Islabikes launches Pro Series performance bikes for kids

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Islabikes is launching a line of performance kids bikes, including mountain bikes, cyclocross and road models. The bikes feature lightweight frames and components that are sized appropriately for kids of various ages and sizes. The company has spec'd many of its own components, including carbon forks, low Q-factor cranks and custom-sized handlebars to fit kids. Retail prices range from $1,200 to $2,400.

The Luath Pro Series cyclocross bikes, which retail for $2,399.99, feature a long wheelbase and slightly slack head angle which helps keep the bike stable. The model is available with 24-inch and 26-ionch wheels, with custom, 185tpi tubeless-compatible tires paired to Stan's rims. The company says the frame geometry is optimized to keep the smaller rider centered, in control, and efficient. This includes a steeper seat tube angle to assist with reach for smaller arms. The Luath Pro Series is designed with child-specific drop handlebars that measure 22.2mm in diameter. It is spec'd with cable-actuated disc brakes pair with Ultegra shift/brake levers, which are modified with extra long adjuster screws and adjusted for the shortest possible reach.

The Creig Pro Series is a lightweight hardtail mountain bike with a RockShox 30 Gold TK suspenion fork. It comes in 24-inch and 26-inch wheel models, both with Stans NoTube Rims, allowing the bikes to be run tubeless with the Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires. The bikes have cross-country geometry with proprietary low Q-Factor cranks and a low bottom bracket.

The Beinn Pro Series is a 20-inch wheeled mountain bike with a Islabike full carbon rigid fork. The $1,499 bikes has a custom 9-speed SRAM cassette chosen for even-spaced gearing and optimized chain line. It has low-spoke count wheels with alloy nipples, Avid DB5 hydraulic disc brakes, proprietary tires and Stan's rims.

The Cnoc Pro Series is a lightweight single-speed bike with 16-inch wheels, for smaller riders. It features an aluminum frame and full carbon fork. It has proprietary tires with 185 tpi casing and custom tread pattern. The $1,199 bike has direct-pull rim brakes and has a titanium-spindle bottom bracket for weight savings.  

More information at islabikes.com.