"
    HEIR Pivotal
    Seat Post
    ⌀31.6mm alloy Pivotal
    Handlebar
    Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 680mm wide, 20mm rise
    Stem
    Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 35mm Extension
    Grips
    130mm Lock-On
    Pedals
    Composite Junior, 9/16 Crmo Spindle

    Curious about the differences between the Standard and Limited versions? They are both awesome bikes and you won't go wrong with either one. The Limited version adds some carbon HEIR parts, Shimano XT drivetrain and Shimano XT brakes. Here's a detailed breakdown of the differences.

      Standard Limited
    Brakes Tektro Hydraulic Disc Shimano XT 8100 Hydraulic Disc
    Derailleur Microshift Advent X AM V2 Shimano XT M8100 12 speed
    Shifter 10 speed Microshift Advent X Pro Shimano XT M8100 12 speed
    Freewheel / Cassette 10 speed 11-48t Advent X G-Series 12 speed 10-51t Shimano XT CS-M8100
    Crank HEIR Direct Mount 2-piece with Alloy Spindle HEIR CARBON 2-piece with 30mm Alloy Spindle
    Handlebar HEIR Lightweight Aluminum HEIR Darkbar CARBON

    The Most Advanced 26" Mountain Bike

    Packed with mega smart features

    Prevelo Bikes-Zulu Five-Speed Silver

    Confidence Inspiring Trail Geometry

    The Zulu Five features Prevelo's signature confidence-inspiring geometry. Prevelo geometry utilizes a low bottom bracket that lowers the center of gravity of the bike and rider, making for a more agile and confident ride. The slack front end makes the bike forgiving to young trail riders experimenting with tough terrain.

    heir tubeless wheels

    Lightweight Tubeless Ready Heir Wheels

    Wrapped with Kenda Booster Pro tires, the HEIR wheels can be easily set up tubeless so you can reduce flats, improve traction, and shave another ~300 grams of weight. The sealed cartridge thru-axle hubs make these wheels some of the fastest and most reliable wheels found on any bike. The quick-engagement rear hub sounds awesome and helps riders navigate tricky terrain.

    Youth Optimized HEIR® Crank

    HEIR®crank lengths are custom sized for each size bike to make sure little riders have optimum pedal ergonomics. And they have ultra-narrow Q-factors to match the narrow hips of young cyclists. If that sounds like technical mumbo jumbo, here's the point - HEIR cranks will help make small riders more comfortable and efficient on their bike.

    prevelo zulu pivotal saddle

    Pivotal Saddle

    The Pivotal system lowers the stack height of the seat, resulting in a 30mm lower seat. This helps get small riders on big wheels. This system also helps reduce weight and increase durability.

    Lightweight Wide Range Drivetrain

    Microshift's Advent X AM Clutch Rear Derailleur paired with their ultra-light 10-speed G-Series 11-48T cassette, and easy-to-use trigger shifters gives progressing riders plenty of gear range to tackle a variety of trails. UDH compatible frame works with a wide range of current and future drivetrains.

    Lead the pack.

    What the Press Says about the Zulu Five

    I really do wish there was a Prevelo in my size. I would be on it in a heartbeat. Being able to tackle everything from dirt jumps and trail riding to long days bike packing has been a game changer for my son’s riding and viewpoint of bikes in his world.

    Rascal Rides

    Exceptional - 5 Stars

    The perfect pony for young aggressive groms who are ready to move on from their 24″ mountain bikes, the 26″ Prevelo Zulu Five is the perfect mix of playfulness and technical ability. Its Goldilocks combination of light weight, large gear range, slack head tube, and narrow q-factor make it the perfect bike for intermediate to advanced single-track warriors.

    Two Wheeling Tots

    Prevelo makes my favorite bikes for kids and small riders. The quality of these bikes and their components is higher than many of the adult bikes I receive for review on the channel.

    Hardtail Party

    Sea Otter Best of Show Award 2024

    The Prevelo Zulu is the bike that first drew us to thePrevelo’s booth at Sea Otter years ago. Now better than ever, the new Zulu received a makeover, not just a color refresh.

    The Prevelo bikes come highly recommended because of excellent customer service and a passionate team of cycling parents.

    Bike Rumor

    Best Kids Gear for Summer Adventures

    This fully-featured mountain bike has all of the pieces to make the intimidating (for kids and parents) transition from kiddo cyclist to kiddo mountain biker.

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    Prevelo Bikes-Zulu Five-Speed Silver

    Zulu Five

    $1,399.00
    The Prevelo Zulu Five packs high performance mountain bike features into a 26-inch wheel size package. Every component is the real deal and is carefully chosen to provide the best performance and fit for young riders ready to tear up the trails.

      Color

      • Speed Silver
      • Bodacious Blue
      • Pedal to the Metal Pink

      Wheel Size

      26 in

      Type

      Trail Bike

      Use

      Dirt path, single-track

      Speeds

      10

      Weight

      23.3 lbs

      Min Saddle Height

      27.6 in / 700mm

      Max Saddle Height

      35 in / 890mm

      Wheelbase

      41.7 in / 1061 mm

      Tires

      Kenda Booster Pro 26 x 2.2 Tubeless Ready

      Saddle

      HEIR Pivotal

      Derailleur

      Microshift Advent X AM V2

      Cassette

      10 speed 11-48t Advent X G-Series

      Crank

      152mm HEIR Direct Mount 2-piece with Alloy Spindle

      Brakes

      Tektro M281 Hydraulic Disc
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