Kids bike test 2023: Bulls Tokee Ultra Lite 26" - Kids bike with carbon frame

A 26er bike based on the 29-inch principle: the lightweight carbon frame of the Bulls Tokee Ultra Lite is geometrically reduced as far as possible and accommodates 26-inch wheels. They give small riders the experience of sitting between the wheels. The rollover behaviour is clearly better with the large wheels than with 24-inch wheels. The 2.1 inch wide Rocket Ron tyres also roll very easily.

In principle, this bike is rideable from around 1.30 metres tall. The head tube is super short, and the bottom bracket is also low, which provides safety. However, the medium-length crank of 150 millimetres indicates that Bulls has designed the bike more for riders over 1.40 metres. Our tester Dario, at 1.43 metres tall, fitted perfectly on the bike.

Lightweight carbon frame - good tuning base

Weighing 10.5 kilos, the Tokee is the racing bike in the test field. "Ultra Lite" is still a bit of an exaggeration: About two kilos could be saved by using lighter components. Bulls charges 1399 euros for its children's hardtail. The price driver here is the beautifully crafted carbon frame, which, however, reduces the scope for lighter standard equipment.

However, the 1x11 Shimano Deore gears with 11-51 sprocket set and the Tektro hydraulic brakes work perfectly. The grips also fit well in children's hands. Even with a low rider weight, the 80 millimetre travel of the Rock Shox Judy responds well.

Test summary of the Bulls Tokee Ultra Lite 26":

All in all, the Tokee is a good all-rounder with a nice frame - for first races, tours and trail adventures.

Statement from Sophia, 10 years old, test driver:

The bike is nice and light and climbs well. However, I still liked the Vpace Fully better.

Technical data and evaluation Bulls Tokee Ultra Lite 26"

Manufacturer information

• Price: 1399 Euro
• Frame material: Carbon

Measured values

• Weight (without pedals): 10.5 kg
• Weight of wheels / inertia: 4205 g / 2093 kg x cm²
• Suspension travel: 80 mm
• Fork: Rock Shox Judy RL Gold, 80 mm
• Handlebar width / seat height min. - max.: 600 mm / 545 - 750 mm
• Cranks (length) / Q-factor: aluminium 150 mm / 170 mm
• Gearing / transmission / range: Shimano Deore 1x11 / 30 ; 11 -51 / 463 %
• Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Tektro / 160 mm/160 mm
• Seat post: aluminium / -
• Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.1"

Weight: complete bike without pedals, wheel weight: incl. brake disc, cassette, tubes, tyres, seat height: measured from pedal surface (pedal height 18mm) in lowest crank position to top edge of saddle

PLUS:

• light
• Wide range of applications

MINUS: -