Cleary Meerkat Review: Durable as a Tank, But Rides Like a Luxury Land Cruiser

Rugged, comfortable, and just plain fun, the Cleary Meerkat is the ultimate ride for adventurous kids ready to tackle the world around them.
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This Cleary Meerkat review will show you 6 things you need to know before you click that buy button.
:05 Intro to Cleary Meerkat
:22 6 Things You Need to Know About the Cleary Meerkat
:27 1) Incredibly durable
2:07 2) Excels on paved or dirt trails
3:20 3) Hydraulic disc brakes
3:51 4) Trigger shifters
4:14 5) Heavier than its competitors
4:48 6) Easy to upgrade over time
5:06 Tires
5:15 Suspension
5:33 Gearing
5:44 Bottom line on Cleary Meerkat 24”
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The Meerkat is incredibly durable
The Cleary Meerkat 24 is hands down the most durable and rugged 24 inch bike on the market. With its steel frame and internally geared hub, the Meerkat is built like a tank, but rides and performs like a luxury Land Cruiser.
5-Speed Internally Geared Hub
To meet their goal of creating a durable and rugged kids bike, Cleary Bikes chose to forgo a derailleur in place of a 5-speed internally geared hub. Internally geared hubs allow all the intricate gearing mechanisms to be safely tucked away within the sealed rear hub. As a result, they need very little maintenance and rarely, if ever, need to be repaired or replaced.
The Meerkat Excels on Paved or Dirt Trails
With components suitable for a wide range of riding, the Meerkat 24 is best for riders who regularly ride on both paved and dirt trails. While the Meerkat provides a smooth and steady ride for anyone, its trigger shifters and hydraulic disc brakes make it better suited for average to more aggressive riders.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
For ultimate stopping power, the Meerkat 24 comes equipped with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are great for aggressive riders as they quickly provide a lot of stopping power with very little effort.
Trigger Shifters
The Meerkat features a Sturmey Archer trigger shifter activated by two levers. The levers were easy to pull and push without any complaints from our testers. Trigger shifters are preferred by aggressive riders because they shift more quickly than grip shifters. This comes in particularly handy when tackling hills or tricky terrain.
The Meerkat is heavier than its competitors
The Meerkat we tested weighed in at 28 lb. As a comparison, the similarly-sized aluminum Pello Reyes comes in at 22 lb. A large portion of the additional 6 pounds of the Meerkat is due to its steel frame.
Although the Meerkat certainly weighs more, the weight difference wasn’t too noticeable as the Meerkat feels very balanced and planted while in use.
Easy to Upgrade Over Time
A strong reason to consider the Cleary Meerkat is if you want a bike that you can easily upgrade with time. Coming standard with tubeless-ready rims as well as a suspension corrected frame, the Meerkat can easily be converted into a top-notch mountain bike.
The Bottom Line
The only 24 inch bike on the market to offer a steel frame, hydraulic disc brake, and internally-geared hub trifecta, the Cleary Meerkat is as unique as it is awesome. For your little ripper who is chomping at the bit to take on every jump he comes across, whether on dirt or in the driveway, the Meerkat offers endless hours of fun with unmatched durability.
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