overview
There was a time when 29ers did not exist. The world’s fastest mountain bikers competed and won on 26″ bikes. Many argue that this is still the most nimble platform.
The Zini 26″ mountain Bike is built for young or smaller adult riders ready to conquer diverse trails with confidence and comfort. Featuring a lightweight alloy frame with a contoured headtube and modern handling-focused geometry, it’s designed for superior performance and rider confidence. The low standover height and air suspension fork with lockout provides comfort and control on uneven terrain, while internal cable routing add a sleek finish. Equipped with Shimano Altus 9-speed gears and a wide-range 11-42T cassette, this bike ensures smooth shifting and plenty of gears for both climbs and descents. Its high-performance components include a 165mm alloy Z-Tech crankset with a narrow-wide chainring for improved chain retention, tubeless-compatible double-wall alloy rims, and Kenda 26×3.35″ high-volume tires for grip and comfort. Thoughtful features like a dropper post-compatible frame, memory foam saddle, bottle cage mounts, and water-transfer decals under clear coat complete the package, offering unbeatable value and performance in its class.
Oh, and did we mention that this bike is a looker?
Discover more below
key features
![Zini Z26 Steampunk Black-1100x653 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Zini-Z26-Bikes_9-100.jpg)
Lightweight heat treated alloy frame makes for an overall lighter bike
![Zini-Z26-Suspension-fork-with-lockout-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-Suspension-fork-with-lockout-600x400-1.jpg)
Air Suspension fork with lockout and magnesium lowers
![Zini-Z26-disc-brake-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black - Gears - Tektro Cable Disc Brakes](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-disc-brake-600x400-1.jpg)
Cable actuated Tektro disc brakes
![Zini-Z26-headset-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-headset-600x400-1.jpg)
Semi-integrated quality headset assembly
![Zini-Z26-casette-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black - Gears](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-casette-600x400-1.jpg)
30t chainring with 11-42t wide range 9 speed cassette
![Zini-Z26-crank-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-crank-600x400-1.jpg)
165mm Z-Tech Alloy crankset with N/W chainring for improved chain retention
![Zini-Z26-tyres-600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black - Kenda Tyres](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-tyres-600x400-1.jpg)
Quality 26 x 2.35″ Kenda high volume tyres
![Zini-Z26-alloy-hubs-600x400 - Copy Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z26-alloy-hubs-600x400-Copy.jpg)
Double wall alloy rims with alloy hubs
key features
![Zini-Z24-6061-Aluminium---600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-6061-Aluminium-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z24-fork--600x400 Zini Z26 - 26" Mountain Bike - Steampunk Black](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-fork-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z24-brakes-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike brake disc](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-brakes-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z24-headset-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike headset](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-headset-600x400-1.jpg)
Semi-integrated quality headset assembly
![Zini-Z24-shimano-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike shimano gears](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-shimano-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z24-cranks-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike crank and chainring](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-cranks-600x400-1.jpg)
165mm Z-Tech Alloy crankset with N/W chainring for improved chain retention
![Zini-Z24-hubs-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike alloy hub](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-hubs-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z24-tyres-600x400 Zini Z24 24" Mountain Bike tyres](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z24-tyres-600x400-1.jpg)
key features
![Zini-Z20-6061-Aluminium---600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain Bike aluminium frame](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-6061-Aluminium-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-wheel-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain Bike rims and tyres](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-wheel-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-brakes-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain disc brakes](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-brakes-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-headset-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain headset](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-headset-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-shifter-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain shimano gears](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-shifter-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-foam-saddle-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain memory foam saddle](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-foam-saddle-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-hub-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain alloy rim and hubs](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-hub-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-bottle-cage-600x400 Zini Z20 20" Mountain water bottle cage mounting points](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-bottle-cage-600x400-1.jpg)
key features
![Zini-Z20-frame-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - alloy frame](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-frame-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-brakes-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - brake lever](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-brakes-600x400-2.jpg)
Green colour coded rear brake lever – for intuitive brake use
![Zini-Z20-V-brakes-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - v-brakes](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-V-brakes-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-headset-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - headset](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-headset-600x400-2.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-saddle-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - grab handle under the saddle](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-saddle-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-training-wheels-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - training wheels](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-training-wheels-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-chainguard-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - chainguard](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-chainguard-600x400-1.jpg)
![Zini-Z20-wheels-600x400 Zini Z16 16" kids bicycle - high-volume grippy tyres](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z20-wheels-600x400-1.jpg)
key features
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-Frame-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike alloy frame](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-Frame-600x400-3.jpg)
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-headset-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike headset](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-headset-600x400-2.jpg)
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-saddle-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike grab handle under saddle](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-saddle-600x400-2.jpg)
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-brakes-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike V-brakes](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-brakes-600x400-2.jpg)
Underslung V-brake with an easy reach adjustable lever for small hands – these offer great stopping power and easy modulation, while being easy to pull
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-wheels-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike lightweight alloy rims](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-wheels-600x400-2.jpg)
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-tyres-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike pneumatic tyres](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-tyres-600x400-2.jpg)
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-valves-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike valve](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-valves-600x400-2.jpg)
Side access valves for easy pump attachment
![Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-seat-post-clamp-600x400 Zini Z12 12" Balance Bike seatpost clamp](https://zinibike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zini-Z12-Balance-Bike-seat-post-clamp-600x400-2.jpg)
Quick release seatclamp for saddle height adjustment – tool-free adjustment on the fly, as required
FRAME
FORK
RIMS
FRONT HUB
REAR HUB
TYRES
PEDALS
CRANKSET
BOTTOM BRACKET
CHAIN
REAR COGS
REAR DERAILLEUR
SHIFTERS
HANDLEBAR
GRIPS
STEM
HEADSET
BRAKES
BRAKE LEVER
SADDLE
SEATPOST
COLOUR
RRSP
Hydro formed 6061 alloy
Zini bikes are manufactured from hydro-formed heat treated 6061 alloy. This makes the frame durable and lightweight.
Paint and decals
Our frames are finished with premium paint and decals under the clearcoat. This is more UV resistant and more scuff & scratch resistant than alternative options.
Internal routing
This Zini bike features internal cable routing and full length cable housings. This, more than just cleaning up the cockpit, also means less maintenance, and more protected cables and hoses.
Not sure which bike size is best suited to your child? Check out our size guide!