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One Bike, Two Milestones: Prevelo Revolutionizes Its Category-Defining Zulu Kids' Mountain Bikes with Major Weight Reduction and Convertible Design

New Zulu One and Zulu Two Feature 15% Weight Reduction and the Patent-Pending BALANCE-TEC System to Easily Switch From a Kick Bike to a Pedal Bike Configuration

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, February 25, 2025Prevelo, the kids' bike company that created the 14-inch and 16-inch mountain bike category in 2018, announces a comprehensive redesign of its pioneering line of mountain bikes for the smallest riders. The new Zulu One and Zulu Two build on their legacy of innovation with significant weight reductions, the groundbreaking BALANCE-TEC™ conversion system, and features to extend each bike's usable life. Both new bikes are available immediately for pre-order at prevelo.com.

The new Zulu One 14-inch ($599) and Zulu Two 16-inch ($649) bikes introduce the patent-pending BALANCE-TEC system, the first-ever balance-bike-to-pedal-bike conversion that doesn't compromise pedaling performance. The kit is available as an add-on ($19) to the Zulu One and Two. The system's innovations include a self-extracting crank, protective bottom bracket shields that serve as footrests in balance bike mode, and an integrated chainstay key that enables chain removal and installation without breaking the chain. This proprietary design allows the bikes to be converted between pedal and balance modes in minutes without special tools while maintaining consistent handling characteristics in both configurations. Unlike other convertible bikes, with designs that start as balance bikes and then sacrifice pedal performance, the new Zulus are engineered as uncompromising trail bikes that can convert to balance bikes, allowing young riders to master balance on the same bike they'll ultimately pedal.

Careful engineering and component optimization make the redesigned models about 15 percent lighter than previous versions. New adjustable rear dropouts provide precise chain tension control and a THRU-TUBE frame design enables significantly greater saddle height range. Both bikes maintain category-leading trail geometry and hydraulic disc brakes that established new standards for young rider performance in 2018.

"When we introduced the first Zulu One and Two in 2018, we showed that even the youngest riders deserve real mountain bike performance," explained Prevelo Founder Jacob Rheuban. "This redesign builds on that foundation. The significant weight reduction makes these bikes even more capable, while features like the extended seat tube range allow the bikes to fit riders for longer, helping families get more value out of their Prevelo. With the BALANCE-TEC system, these bikes truly grow with young riders from their first glide to serious trail riding."

Technical improvements extend throughout both models:

  • A new smaller rear cog combined with a smaller chainring reduces weight while maintaining climbing-friendly gear ratios
  • Adjustable rear dropouts enable precise chain tension and wheelbase tuning
  • THRU-TUBE seat tube design increases fit range to accommodate growing riders
  • Sealed cartridge bearings throughout for superior durability
  • High-volume Kenda Booster tires for improved traction and ride comfort
  • As on previous versions, hydraulic disc brakes deliver category-leading control and safety

The 14-inch Zulu One and 16-inch Zulu Two accommodate riders with 14 to 22-inch inseams. Prevelo also offers a hardtail Zulu Two HEIR ($889) hardtail variant for riders who want maximum weight savings and a suspension fork – there is no other 16” mountain bike available with a suspension fork. The Zulu One and Two complement the recently updated Zulu Three (20-inch), Four (24-inch), and Five (26-inch) models. All Prevelo bikes include a 30-day money-back guarantee and are available through prevelo.com and select dealers. The new Zulu line will be on display at booth B-19 during the Sea Otter Classic, April 10-13.

Assets are available here via web and here via Google Drive.

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About Prevelo

Prevelo is a family-owned business established in 2016 by Jacob and Sarah Rheuban. The California-based brand is dedicated to engineering high-performance bikes and accessories for kids to ensure that this generation’s experience on two wheels is the best yet. Our bikes are engineered for kids - that’s all we do.

