The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
Electra Sprocket 16" Kids' Bike
$250.00
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Outfitted with removable training wheels, the Electra Sprocket 16 in. kids' bike provides the fun and single-speed ease they need for sunny bike rides in the park or around the neighborhood.
Key Details
Wheel Size
16 inches
Number of Gears
1 gear(s)
- Patented Electra Flat Foot Technology® provides better comfort and control by allowing kids to plant their feet on the ground without leaving the saddle when stopping
- Lightweight aluminum frame makes it easy to transport
- Playful geometric design and vibrant colors decorate the frame and saddle
- Single-speed with front alloy linear-pull brake and rear coaster brake—just pedal in reverse to brake
- 16 in. tires with Kevlar® Guard casing offers protection against flats
- Equipped with removable training wheels that require no tools
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
View the Electra Sprocket Product LineView all Electra Kids' Bikes- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | High-tensile steel |
| Crankset | Steel 3-piece; dual-position 140mm arms; steel 32Tchainring |
| Bottom Bracket | 68 mm/126 mm threaded |
| Rear Cogs | 19T |
| Number of Gears | 1 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Coaster |
| Brake Levers | Front: alloy linear-pull |
| Rims | Anodized alloy with machined sidewalls |
| Front Hub | Steel 28h |
| Rear Hub | Coaster 28h |
| Wheel Size | 16 inches |
| Tires | 16 x 2.15 |
| Tire Width | 2.15 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Electra 16 Sprocket |
| Stem | Forged alloy 25.4mm quill, 40mm extension |
| Seat Post | Steel 22.2 mm x 200 mm |
| Saddle | Electra kids' Selle Royal 16 |
| Pedals | Resin 9/16 w/reflectors |
| Headset | 1" steel threaded |
| Chain | KMC Z410NP |
| Weight | 20 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
Electra Bikes (148218, 148216)
| 16 IN | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 3'0'' - 3'10'' |
| Reach | 22.9 |
| Stack | 36.1 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 22.3 |
| Standover Height | 48.8 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 |
| Wheelbase | 72.2 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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Location:Raleigh, NC
6 years ago
Easy learning bike!
Yes , I recommend this product
My son, who is almost 4 (41 inches tall), loves his new bike. We tried cheaper bikes, but he had a lot of trouble peddling. He started riding around with ease on this one right away. Only con is that it’s a bit heavy.
5 years ago
We liked this bike.
Yes , I recommend this product
My son was 3 when we bought this bike. He liked it. At 5 he starter to ride it without training wheels.
1 year ago
5 years ago