The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
Electra Sprocket 16" Kids' Bike
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Sporting removable training wheels, the Electra Sprocket 16 in. kids' bike celebrates all that's great about being a kid. Its single-speed ease will have them riding until the streetlights come on.
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Wheel Size
16 inches
Number of Gears
1
- Patented Electra Flat Foot Technology® provides 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.
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- 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 32t chainring |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm/126mm threaded |
| Rear Cogs | 19t |
| Number of Gears | 1 |
| 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 in. |
| Tire Width | 2.15 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Electra 16 Sprocket |
| Stem | Forged alloy 25.4mm quill, 40mm extension |
| Seat Post | Steel 22.2mm x 200mm |
| Saddle | Electra kids' Selle Royal 16 |
| Pedals | Resin 9/16 with 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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Jason T
Alexandria VA
Smooth ride, great starter bike
5 years ago
I rarely post reviews, but I felt a little lost in trying to find the right bicycle for my 3.5 year old daughter. My wife and I enjoy riding but we aren't super enthusiasts. We didn't want to spend a lot, but we wanted our daughter to lover her first bike -- especially because her long legs made a tricycle very hard. She would get frustrated so easily. But we tried this one in the store, and it was like she was born to peddle! While this bike was a fair amount more than we had planned to spend on a starter bike, the ease with which she picked it up, and as a result the enjoyment she gets from riding it, definitely made the cost worth it. We tried her on other bikes, and nothing came close to the Electra. The chain is smooth, the handlebars are great, she LOVES having a brake handle and took to it instantly (despite what bike snobs say about brake handles and toddlers), and the tires are perfect for sidewalk riding. It's been three months, and we, and our daughter, couldn't be happier.
Yes , I recommend this product
DBMom
Virginia Beach
Wow
5 years ago
I'm spending time I don't have for other parents considering this bike. I watched a kid fearful of bikes. Hop on and ride it like a champ. Very Stable, smooth, and well built. Watching her ride, priceless.
Yes , I recommend this product
Stacey
Columbus, Ohio
Great for a tall toddler!
2 years ago
Lighter weight and easier to ride. My tall three year old daughter just got right on and started pedaling. Got a ton of compliments on the colors. We love the quality. She loves the ease of it. We almost didn't buy it because the reviews made it seem like it only had a hand brake but that is not true. It has both kinds so imo adds a level of safety and teaches them about a hand brake. Love the electra brand in general, this bike does not disappoint.
Yes , I recommend this product
JC Jax beach
5 y/o daughter loves it
5 years ago
We have owned the bike for only a month now. So far so good. My daughter is very happy when ridding it. We have not tried it without the training wheels yet.
Yes , I recommend this product
Elego
Columbia, SC
Adorable but small
5 years ago
This bike is ADORABLE. Unfortunately it's so tiny. I upgraded my daughter from her 14" to this without looking at the frame measurements. It was almost comical watching her try to maneuver on this itsy bitsy bike. Even after I raised the seat and handlebars as much as possible, the overall fit of this bike was still smaller than her 14". That being said, we really enjoyed the one ride she took on it and immediately ordered the exact same bike in the 20" size. Truthfully it was too big for her at first but fortunately she's grown into it fairly quickly! We're very happy with the 20" Electra. If the sizing of the 16" hadn't been so off we would have absolutely kept it. She's had the 20" for about 3 months now. We've ridden extensively through the paved neighborhood, she's taken it on gravel trails, winding forest trails, on bumpy Washington D.C. sidewalks, does 5 year old bike acrobatics, you name it. It's been a great bike for her so far! If the sizing on the 16" wasn't so funky I would have given it 5 stars.
Yes , I recommend this product
jax beach
Florida/Colorado
nice
3 years ago
Purchased for my 5 year old 3 years ago. She loves it. I haven’t had any problems/complaints about it. Seems as good as new after 3 years of use.
Yes , I recommend this product
EdnEric
First real bike for a 5 year old.
3 years ago
5 year old Seth figured out the basics in minutes, even on a steep driveway. This will be a great bike for him to move up to.
DearDad
1 year ago
Yes , I recommend this product