Zulu One

Zulu One

price: $599

14-inch Trail Bike

Specification Zulu One
Frame THRU-TUBE™ Lightweight 6061 Aluminum with Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry
Fork Bladed Aluminum Legs with 1⅛" Aluminum Steer tube
Seat Clamp Prevelo TallClamp with Toolless Adjustment
Brakes Promax DSK 940 Hydraulic Disc
Freewheel / Cassette 10t 1pc driver
Crank Lightweight Aluminum 3 piece. Narrow Width, 85mm length, 146mm Q factor
Chainring 18t Aluminum
Bottom Bracket 68x113 Hollow Spindle Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Headset Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rims Aluminum
Front Hub 20h 9x100 Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rear Hub 20h 110mm Sealed Cartridge Bearing Cassette
Tires Kenda Booster 14 × 2.2
Saddle HEIR Frame Hugger™ Little Kid - Alloy Reinforced
Seat Post ⌀27.2mm alloy 1 piece
Handlebar HEIR 19mm Riser Bar 31.6 clamp, 520mm wide, 25mm rise, 19mm grip diameter
Stem Lightweight Aluminum 31.6, 35mm Extension
Grips HEIR 110mm wide 19mm Lock-On
Pedals Prevelo Composite Short Spindle, 9/16 Crmo Spindle
Version MK II
Weight 13.5 lbs
Minimum Saddle Height 15.5 in / 395 mm
Maximum Saddle Height 25.2 in / 640 mm
Recommended Inseam 36.5 in to 43 in
Wheel Diameter 14 in
Wheelbase 26.77 in / 680 mm
Chain Stay Length 10.74 in / 273mm
Seat Tube Angle 76°
Head Angle 66°
Effective Top Tube Length 13.0 in / 351 mm
Stack 12.59 in / 320 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop 0.59 in / 15 mm
Standover 14.2 in / 360 mm
Q factor 146mm
Reach 9.21 in / 234 mm
Box Dimensions 44.3 in x 7.0 in x 24.5 in
Shipping Weight 21.8 lb

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Zulu Two

Zulu Two

price: $649 - $889

16-inch Trail Bike

Specification Zulu Two
Frame THRU-TUBE™ Lightweight 6061 Aluminum with Internal Cable Routing and Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry
Fork Standard: Bladed Aluminum Legs with 1⅛" Aluminum Steer Tube and Disc Brake Mounts
HEIR: HEIR®16 60mm travel - HM Carbon Fiber / AL6061 Lower - AL7050 Hard Anodized ⌀30mm Stanchion - adjustable rebound, lockout and compression
Seat Clamp Prevelo TallClamp with Toolless Adjustment
Brakes Promax DSK 940 Hydraulic Disc
Freewheel / Cassette 10t 1pc driver
Crank Lightweight Aluminum 3 piece. Narrow Width, 95mm length, 146mm Q factor
Chainring 18t Aluminum
Bottom Bracket 68x113 Hollow Spindle Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Headset Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rims Double Wall Aluminum
Front Hub 20h 9x100 Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rear Hub 20h 110mm Sealed Cartridge Bearing Cassette
Tires Kenda Booster 16 × 2.2
Saddle HEIR Frame Hugger™ Little Kid - Alloy Reinforced
Seat Post ⌀27.2mm alloy 1 piece
Handlebar HEIR 19mm Riser Bar 31.6 clamp, 520mm wide, 25mm rise, 19mm grip diameter
Stem Lightweight Aluminum 31.6, 35mm Extension
Grips HEIR 110mm wide 19mm Lock-On
Pedals Prevelo Composite Short Spindle, 9/16 Crmo Spindle
Version MK II
Weight 15.1 to 15.8 lbs
Minimum Saddle Height 17.7 in / 450 mm
Maximum Saddle Height 25.2 in / 640 mm
Recommended Inseam 39.5 in to 54.5 in
Wheel Diameter 16 in
Seat Tube Angle 76°
Effective Top Tube Length 15.75 in / 400 mm
Stack 15.07 in / 383 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop 0.75 in / 19 mm
Standover 15.6 in / 395 mm
Q factor 146mm
Reach 10.39 in / 264 mm
Box Dimensions 47.0 in x 7.0 in x 27.0 in
Shipping Weight 26 lb

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BALANCE-TEC

Blaance Tec Black Outline

The first no compromise balance bike to pedal bike conversion system

A patent-pending system that converts between a balance bike and a pedal bike with no special tools, and with no compromise as a pedal bike. The conversion takes minutes and requires only hex keys.

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How balance-tec works

Keyed Frame

A key in the frame allows the chain to be removed without a chain tool.

Self Extracting Crank

The self extracting crank can be removed without a crank puller (removal requires only a hex key)

Bottom Bracket Shields with Foot Rests

Shields bolt onto the bottom bracket negating the need to remove the bottom bracket, and doubling as foot rests.

Pedal Bike Mode

Balance Bike Mode