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Naloo comes from Switzerland, but is not cheese. The company from Aargau manufactures high-quality children's MTBs based on the 29er principle. The aim is to enable youngsters to enjoy the largest possible wheels from an early age. The advantages of this are now well known. But if you take a look at the details, you will also find some clever solutions on the Mountain Jack.
Child-orientated solutions
Short cranks with a narrow Q-factor, for example, which are more suited to the anatomy of small shredders than cranks with standard dimensions. Naloo also relies on special solutions for handlebars and grips. While normal handlebars have a backsweep of approx. 8 degrees, Naloo uses a model with a 12 degree backsweep on its children's MTB. This should ensure more relaxed wrists and shoulders.
With a diameter of 25 to 28 millimetres, the grips are also particularly thin and can therefore be gripped more securely by children's hands. To mount the brake and gear levers, Naloo therefore uses a sleeve that enlarges the handlebar diameter at the corresponding points.
Naloo Mountain Jack 26" Kids MTB - Details
- Price: 2699 Euro >> available here
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Suspension travel: 140 / 140 mm
- Suspension fork / shock: Manitou Machete 26" / Rockshox Deluxe Select+
- Gearstick :Shimano Deore 11-speed
- Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4 (180 / 160 mm)
- Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.35 LiteSkin
- Kinematics: shocks and suspension fork adapted to children
- Q-factor: extra narrow with only 149 mm
- Handlebar with 12° bend for ergonomic hand position
- Anti-twist screw handles with extra small diameter
- Space for a 600 ml drinking bottle
- Sophisticated geometry with low bottom bracket and steep seat angle
- For children from approx. 9 years or approx. 130 cm
The topic of young bikers is particularly important to us. That's why we are always testing the latest children's MTBs. In our last test you will find 7 models that make kids happy.
The Swiss have put a lot of thought into both the geometry and the equipment. This is how the Naloo Mountain Jack Kids MTB For its size, this bike has a generous reach, a steep 77 degree seat angle and a slack 65 degree head angle. The chainstays remain extremely short at 420 millimetres, which gives the 140-millimetre fully a high degree of manoeuvrability. A striking feature is the shock positioned low in the frame which, together with the low bottom bracket, allows the youngster to literally dive into the bike. Downhill, this gives an enormous feeling of safety.
Naloo Mountain Jack - Geometry
Both the suspension fork and the shock in the four-link rear triangle respond finely to the low weight. On long climbs, the shock can be locked out using a small lever. The 2.35 inch wide Tyres The rubber compound also provides additional cushioning, and children also want a grippier rubber compound, at least at the front.
There is little to complain about when it comes to the equipment: the 11-speed Deore drivetrain is high-quality and changes gears precisely, the four-piston stoppers from Hayes are perfectly adjustable and brake even adults safely.
Small deductions in the B grade
Our tester, who is just 1.28 metres tall, got on well with the Naloo Mountain Jack, but complained about the excessively wide handlebars of 700 millimetres. Unfortunately, when he tried to lower the saddle, he hit nothing - the bike doesn't come with a dropper post. However, if you want to retrofit a dropper post, the cable can be neatly routed inside the frame. However, other manufacturers offer a dropper post ex works at this price.
Unfortunately, the stylish aluminium frame with some internally routed cables is barely protected. Although the accessory box contains a self-adhesive rubber chainstay protector, a little more frame protection in the most important places would be desirable and would certainly have a positive effect on the resale value.
Mountain Jack 20 & 24 inch
Incidentally, the Naloo kids' fully is also available for very small shredders. With the 20-inch tiny bike, kids from the age of five and a height of approx. 105 centimetres can enter the world of full-suspension bikes. In terms of equipment, the 20-inch model is based on its big brother. The only difference is that the suspension travel is no more than 100 millimetres.
The Mountain Jack 24 should be suitable for riders from around six years of age and 120 centimetres tall. At a weight of just 11.9 kilos, the mid-sized Naloo already offers 120 millimetres of suspension travel.
Naloo Mountain Jack 20"
- Price: 2399 Euro >> available here
- Weight 10.5 kg
- Suspension travel: 100 mm
- Cranks with extra narrow Q-factor, only 149 mm
- Space for a 300 ml drinking bottle
- Sophisticated geometry with low bottom bracket and steep seat angle
- For children from approx. 5 years or approx. 105 cm
Naloo Mountain Jack 24"
- Price: 2599,00 Euro >> available here
- Weight: 11.9 kg
- Suspension travel: 120 mm
- Sram UDH derailleur hanger
- Space for a 350 ml drinking bottle
- Sophisticated geometry with low bottom bracket and steep seat angle
- For children from approx. 6.5 years or approx. 120 cm
Promoting young talent at Naloo: Kids Team
Incidentally, the Swiss company offers more than just the right bikes for the next generation. Naloo also actively promotes young talent in Germany and Austria. With its own Kids Team, Naloo wants to get children excited about cycling and sponsors young talents with discounted bikes and equipment support. The team organises exciting trips to bike parks and also takes part in races such as the Vpace Kids Cup. If you are interested, you can contact the Website of the German Naloo sales partner summit-bikes.com apply for the Naloo Kids Team.
Stefan Frey
Editor
