Hayes Performance Systems is releasing a full range of bike components that was specifically designed and engineered for young shredders and riders. The new lineup called JUNIT includes an innovative downsized ProTaper aluminum handlebar and grip system, a mini Manitou Machete fork sized for 20 and 24-inch wheels, down-sized 20 and 24-inch SUNringlé Düroc wheelsets with performance hubs, and finally, a Dominion brake with a short lever designed to fit smaller hands.
Details
The ProTaper JUNIT handlebars have a skinny 15.5mm outer diameter and a standard 31.8mm clamp, while the JUNIT lock on grips measures 22mm, which are perfect for a youngsters hands, and for safety, they have a protective end cap to prevent injuries. The inner section of the slide-on grips has a special plastic shim so that standard brake clamps will attach. The aluminum bars have a 12.7mm rise, a 1° upsweep, and 8° back sweep.
The Dominion A2 brake JUNIT features their SFL or Short Finger Lever which not only fit kids hands but will also work with adults with smaller hands, though the levers are not interchangeable. The new Dominion A2 brake is a two piston version of the existing excellent 4-pot Dominion A4 and features the same features.
The Manitou JUNIT Machete features Expert adjustable air springs tuned to lower rider weights of kids, their ABS+ compression damping, 1.5″ tapered steerer, and 32mm stanchions. The 20″ comes in 100mm and 120mm of travel versions, while the 24″ gets 100mm, 120mm, and 145mm.
The smaller SUNringlé Düroc wheels come in 20,” and 24″ sizes and the tubeless ready rims have a 30mm outer width and 26mm inner. They feature their Wheelsmith spokes and nipples, and SUNringlé SRC hubs with cartridge bearings, with the usual front and rear hub spacing options.
Photo courtesy of Alan Davis
Press Release
Hayes Performance Systems’ product development team set out to design a system for kids, using high-quality components. Plenty of Hayes employees are parents…parents with kids who want to ride. Struggling with the lack of performance-level components, this fueled the inspiration to create a line of products we’re proud of. We went full gas into developing a legit line of youth products, reflecting and sharing attributes, ride quality, and functionality generally reserved for adult riders, now optimized for kids.
JUNIT [pronounced jay:unit] components feature youth-sized 20” and 24” suspension, wheels, hydraulic brakes, and a unique handlebar/grip system, specifically tailored for youth riders.
A vital component of the JUNIT system is that the Manitou Machete 20” and 24” suspension forks offer complete adult functionality and adjustability, yet specifically tuned for kids. Our team was able to apply our extensive suspension expertise and knowledge to create something truly unique. Finally, young riders have the option of either a 20” or 24” fork to shred on a lightweight, high-quality Manitou chassis.
Another component of the JUNIT system is the new SUNringlé Düroc wheels. Offered in both 20” and 24”, JUNIT Düroc are high-quality, tubeless ready wheels for kids. Our wheel engineers applied their experience in designing rim profiles, materials, as well as using SUNringlé Tubeless Ready (STR) technology yielding a premium youth wheel system.
Building off our award-winning Dominion A4 hydraulic brake, our product development team set out to design a brake system specifically for any rider with smaller hands. Dominion SFL (Short Finger Lever) maintains all the power and feel of our proven A4 design, fitted with a specifically smaller designed and narrower brake lever optimized for little hands.
JUNIT ProTaper MTB handlebar and grip is the final part of this system. Engineering began by researching anthropometric data from a NASA database. We determined the average hand size of a 6-10-year-old which set the team into motion. Typically, grip diameter is a result of adding material to a standard handlebar size. For the JUNIT ProTaper handlebar system, we flipped the script. We began by determining the ideal grip diameter and worked inward. The result is a handlebar and grip with a 23mm outside diameter that’s ideal for a smaller ergonomic profile. The JUNIT ProTaper handlebar and grip are specifically designed to be used together.
To learn more about the JUNIT collection, visit www.HayesDiscBrake.com.
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