The Meerkat 26 inch 5 speed fills a sweet spot for older grade schoolers and middle schoolers. Built specifically for riders who are not quite ready for an adult-size bicycle, but have outgrown a 24 inch bike, the Meerkat is their ticket to adventure and independence.
The Meerkat is a kids all terrain bike that is fast, sleek and styled to appeal to the 10 to 12-year-old* in your life. The 26 inch wheels roll that much faster than 24’s and provide a solid platform for taller riders. The Sturmey Archer trigger shifter and 5 speed internally geared hub offer maintenance free, buttery smooth shifting for thousands of miles. The Meerkat 26 inch is a practical bike, comfortable in urban settings because it’s easy to lock up, has no derailleur to get bent in a bike rack and rolls smoothly over the most pothole filled route.
It’s just as capable on a weekend bikepacking trip, just add knobby tires up to 2.35” and and your Meerkat is ready to roll for days in the backcountry.
SPECS:
Frameset | Lightweight 1020 alloy steel suspension corrected frame & fork with disc brake compatible dropouts for singlespeed, internal geared hub or rear derailleur |
Headset | FSA sealed 1 1/8″ headset |
Stem | 50mm alloy 1 1/8″ w/ 25.4mm clamp |
Handle Bars | 600mm/24″ wide, 22.2mm diameter handlebar with 15mm rise |
Grips | Cleary large grips |
Seat | Vegan leather saddle |
Seatpost | 25.4mm x 300mm alloy |
Brakes | Tektro HD-291 junior disc brakes w/ 160mm front & 140mm rear rotors |
Shifter | Sturmey Archer DLC50 trigger shifter |
Cranks | 152mm alloy 3 piece cranks |
Chain Ring | 28 tooth |
Bottom Bracket | FSA sealed bearing |
Pedals | VP JR pedals 9/16″ |
Chain | KMC Z610H |
Freewheel | 19 tooth w/ hub |
Wheels | Alloy front disc hub w/ Allen style QR, Sturmey Archer RX-RK5 5 speed internal gear hub with Alex tubeless ready rims and stainless spokes |
Tires | 26″ x 1.9″ |
*Product specifications are subject to change without notice.