About Neo Kids Bikes

Posted on 19 September 2023
By Neo Bikes
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Proudly Australian owned and designed, the Neo brand was developed by Apollo Bicycles. Renowned in Australia, and with over 40 years of experience in the bicycle industry, Apollo designed Neo as a lightweight range of kid’s bikes, with the aim to make learning to ride as easy, fun, and safe as possible. Our expanding range of bicycles is available in 5 wheel sizes from 12” all the way up to 26”, and a wide range of colours to suit kids of all ages and skill levels.

ABOUT NEO

Proudly Australian owned and designed, the Neo brand was developed by Apollo Bicycles. Renowned in Australia, and with over

40 years of experience in the bicycle industry, Apollo designed Neo as a lightweight range of kid’s bikes, with the aim to make

learning to ride as easy, fun, and safe as possible. Our expanding range of bicycles is available in 5 wheel sizes from 12” all the

way up to 26”, and a wide range of colours to suit kids of all ages and skill levels.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES

4 Design Philosophies form the cornerstone of our bicycle range. These influence everything, from the use of materials and the components on the bike, to the function and ride characteristics. Our 4 Design Philosophies are:

1. DESIGNED TO BE SAFE

We design the total bike with the rider's safety in mind. From the semi-slick tyres for a smoother, quieter ride, right up to the child specific grips offering comfort and minimised slippage, the Neo range has been designed from the ground up to be as safe as possible for kids.

2. DESIGNED TO FIT

Custom geometry for maximum comfort. With a low standover height to help boost confidence while learning, the Neo geometry has been optimised for growing bodies. Combined with adjustable components you can dial in the best fit for your child.

Low standover height keeps kids in control when starting and stopping.
Lower centre of gravity provides stability.
We design our frames and components to be able to adjust to fit your child as they grow.

3. DESIGNED TO PERFORM

Custom components for a reliable and comfortable ride. In addition to the custom geometry, we've carefully selected a complete range of child-specific components, which is tailored to each size bike. This ranges from narrow, lightweight handlebars with non-slip grips, to our soft, Comfortech saddles, and durable pedals.

4. DESIGNED TO BE EFFICIENT

The lighter the bike, the easier it is to start moving, manoeuvre, and maintain speed without wasting energy. In order to create truly lightweight kids' bikes, we use a lightweight alloy in the frame and fork, creating an agile and efficient foundation. But this is just the start. We shed further weight by using alloy in our hubs, rims, handlebars and stem. The result is a kid's bike which is not only designed for efficiency using a weight-saving approach commonly found on adult bikes, but also designed for fun.

A bike's weight, fit and handling play a direct role in learning to ride with confidence. By optimising each element, your child can learn safely and enjoy the journey.

TECHNOLOGY

Each bicycle in our range benefits from a number of technologies, turning our 4 Design Philosophies into the final product.

Hydroformed Frame

For the Neo+ range, we carefully selected hydroformed tubes to create our new frames. Normally reserved for more high-end adult bikes, the hydroforming process allows the tubes to be reshaped into sleeker, more advanced profiles, resulting in an increased strength to weight ratio, along with a refined and sporty finish.

Featherweight Alloy

Featherweight alloy construction is used in both our frames and forks, which not only shaves weight off the bike, but also improves overall handling without sacrificing strength.

Comfortech Saddles

Light and comfy saddles, sized specifically for each Neo model, help smooth out the bumps, and make the ride enjoyable.

Energy Efficient Design

How do you make a bike easier to ride? To achieve this in our Neo bikes, we looked at several factors:

Weight - The lighter the bike, the easier it becomes to start moving, maintain speed, and stop. In addition to alloy frames and forks, we select lightweight alloy components as well.

Fit - If the bike doesn’t fit well, your child exerts extra energy to compensate. We select narrow handlebars to align properly with the shoulder width and arm length of children. Creating the optimal riding position allows for comfortable riding and efficient pedaling.

Powersurge

Featured on geared Neo models, reliable Shimano gearing provides a greater level of riding efficiency. The benefits of gearing allow your kids to ride further, have greater control of speed, and tackle hills.

Neo+ and Neo Disc+

Our latest season reflects a range of ‘plusses’ as we continue to enhance and improve the popular Neo range. Updated frames, new technologies, and a new look, all focused around our core 4 Philosophies. The Neo+ concept stems from two primary objectives, which helped define our path towards launching our latest range:

EVOLUTION

The graphics and brushed alloy look has helped instil the Neo range as a premium product across our International marketplace. The Neo+ further evolves, resulting in a contemporary look that feels both fresh and familiar.

DEVELOPMENT

The next development cycle for Neo begins with a refresh of the frames. With a continued focus on low standover heights, the new frames utilise advanced tube shapes and technologies, to create a new generation of lightweight kids’ bikes.

Neo Disc+

For kids who are ready to venture off the pavement and into the dirt, we’re excited to introduce our new Neo Disc+ range! Built from the ground up to tackle tougher terrain, these bikes features a suspension fork to soak up bumps, powerful disc brakes for reliable braking in all conditions, and micro-knobby tyres that offer better grip on a wider range of terrain. See the bikes, and learn more about our Neo Disc+ range here