Orbea Laufey 24 H10 (2022)

Orbea Laufey 24 H10 - Superb 24-inch trail bike for up-and-coming shredders.

One thing's for sure: if parents enjoy mountain biking and model the sport to their kids, 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 glad 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 24 - The Orbea series for kids from 6 to 9 years old

You always have to be careful with size specifications for children's bikes. Because the proportions of body and limbs can never be generalised 100 percent. Orbea's age recommendation is therefore a good guideline - but it is best to confirm it with a test ride. Especially for the upper limit range, our general tip is: if the child really does fit on the next larger model, then it is better to choose the larger wheels. They roll better on uneven surfaces. The Laufey 24 models with 24-inch wheels are a clear step towards an adult bike. In addition, children of this age are already more experienced riders. Orbea has developed a high-quality aluminium frame with 100% child-friendly geometry. On the top model H10, a Manitou Machete Junit suspension fork almost turns the Laufey into a mini-enduro with 100 mm travel. Other highlights are the cockpit with RaceFace stem and the lightweight Mach1 Klixx wheels with fat Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres. Reliable and robust: Shimano Altus 1x9 gears, hydraulic disc brakes and a chain guide as standard. But that's not all: a telescopic seat post crowns the Laufey 24 H10 as the King of Shred.

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.