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Zulu Five
A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,499| Weight | 10.6 kg |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RST |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent X |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
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Feb 2025 · Prevelo Bikes
With the new Zulu One 14-inch ($599) and Zulu Two 16-inch ($649) bikes, we're introducing the patent-pending BALANCE-TEC system.
Significant weight reductions
BALANCE-TEC conversion system for easy switch between balance and pedal modes
Extended seat tube range for longer fit
No special tools needed for conversion
Maintains consistent handling in both configurations
Designed as uncompromising trail bikes first
Sept 2024 · Natalie Martins
The Prevelo Zulu Five is the perfect 26 inch "bridge bike" before a small Adult MTB. Is it a good fit for YOUR rider? Read our review!
Lightweight (23.3 lbs)
Excellent climbing gears (11-48t cassette)
Slack head tube angle (66°) for downhill confidence
Responsive RST F1RST 100mm air fork with lockout and adjustable rebound/compression
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
Microshift Advent X Pro shifters easy for kids
Tubeless-ready rims pre-taped
Dropper post compatible with stealth routing
UDH compatible frame
Kid-specific components
Reliable customer service
Sizing is small for a 26" bike; riders near upper inseam limit (31") have limited room to grow
Dropper post (75mm) may feel short for taller kids; require minimum 31" seat height to use
Chainstay lacks protection; shows wear quickly
Loud rear hub (noted as a con but also helpful)
Stock pedals are plastic with plastic cleats; upgrade recommended for aggressive riders
| Frame | Lightweight Triple-butted 6061 Aluminum, UDH Compatible Thru-Axle Dropout, with Internal Cable Routing and Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Speed Silver; Bodacious Blue; Pedal to the Metal Pink |
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| Fork | RST First 26 AIR - 100mm travel - lockout and adjustable rebound / Thru-Axle Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | External BSA Threaded 73mm |
| Headset | Integrated Sealed Cartidge Threadless |
| Stem | Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 35mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 680mm wide, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | HEIR Pivotal |
| Seatpost | ⌀31.6mm alloy Pivotal Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Composite Junior, 9/16 Crmo Spindle |
| Grips | 130mm Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent X AM V2 |
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| Crank | 152mm HEIR Direct Mount 2-piece with Alloy Spindle |
| Shifters | 10 speed Microshift Advent X Pro |
| Cassette | 10 speed 11-48t Advent X G-Series |
| Brakes | Tektro M281 Hydraulic Disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | HEIR i27 Asymmetrical Tubeless Ready Pre-Taped |
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| 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 |
First added 28 June
Last updated 12 October
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