Prevelo has been refining this bike almost every year. The 2020/2021 version gets improved stand-over, slacker Head Angle and upgraded wheelset/tires. For a little bike company to redesign and improve yearly for a kids bike shows the passion and execution of this awesome kids brand. Thanks to Prevelo for providing a test bike.
Prevelo Zulu 4 Heir Details:
- Intended Age- 8 to 11 years
- Weight- 23.2-25.4 lbs
- Features- Custom carbon lower air fork with 80 mm travel, hydraulic disc brakes (rear calipers tucked away), Stans Crest Wheelset, Vee tire Crown Gems, 140mm cranks, 66 HA, 10-51 T rear cassette
- MSRP- $1499 USD for Heir build, $939 regular build
- Available- Prevelo Bikes
The Bike Dads' Take:
"This bike is an absolute hard charging 24 inch hardtail! This is a machine you will be debating with full suspension bikes because of how capable it is. Pushing the boundaries, we see a 10-51T twelve speed drivetrain, an amazing light weight tubeless wheelset/tire combo, perfect 140 mm cranks and geometry to smash down descending trails. The more value build is a great deal and offers the same DNA...climb up to smash down." -Colin
Would love to see an updated review here, also they now offer the “limited” version at twice the price, but upgraded components. iss it worth it? My kid finds the Microshift shifter on his current 20″ Forth parks bike hard to switch under load or get into the first year (the champ still climbs the step hills with me on second gear!), So this is either buy the limited or upgrade the shifter
The new RST fork is fantastic (same on both builds), much better than spinner fork. Microshift shifter works great on standard build, don’t see you needing upgrade. Tektro brakes are great, I would not spend the extra on the Limited build.
I’m trying to decide between the spawn yama jama, prevelo Zulu 4 heir and the trailcraft spawn. My son is pretty light (50 LBS 4’2″) and we bike mostly Colorado front range trails. Any thoughts on how these wound compare? Thanks
Very similar bikes. The Zulu 4 is a little slacker/longer so will be more stable descender and has more gearing range. The Spawn will be quicker turning and more lively, better in a skills bike park/dirt jump/pump track environment but also very good on the trails. Same great fork on both.