Prevelo Bikes re-designed their kids MTB line this after only one year in operation...amazing. A successful first season, they managed to improve on an already great frame a part spec. In the case of the new 24 inch hardtail, the Zulu 4 Heir, Prevelo has created a descending oriented hardtail MTB that is versatile in its ability hit the trails and the neighborhood. We often state its tough to beat the suitability of a well designed Hardatil for most kids in this age range, case in point...The Prevelo Zulu 4 Heir.
Prevelo Zulu 2 Heir Details:
- Intended Age- 8 to 11 years
- Weight- 24 lbs
- Features- Custom carbon lower air fork with 80 mm travel, hydraulic disc brakes (rear calipers tucked away), Alex rims, 140mm cranks, 67 HA, 11-46 T rear cassette
- MSRP- $1299 USD for Heir build, $899 regular build
- Available- Prevelo Bikes
The Bike Dads' Take:
"This bike is a descending machine on the singletrack. The efficiency of a hardtail and geo of an all mountain bike, this is a great option for the thrill seeking 8-11 year old who also like to ride to school and around the neighborhood. A class leading fork and great build bring the bike into the very respectable 24 lb mark." -Colin
Hi there! Has anyone owned both the woom off air and the prevelo Zulu heir (upgraded model with Heir fork?
looking at getting a 2018(?) prevelo Zulu 4 heir used for $800, which appears to be in pretty good condition.
I also have a preorder on the woom off air 5. It looks like the prevelo heir has a much better drive train w/clutch, but is heavier and more slack – could anyone comment on the differences of the fork? Is the heir really much better? Anything else that would make the prevelo better or vice versa. Thanks!
We have had both. The woom off is more suited to xc style terrain and new riders to MTB due to its light weight and steeper/lighter handling. It does lack the clutch derailleur and descending capabilities of the Prevelo. The slackness, low BB and really great fork on the heir make it a great descender. It is heavier though and makes a difference in flat terrain. As far as the heir fork, it and the manitou machete are the best 24 forks going with the best feeling dampers and adjustability. The woom off RST fork with external rebound control is also good and matches the intended use and price point of the bike well. In this case, rather than focusing on the forks, I would focus on geometry for intended riding terrain and style.
How would you compare this bike to the spawn yama jama or the trailcraft pineridge?
Very similar geometry but the trailcraft is lighter and has a lower stack height due to it using a 24 inch specific fork with lower axle to crown compared to the 26 inch reba fork on the spawn. Both great bikes
Hi Colin, I was wondering if I could get your input – I’m looking at getting a 2018(?) prevelo Zulu 4 heir used for 800, which appears to be in pretty good condition, I also have a preorder on the woom off air 5 – it looks like the prevelo heir has a much better drive train w/clutch, but is heavier and more slack – could you comment on the fork? Is the heir really much better? Anything else that would make the prevelo better or vice versa? Thanks and great site!
The woom off is more suited to xc style terrain and new riders to MTB due to its light weight and steeper/lighter handling. It does lack the clutch derailleur and descending capabilities of the Prevelo. The slackness, low BB and really great fork on the heir make it a great descender. It is heavier though and makes a difference in flat terrain. As far as the heir fork, it and the manitou machete are the best 24 forks going. The wook off RST fork is also good and matches the intended use and price point of the bike well.
ah ok, cool. Thank you very much Colin !! Appreciate your input.
Awesome, Thank you very much Colin, Spawn looking best from budget point of view, we have their 16″ as well. But was concerned about the crank length of 145mm vs 140mm for trailcraft/prevelo and front chain ring is 32T, wondering if it would be a bad climber, not sure if those matter as much as i worry about them. Appreciate your time for the response Colin !!
You could always put on a smaller front chain ring if climbing an issue…shouldn’t be though. 5 mm difference in crank length not an issue.
Hello Colin
Great review, I follow your bike videos and reviews, very helpful. For my light weight 7 year old I am considering, 24″ Zulu heir (best gravity steep hta/sta), trailcraft pineridge 24″(basic model, lighest), spawn Yama jamma (heaviest, but lowest seat height and cheapest). We live in San Diego and trails are mostly small mountains and Sandy. Which bike would you recommend, appreciate your advice.
Thank you
Deepak
Those bikes are probably the three best 24 inch suspension bikes going. 1-1.5 pounds not a huge deal between weights. The Traillcraft will be the better climber and is a great playful jumper, the Spawn and Heir are capable of steep descents with 100 mm forks. The Spawn little more playful geo (shorter stays/68 HA) and the Heir more stable/slacker geo. All that said, get what ever is in stock, they are all awesome bikes.