Orbea Laufey 27 H10 (2022)

Orbea Laufey 27 H10 - The top model of the Laufey 27 series for kids from 8 to 14 years of age

The Laufey 27 series is a good example of how intensively the developers at Orbea have dealt with the subject of children's and youth bikes. With a frame height of only 343 millimetres (approx. 13 inches), it opens up the possibility for children from about 8 years of age to ride a hardtail mountain bike with 27.5 inch wheels. This is especially advantageous if the kids are often off-road. The larger the diameter of the wheels, the easier they roll over bumps. In addition to the height, all other dimensions of the high-quality aluminium frame have been optimally adapted to the anatomy of children. The top tube length (reach) and overhang height (stack) are particularly important. This makes the rider feel safe in the saddle in every situation. The manufacturer specifies the upper limit at an age of about 14 years, although this value is very individual. In our experience, tall youngsters can already ride a 29-inch bike at this age, such as the Orbea Laufey H10 or H-LTD. Only a test ride can give 100 per cent certainty on this point.

Top build quality paired with child-friendly features

In terms of construction, the frame of the Laufey 27 H10 is not inferior to that of a high-quality adult bike. Light, triple-butted aluminium is used and all cables run inside the tubes. The Mach 1 Klixx system wheels sit in the frame and fork with the help of stable thru axles. The 148 mm Boost standard ensures superior stiffness. The Laufey comes in the H10 version with a pro-ready Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork, whose 120 mm travel can be optimally adjusted to children's body weight with the help of air chambers. The Shimano XT 12-speed gears and the Shimano disc brakes are at the highest level in this class. Wide Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres provide grip off-road. Another special feature are the high-quality, tuned OC components (Orbea Custom) from our own company. These include the exclusive telescopic seat post, which makes the Laufey 27 H10 a state-of-the-art trail bike for children and young people.

Orbea - High-quality bicycles from Spain

Founded as early as 1840, when it was still a weapons forge, 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.