NS Bikes Rag JR - Kids Gravel - blau

Have you ever thought about taking a trip with your children on B-roads and dirt paths? How about participating in a local CX race? Is a mountain bike really the right tool for that? We don't think so. We believe that children need a proper gravel bike, just like adults.
The Rag Jr was one of the most challenging projects in a long time. Downsizing a gravel bike proved to be more difficult than expected, but it was worth investing time and energy into its development. Notable features include an ergonomically designed cockpit, a handlebar with optimal drop and reach, properly positioned hoods for small hands, downsized 35mm gravel tires with a fast-rolling profile, and short cranks with a narrow Q-factor. The geometry of the lightweight frame and fork took some time to adjust, and eventually, NS arrived at values that are comfortable for children with a height of 135 cm to 150 cm (at the lower end of the range, a shorter stem needs to be installed).
Although getting used to a drop-bar bike may take some time, the effort required to master the skills is worth it. This is especially true if you spend most of your time on fast, unpaved roads in relatively flat terrain. The range of action for a child on a mini gravel bike is significantly larger than on a mountain bike. Additionally, full-length fenders open up the possibility of riding comfortably even in wet conditions. The Rag Jr can also be interesting for children who want to try cyclocross, as they can become familiar with the riding position. In fact, Schwalbe produces special 26" cyclocross tires with a very aggressive profile, perfect for playing in the mud.
We love the Rag Jr, this bike simply rocks, and any child seriously interested in cycling should have one of these bikes in their quiver.


Equipment:
Frame: NS Bikes AL6061-T6 custom-formed and butted tubes, tapered integrated head tube, 135x10mm dropouts
Fork: NS Bikes Gravel+ JR AL6061-T6 fork, 1.5T, 10mm dropouts, low stack
Headset: GW integrated, tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings
Stem: NS Bikes RAG+ stem 31.8 60mm, angle, - 8°
Handlebar: NS Bikes Flare JR 31.8, 360mm
Grips: Selle Italia SMOOTAPE Gran Fondo
Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2mm
Saddle: Selle Italia Junior
Front Brake: Tektro Aries (mech) 160mm with Microshift SB-490 Short Reach levers
Rear Brake: Tektro Aries (mech) 160mm with Microshift SB-490 Short Reach levers
Rims: NS Bikes Gravel Junior, 24h, tubeless compatible
Front Hub: NS Bikes 100x9mm QR (loose ball)
Rear Hub: NS Bikes 135x9mm QR (loose ball)
Tires front / rear: Kenda Kapture, 26x1.5"
Crankset: NS Bikes JR, 150mm, 34t
Bottom Bracket: FSA BSA square taper 68mm
Pedals: NS Bikes Nylon JR
Chain: KMC Z9, 9spd
Derailleur: Microshift RD-M619M, 9spd
Shift Lever: Microshift SB-490(S)
Cassette: Microshift 11-42t, 9spd
Weight (kg): 9.9

* Specification may vary in details in exceptional cases, depending on the manufacturer.