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Zulu Three

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$1,199.00
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Size
Guide Assembly
Options

Use

Dirt path, single-track

Wheel Size

20 in

Age

~ 5½ to 9 years

Type

Mountain Bike

Weight

20.5 lbs

(without pedals)

Inseam

20" to 26"

The ultra-lightweight Prevelo Zulu Three packs high-performance mountain bike features into a 20-inch wheel size package. Every component is the real deal and is carefully chosen to provide the lightest and best-performing bike for young riders ready to tear up the trails. 

Weight
Weight
Without pedals
20.5 lbs
Minimum Saddle Height
Minimum Saddle Height
Distance from ground to top of saddle when saddle is in lowest position. This is different than inseam, which is the recommendation for rider inseam.
21.7 in / 550 mm
Maximum Saddle Height
Maximum Saddle Height
Distance from ground to top of saddle when saddle is in highest position. This is different than inseam, which is the recommendation for rider inseam.
26.1 in / 665mm
Gain Ratio
Gain Ratio
Gain Ratio is the ratio of distance of pedal travel to distance of bike travel. For those who like math:
Gain Ratio = (Radius of Rear Wheel ÷ Crank Length) x (Number of Teeth in Chain Ring ÷ Number of Teeth in Rear Cog)
1.75 - 6.03
Recommended Inseam
Recommended Inseam
Recommended rider inseam for best fit. Click here for more information on rider fit and measuring inseam.
20" to 26"
Wheel Diameter
20 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
The horizontal distance between the center of the front hub and the center of the rear hub
34.9 in / 882 mm
Chain Stay Length
Chain Stay Length
The horizontal distance between the vertical plane that intersects with the rear hub and the vertical plane that intersects with the center of the bottom bracket
13.18 in / 335 mm
Seat Tube Angle
74°
Head Angle
66°
Effective Top Tube Length
Effective Top Tube Length
Horizontal distance between the head tube and the seat tube when the saddle height is set to be level with the top of the head tube.
17.4 in / 445 mm
Bottom Bracket Height
Bottom Bracket Height
The vertical distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the ground
9.8 in / 258 mm
Stack
Stack
Vertical distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the top of the head tube
18.2 in / 448 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
Bottom Bracket Drop
Vertical distance between the center of the rear axle and the center of the bottom bracket
0.6 in / 25 mm
Seat Tube Length
10.0 in / 260 mm
Standover
Standover
Vertical distance between the ground and the top of the top tube infront of the saddle.
20.5 in / 490 mm
Q factor
Q factor
The horizontal distance between the outsides of the crank arms, measured parallel to the bottom bracket.
156mm
Reach
Reach
The horizontal distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the center of the top of the head tube.
12.4 in / 316 mm
Shipping Weights and Dimensions
Box Dimensions
45 in x 8.5 in x 26in
Shipping Weight
30 lbs

Frame
Lightweight Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminum, UDH Compatible Thru-Axle Dropout, Internal Cable Routing and Low Center of Gravity Trail Geometry
Fork
RST First 20 AIR - 80mm travel - lockout and adjustable rebound / Thru-Axle
Seat Clamp
Aluminum with Toolless Adjustment
Brakes
Tektro J285 Hydraulic Disc
Derailleur
Derailleur
Mechanism that moves the chain between different gears on the cassette.
Microshift Advent Super Short Clutch
Shifter
9 speed Microshift Quick Trigger Pro
Freewheel / Cassette
9 speed 11-38t H093
Crank
110mm HEIR 3 piece
Chainring
28t Narrow-Wide Aluminum
Bottom Bracket
BSA Threaded 73x118 Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Headset
1⅛" Integrated Sealed Cartidge Threadless
Rims
HEIR i25 Asymmetrical Tubeless Ready Pre-Taped
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 20 x 2.2 Tubeless Ready
Saddle
Saddle
aka "seat"
HEIR Pivotal
Seat Post
⌀31.6mm alloy Pivotal
Handlebar
HEIR Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 600mm wide, 19mm Grip Diameter
Stem
Lightweight Aluminum 31.8, 35mm Extension
Grips
HEIR 110mm wide 19mm Lock-On
Pedals
Composite Big Kid, 9/16 Crmo Spindle

The Most Advanced 20" Mountain Bike

Packed with mega smart features

Prevelo Bikes-Zulu Three-Speed Silver

Microshift Advent Super Short Drivetrain

The Zulu Three features the new Microshift Advent Super Short derailleur. The super short cage provides ample ground clearance for small wheels, while simultaneously providing best in class gear range. The clutch helps minimize chain drop while still providing crisp, accurate shifts. UDH compatible frame works with a wide range of current and future drivetrains.

Confidence Inspiring Trail Geometry

The Zulu Three features Prevelo's signature confidence inspiring geometry. Prevelo geometry utilizes a low bottom bracket that lowers the center of gravity of the bike and rider, making for a more agile and confident ride. The slack front end makes the bike forgiving to young trail riders experimenting with tough terrain.

Kid Optimized Crank

Prevelo crank lengths are custom sized for each size bike to make sure little riders have optimum pedal ergonomics. And they have ultra-narrow Q-factors to match the narrow hips of young cyclists. If that sounds like technical mumbo jumbo, here's the point - Prevelo cranks will help make small riders more comfortable and efficient on their bike.

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Pivotal Saddle

The Pivotal system lowers the stack height of the seat, resulting in a 30mm lower seat. This helps get small riders on big wheels. This system also helps reduce weight and increase durability.

heir tubeless wheels

Lightweight Tubeless Ready Heir Wheels

Wrapped with Kenda Booster Pro tires, the HEIR wheels can be easily set up tubeless so you can reduce flats, improve traction, and shave another ~200 grams from the bike's weight. The sealed cartridge thru-axle hubs make these wheels some of the fastest and most reliable wheels found on any bike. The quick-engagement rear hub sounds awesome and helps riders navigate tricky terrain.

