If you visit this site regularly and you have groms in your life who love to ride, you’ve probably read our articles on Prevelo. We’re big fans of the work they do. Heck, Jordan’s given them the 2022 Editors’ Choice and they made the list for the 2024 Sea Otter Best of Show. They make high-quality bikes and bits for kids and are committed to great customer service as a brand. This year, the Prevelo founders have introduced a sister bike brand to round out the family bike ride with Eaglebear Bikes.
We teased about Eaglebear Bikes a bit back in April of this year at the Sea Otter Classic. But recently, I had the opportunity to drive down to their facility in Southern California to ride the bike and take a tour.
While there I got a tour of the establishment and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes at the HQ. Plus, some bonus activities included riding to a favorite, local lunchtime spot to enjoy some delicious burritos. Win, win!
Who Are Eaglebear Bikes?
Eaglebear Bikes is a “direct-to-consumer” bike brand. It was created as a compliment to the wildly successful Prevelo brand. Sister company Eaglebear Bikes targets the parents of the kiddos that shred the lil’ gnar on their Prevelo bikes.
Founded in 2024 by Jacob Rheuban, Jim Huth, and Owen Dickson, Eaglebear Bikes is run out of the same facility as the Prevelo brand. That’s important because Prevelo has a stellar reputation with its customers for impeccable customer service.
Being part of the same facility means that Eaglebear Bikes is part of an integrated effort with Prevelo. Using the same team to manage Eaglebear Bikes’ fulfillment, quick and thorough order customization and top-notch customer service can just about guarantee the same success that Prevelo has enjoyed.
The Eaglebear Black
Retail: $1300
Black is the first model for Eaglebear Bikes. There were a lot of ideas around how the bike was designed and spec’d. Black was designed while thinking of people who want to try cycling with the family but don’t want to spend a ton of money.
Or maybe, the cyclist whose very expensive bike is a bit overkill for the family bike ride. Or maybe someone who wants more comfort than their mountain/road bike can offer for a simple ride to get burritos.
The folks at Eaglebear spec’d the bike at the right junction of price/value. Black is a versatile, reasonably priced, well-spec’d bike to get out and ride, on just about any type of terrain.
Black comes in the “multi-use” configuration (tested), with 700x 45c wheels/tires. Or, you can get the “trail” version that comes equipped with more MTB-focused 27.5x 2.2 wheels/tires.
There is internal routing ready for a dropper post, if that’s your jam. But, also there are a boat-load of accessories that are available to get all of your bike needs covered in one place.
Accessories include colored lock-on grips, bottle cages, Mac Ride Child bike seat, front pizza rack, riser bars (tested), KS Rage dropper post, Eaglebear branded water bottle, kickstand, optional wheelset (with tires), The “Bell of Justice”, and for the “after the ride BBQ” – an Eaglebear Spatula and Tongs.
Eaglebear Black Specs
- Deore 12-speed drivetrain
- Full sealed cartridge bearings – Hubs, Headset, and Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Hydraulic Brakes
- Full Carbon Fork
- Tubeless-ready – Rims are pre-taped. Just add valves/sealant (optional add-on)
- Mounts for everything – Racks, fenders, bags, etc…
- Center Kickstand mount – If you’re putting kids on a carrier, Eaglebear recommends a double-leg stand.
- Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Eaglebear Black Geometry
What Do I Think of the Eaglebear Black
I’ve been testing an XL version of the Eaglebear Black with 29″ wheels and the optional riser bar. Eaglebear publishes a claimed weight of 24.4 lbs (size medium), and my XL weighs in at a smidge over 26 lbs.
I think the bike is an awesome all-around bicycle. It has mounts for everything you need to attach. For instance, there are mounts for a top tube bag, three water bottle cages, fenders, front, and rear racks, as well as fork mounts.
The fork is a full carbon fork and takes a bit of the edge out of the small chatter bumps. The bike has very comfortable geometry that offers a nice upright riding position and would be great on any terrain. The stock saddle is very comfortable. I didn’t fully love the feel of the grips, but that is easy and cheap to fix.
The Shimano Deore drivetrain is perfect for this type of bike. It is easy to adjust, and reliable, making perfect shifts all of the time. The 10-51 rear cassette provides a great amount of range. The non-branded crank gets the job done and should last a long time.
The Shimano flat-mount hydraulic brakes are a nice touch on a bike at this price point. They look fantastic and stop with authority.
In Conclusion
Overall, the bike “rides light”, rolls well, and pedals effortlessly. The geo feels nimble and predictable. It’s the perfect steed to go out with the family on a bike ride. The Eaglebear Black is a handsome bike for anyone who wants a simple “no-fuss” easy-to-use steed for everyday endeavors.
And for $1300, the Eaglebear Black isn’t priced out of reach. If you are in the market for a bicycle like this, I would highly recommend it.
All direct-purchased bikes are tuned/customized before they ship, adding options that can be installed before the bike ships, like dropper posts, racks, and upgraded bars.
For more info, to reach out for questions, or to grab an Eaglebear Black for yourself, hit the link below.
