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Early Rider Belter 16" Trail Belt Drive 16W 2017 Kids Bike

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This is our new Trail version of the classic Belter 16. Loaded with Ritchey parts and some exclusive 16" Maxxis Maxx Daddy tyres - now your kid can shred the muddy stuff in style. At a little over 5.5kgs the Belter sets the standard. It's worth bearing in mind that every kilo on a 3 year olds' bike is the equivalent of 4 or 5 on an adult bike. At 5kgs lighter than most 16" bikes, that's a big difference to a child.


It's not just the weight however, everything is designed low rolling resistance. The high thread count high psi tyres, the cartridge bearing hubs and even bespoke full bearing aluminium pedals all play a part. But it is the belt drive that steals the show, a belt will never stretch like a chain, it'll never be gunked up by dirt and grease and it will be as good the day your kid has finished with it as the day they first rode it and dad doesn't have to worry about maintaining it.


  • Hand brushed and lacquered aluminium frame
  • Ritchey Stem, Flat bars and seat clamp 
  • Suggested age 3.5 - 6 yrs
  • Winner: Eurobike Award 2012
  • Winner: Red Dot Product Design Award 2013
  • Weight : 5.65kgs


Frame 6061 Aluminium Narrow Gauge Tubing, New Two Piece Forged Aluminium dropouts
Forks 6061 Aluminium Blade, Crown & Steerer
Headset 1 1/8” A-Headset
Handlebars 31.8mm Ritchey Flat Bar,Phthlete Free Black Rubber
Stem Ritchey Earlry Rider Stem
Shifters 1 Speed
Chainset Aluminium 4-Arm Spider, Sprocket & Guard, 800mm, 8mm Pitch Composite Belt Drive
Chain 8mm Pitch Composite Belt Drive
Front_Brake Tektro Mini-V
Rear_Brake Tektro Mini-V
Rims Anodised Aluminium, Black 20 Hole
Front_Hub Anodised Aluminium, Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Rear_Hub Anodised Aluminium, Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Spokes Stainless Steel, Black Silver Nipples
Tyres Maxxis Maxxdaddy 16"x1.75" (Early Rider Exclusive) Front
Maxxis Maxxdaddy 16"x1.75" (Early Rider Exclusive) Rear
Seatpost 22.2mm x 210mm Aluminium
Weight 5.65 Kgs

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