Ergonomic Control Center

The Heir 19mm handlebar is designed for small hands to get a firm grip around the bar. Paired with thin lock-on grips, kid-tuned shifters, and short reach brake levers, this cockpit is 100% designed for little shredders.

Zulu Three Kids Mountain Bike

Into the dirt.

What the Press Says about the Zulu Three

Jumping on the Prevelo was a noticeable change in how he rode. I immediately noticed his feet were on the pedals correctly. Stopping wasn’t such a chore as he could reach the levers without removing all four fingers from the bars. Shifting was easier, too. The grip shift on his old bike had him moving his hand so much that he had to take his concentration from the trail and focus it on the shifting task. Plus, the grip itself was coming off the bars the more and more he shifted. With a standard thumb shifter, shifting wasn’t only easier, he learned to do it without looking.

Singletracks

Exceptional - 5 Stars

There are not a lot of other kids bikes out there right now that have been thought out this well. If you’re looking for a trail bike that can handle climbing and descending on mellow rides as well as some serious single track that will test the skills of any kid, the Zulu line-up has you covered.

Two Wheeling Tots

From the moment my kid hopped on the Zulu Three, she became a dramatically better rider. I was stunned.

Outside

7-year-old tester: "This thing is awesome!"

Prevelo's claims of making a better kids' bike were legit.

Both sets of parents were shocked at how quickly their little kids not only became comfortable on the bike, but how much better they were riding.

Prevelo is definitely onto something with the low-center-of-gravity kids' bike geometry. It's not just another marketing claim, it actually works as shown by the three different kids that hopped on the bike and instantly took off.

Bike Radar

Prevelo makes my favorite bikes for kids and small riders. The quality of these bikes and their components is higher than many of the adult bikes I receive for review on the channel.

Hardtail Party

Looking at the geometry charts and parts spec I could tell these bikes were special. It was refreshing to see some pretty updated, modern geo on a kids mountain bike. When my son first threw a leg over the Zulu he was quickly at one with it. He was charging hard and wasn't hesitant or timid at al

Haven Outdoors

Sea Otter Best of Show Award 2024

The Prevelo Zulu is the bike that first drew us to thePrevelo’s booth at Sea Otter years ago. Now better than ever, the new Zulu received a makeover, not just a color refresh.

The Prevelo bikes come highly recommended because of excellent customer service and a passionate team of cycling parents.

Bike Rumor

Best Kids Gear for Summer Adventures

This fully-featured mountain bike has all of the pieces to make the intimidating (for kids and parents) transition from kiddo cyclist to kiddo mountain biker.

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03/12/2025
Sam B.
United States

Simply Amazing!

This bike is great! I can’t say enough about the geometry, components and overall design that has gone into making this bike. As a cycling family with young kids- we’ve tried them all!! The Zulu 3 is designed specifically for kids. The 2 biggest issues with our kids was weight and gearing- Prevelo nailed both. The air spring fork actually works!! The compression and rebound were responsive and helped absorb bumps on the trail. Lastly, the rear hub- from young to old everyone likes a good sounding hub, good job Prevelo. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Prevelo to anyone.

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03/04/2025
Andrew C.
United States

Perfect bike!

This bike is just perfect for our son. He started young on the Woom bikes but needed a proper mountain bike to let him safely tackle the trails and jumps he’s trying to do. Within one week of having the Zulu 3, his riding skills have improved exponentially and it’s wonderful to watch his confidence grow as he tries out more challenging rides!

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02/23/2025
Brian D.
United States

Great bike, worth the investment!

Simply a great quality bike. It’s our third Prevelo bike and the only brand we will buy for our kids as they keep growing!

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12/01/2024
David D.
United States

Awesome Bike...Amazing Team

What can I say about these guys and their bikes...Awesome. My son had a Zulu 2 and recently upgraded to a Zulu 3. Jacob & Owen are great and provide the highest quality service. Made my 6yr old right at home when we ordered online and came to the HQ to pick it up. I would highly recommend their bikes. Well built and perfect for the little ones that want to do serious MTBiking or Downhill. Huge fan of these guys and the brand.

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01/31/2023
Derrick A.
United States

Worth Every $

Quality bike. My son is 5 1/2, started on a strider, then Zulu Two, now on to the Three. Great geometry, components, easy shift, adjustable break levers all make it a very manageable ride and promote development for little riders. He is starting to ride green and blue trails at BlackRock (near where we live in Oregon). An investment, but well worth the lifestyle Prevelo promotes with their equipment!

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Prevelo Bikes-Zulu Three-Speed Silver

Zulu Three

$1,199.00
The ultra-lightweight Prevelo Zulu Three packs high-performance mountain bike features into a 20-inch wheel size package. Every component is the real deal and is carefully chosen to provide the lightest and best-performing bike for young riders ready to tear up the trails. 

Color

  • Speed Silver
  • Bodacious Blue
  • Pedal to the Metal Pink

Wheel Size

20 in

Type

Trail Bike

Use

Dirt path, single-track

Speeds

9

Weight

20.5 lbs

Min Saddle Height

21.7 in / 550 mm

Max Saddle Height

26.1 in / 665mm

Wheelbase

34.9 in / 882 mm

Tires

Kenda Booster Pro 20 x 2.2 Tubeless Ready

Saddle

HEIR Pivotal

Derailleur

Microshift Advent Super Short Clutch

Cassette

9 speed 11-38t H093

Crank

110mm HEIR 3 piece

Brakes

Tektro J285 Hydraulic Disc
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