Zoulou is the own brand of the German Principia distributor in Aachen. If you had to describe the "Ibutho" in one word, then "honest" would be a fitting description. No frills, but solid features. If you put the grade in relation to the price, no specialised bicycle in the test offers a better price-performance ratio. A complete "Ultegra" is unbeatable in this price range, while the lightweight wheels of the little-known "Quasar" brand make a good impression at first glance. However, the ride test showed that the brake track on the front wheel is not exactly parallel, which leads to a slight brake stutter. The bike would be noticeably upgraded with better tyres, as the fitted rubber is noticeably rough. However, replacing the tyres is not a problem with the kit supplier.
Order/Info: Zoulou GmbH, phone 0241/568256-5, www.zoulou-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/ headset bearing*: 1,683/625/61 g
Frame sizes**: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle: 74°/74°
Seat/top/head tube: 554/567/183 mm
Wheelbase/ caster: 994/50 mm
Stack/reach***: 587/391 mm
EQUIPMENT
Fork: Zoulou
Steering bearing: Cane Creek, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Shimano Ultegra (50/ 34 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Quasar Qa 24 AL/Continental Ultra Race
Handlebar/stem: ControlTech/ControlTech
Saddle/post: Selle Italia Q-Bik/ControlTech (31.6 mm)
*weighted weights; **manufacturer's specification; test frame size greased; ***stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap
