Orbea Laufey 20 H10 (2022)

Orbea Laufey 20 H10 - The top model in the Laufey 20-inch series.

One thing is for sure: if parents enjoy mountain biking and model the sport to their children, it's only a matter of time before the spark ignites with the offspring. So far so good! But in order for the kids to enjoy cycling right from the start, it is important that the bike fits their body proportions. And secondly, that it is not too heavy in relation to their body weight - like (too) many children's bikes on the market. We are happy to have found Orbea, a manufacturer who is intensively concerned with this topic and builds high-quality and ergonomically adapted mountain bikes for children and young people.

Laufey Junior series - fun machines for kids aged four and up

With a wheel size of 20 inches, the Laufey 20 models are generally suitable for children from 4 to 7 years. The basis is a high-quality aluminium frame with integrated cable guide. Following the Orbea Hirarchy, the H10 with the lowest index number marks the highest quality model in the Laufey series. It is clear that the purchase of a children's bike in this price range needs to be carefully considered. But for really ambitious kids who already ride on trails or in the park, the amount is well invested. Especially since a certain value retention can also be positively calculated in. The heart of the Laufey is a high-quality aluminium frame with integrated cable routing. The robust Shimano Altus 9-speed gears with chain guide and hydraulic Shimano disc brakes are also part of the basic equipment. The H10 model, however, has a few real highlights: the Manitou Machete Junit suspension fork with 100 mm travel makes the Laufey 20 almost a mini-enduro. The OC2 Dropper telescopic seatpost is a logical addition to this concept. Just like the cockpit with RaceFace stem and the lightweight Mach1 Klixx wheels with fat Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres. And the splash guard on the fork definitely looks mega cool.

Orbea - High-quality bicycles from Spain

Founded as early as 1840, when it was still an armoury, Orbea has been one of the most important traditional bicycle manufacturers in Spain since the 1930s. Based in the bike-crazy Basque country, the company's philosophy has always been to be close to the sport. Fans know the legendary atmosphere on the roads when the Tour de France makes a detour into the Spanish Pyrenees. Numerous professional teams in MTB and road cycling trust in the quality of bikes from the Basque Country.