NS Bikes RAG JR 26-inch 2025 Junior Bike

Have you thought about taking your kids on a trip on b-roads and wandering down some country lanes? How about competing in a local cx race? Is a mountain bike really the right tool for this? We think not. We think kids need a real gravel bike, just like grown-ups do.

The rag jr was one of the most challenging projects in a while. Scaling down a gravel bike proved harder than we expected, however investing time and energy into the development was worthwhile. Some of the features worth mentioning include an ergonomically designed cockpit, handlebars with the optimum drop and reach, correctly positioned hoods for small hands, scaled down 35mm gravel tires with a fast-rolling tread and short cranks with a narrow q-factor. The geometry of the lightweight frame and fork took time to dial in, and finally we arrived at numbers that will comfortably fit kids from 135cm to 150cm tall (the lower end of the range will require fitting a shorter stem).

Although getting used to a drop bar bike can take time, the effort required to master the skills is worth it. This is especially true if you spend most of your time riding fast, open dirt roads in relatively flat terrain. The range of a child on a mini-gravel bike is significantly larger than on any mountain bike. Also, full length fenders open up options for comfortable riding in the wet. The rag jr may also appeal to kids wanting to try cyclocross, allowing them to become comfortable with the riding position.. In fact, schwalbe produces 26” cyclocross specific tires with a very aggressive tread, perfect for playing around in the mud.

We love the rag jr, this bike simply rocks and every kid that is serious about cycling should have one of these in their quiver. 

Features

• Tough and light alloy frame and fork
• Kids-specific geometry designed around 26" wheels; fits kids from 135cm – 150cm tall
• Mechanical disc brakes
• MICROSHIFT ADVENT 1x9 drivetrain with clutch
• Beefy 26" gravel tires
• Kid's specific saddle, handlebars & brake levers
• Special kid's specific crankset with low Q-factor

Specifications

Frame and Fork

• Frame: NS AL6061-T6 custom formed and butted tubes, tapered integrated headtube, 135x10mm dropouts
• Fork: NS Gravel+ JR AL6061-T6, 1.5T, 10mm dropouts
• Size: One Size
• Headset: GW integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings

Brakes

• Brakes: Tektro Aries (mechanical), 160mm rotors
• Brake Levers: Microshift SB-490 short reach

Drivetrain

• Shifter: Microshift SB-490(S)
• Rear Derailleur: Microshift RD-M619M, 9-speed
• Bottom Bracket: FSA BSA square taper, 68mm
• Crankset: NS JR 150mm, 34T
• Chain: KMC, 9-speed
• Cassette: Microshift 11-42T, 9-speed

Wheels

• Rims: Shining A-250, 26”, 24h
• Front Hub: KT 100x9mm QR
• Rear Hub: KT 135x9mm QR
• Spokes: Spokes with 14mm nipples
• Tires: Kenda Kapture 26x1.5"

Finishing Kit

• Stem: RAG+ Stem 31.8, 60mm, -8° angle
• Handlebar: NS Flare JR 31.8, 360mm
• Bar Tape: Velo VLT-8111
• Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2mm
• Saddle: Octane One Rocker JR
• Pedals: NS Nylon JR