Meerkat 5 Speed Lightweight 26 Inch Kids Bike

$745.00

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.

*Refer to our size chart to find the best fit for your child based on inseam.

Fit

The Meerkat best fit for riders with an inseam of 22″ to 26″. The Meerkat has a low bottom bracket height, which allows a rider with a 22″ inseam to comfortably start out on the Meerkat. The seat tube angle on the Meerkat allows the bike fit to grow along with the rider. The seat moves up and back as you increase saddle height, so even a 5’ tall rider will fit the bike well.

Size Chart

Components

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″

Disclaimer: Spec can change at any time.

FAQs

Can I put a kickstand on the Meerkat?

Yes the standard Greenfield center mount works great on the Meerkat.

Can I put a suspension fork on the Meerkat?

Yes, a short travel fork (80mm or less for 24”, 100mm or less for 26”) with a straight 1-⅛” steerer tube will work on the Meerkat. It will also need to use a 9mm QR axle to be compatible with the stock front wheel.

Can the Meerkat run larger knobby tires?

Yes, the Meerkat can take up to a 24x2.35 width tire.