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Zulu Three
A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,199| Weight | 20.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RST |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
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Nov 2024 · Natalie Martins
The Prevelo Zulu Three is a top-notch, trail-worthy mountain bike that will get your kids addicted to biking! Read the full review!
Lightweight at 20.5 lb without pedals, one of the lightest 20" mountain bikes
Excellent suspension fork (RST F1RST 80mm travel air fork) that smooths rough chatter
Hydraulic disc brakes (Tektro) with 160mm rotors provide reliable stopping power
Wide gear range (11-38t cassette) for efficient climbing and descending
Slack 66° head tube angle for stable handling on descents
Steep 74° seat tube angle for efficient pedaling on climbs
Kid-specific components (short-reach levers, easy-pull shifters) work well for small hands
Tubeless-ready Kenda Booster Pro 2.2" tires with excellent traction
Microshift Advent Super Short Clutch derailleur keeps chain secure
UDH compatible for future drivetrain upgrades
New frame is lighter than previous generation
Minimum seat height (21.7") results in tight pedal clearance and less efficient pedaling
Best fit requires saddle at ~23", limiting suitability for shorter kids
Slack geometry slightly compromises climbing efficiency
Hydraulic brakes may be too powerful for beginners, requiring learning curve
Pedals are standard composite; upgrades recommended for aggressive riding
Dropper post not recommended for most kids on 20" bike
Jul 2024 · Prevelo Bikes
They collaborated with KS on a kid-friendly dropper post that uses the Pivotal interface for a low stack height.
| Frame | Lightweight Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminum, UDH Compatible Thru-Axle Dropout, Internal Cable Routing and Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Speed Silver; Bodacious Blue |
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| Fork | RST First 20 AIR - 80mm travel - lockout and adjustable compression / Thru-Axle Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA Threaded 73x118 Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
| Headset | 1⅛" Integrated Sealed Cartidge Threadless |
| Stem | Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 35mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Heir Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 600mm wide, 19mm Grip Diameter |
| Saddle | Heir Pivotal |
| Pedals | Composite Big Kid, 9/16 Crmo Spindle |
| Grips | Heir 110mm wide 19mm Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent Super Short Clutch |
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| Crank | 110mm HEIR 3 piece |
| Shifters | 9 speed Microshift Trail Trigger Pro |
| Cassette | 9 speed 11-38t H093 |
| Brakes | Tektro J285 Hydraulic Disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Heir i25 Asymmetrical Tubeless Ready |
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| Front Hub | 15x110 28h Sealed Cartridge / Thru-Axle |
| Rear Hub | 12x142 28h Sealed Cartridge w/ quick engaging 6 pawl freehub / Thru-Axle |
| Tires | Kenda Booster Pro 20 x 2.2 Tubeless Ready |
First added February 16
Last updated July 13
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