Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids' Bike
Get kids ready to pedal with the Co-op Cycles REV 16 kids' bike. It has removable training wheels, a low stand-over height for easy handling, and fun stickers so young bikers can customize their ride.
Key Details
- Training wheels help new cyclists practice balance and ease into independent riding
- Sturdy and light aluminum frame can handle kids on the move
- Sticker pack includes tons of letters and fun designs so kids can customize their bike however they want
- Bicycle weight limit is 80 lbs. total, including rider + all gear carried on the bike and on the rider's body
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 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 | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6061 aluminum single-speed frame |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Steel |
| Crankset | 1-piece crank |
| Bottom Bracket | Steel loose ball |
| Brake Type | Coaster |
| Brakes | Rear coaster |
| Rims | Alloy |
| Front Hub | Joytech, 28h, nutted |
| Rear Hub | KT, 28h, nutted |
| Wheel Size | 16 inches |
| Tires | Kenda Kontact 16 x 1.75 in. |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Steel riser bar with padded crossbar |
| Stem | Steel BMX style |
| Seat Post | Steel |
| Saddle | Co-op cycles |
| Pedals | Wellgo composite platform |
| Headset | 1-1/8 threadless steel |
| Chain | CW steel, 28t |
| Weight | 16 lbs. 14.4 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
| 16 IN | |
|---|---|
| Reach | 270 |
| Stack | 295 |
| Effective Top Tube | 384 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 250 |
| Standover Height | 438 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 |
| Wheelbase | 738 |
| Chainstay | 304 |
| Fork Offset | 45 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters 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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I bought 3 of these, they’re that good!
Just bought my 3rd one today for my 4 year old, these are without a doubt the most sturdy and well thought out kids bikes I’ve ever seen, they literally shrank down a legit BMX, there’s no shortcuts or compromises. I shopped around and compared them to Cannondales, Specialized and some others and the CO•OP REV was the clear winner with a better price, geometry and design. My only complaint is the seat is a little big but not an issue. The seat on the 12-inch REV is perfect. We now have a red 16, an ice-white 16, and a blue 12. The quality of these bikes is impressive and I have no doubts they will last us as long as we have them.
Quality and Value, best 16 inch wheel bike
Bought this bike for my 4 year old who will be turning 5 next month. I’ll be comparing this to a Specialized Hotrock 16 that my 6 year old rides. Let me preface this by stating I purchased this bike during the Covid-19 bike craze so my bike was not properly assembled probably because they had everyone working in bikes, the fork was on backward and the hubs were not greased so the wheels did not spin freely (lots of resistance). Because of the backlog of bikes they were building and because this was a graduation present for my little guy I didn't bother leaving the bike with REI to fix. Luckily I have the tools and parts to fix these issues but I do worry about someone just buying a bike and not knowing much about bikes and getting a substandard build. Hopefully this review brings to light that the techs need more QA after the bike is built. When looking at assembly look for: fork direction - it should be in front..always pointing forward, tire direction (yes, they are rotation directional based on the tread pattern and they have an arrow on them), hub wobble and resistance: wheel should not wobble when installed or come to a quick stop when spun freely. After flipping the fork and adding some Park PPL-1 grease to the bearings and races the bike is incredible. My 4 year old was faster, more confident and more comfortable on the REV 16 rather than the Hotrock 16. The main reasons is the geometry on the Hotrock is nice and low for smaller inseams but this makes the crank length much shorter also measuring in at ~3.75 inches where the REV 16 crank arms are 5 inches allowing the 4 year old to put down way more power and go farther and faster without spinning his legs into oblivion. Needless to say the 6 year old refuses to ride the Hotrock now because it's a “slow” bike and he finds himself spinning his legs like crazy to keep up. The seat height with the seats all the way down on the seat tube (and the rear red reflector still attached) measure at 21.5 inches on the REV 16 and the Hotrock is just under 19 inches but the geometry of these bikes allows a smaller stand over height which is very nice for quick growing kids. I’ll be replacing the Hotrock with another CO-OP bike, I’m extremely impressed by the quality and value. I also purchased the CO-OP 6 speed 20 inch bike and that is incredibly impressive, it even has disc brakes. One star removed for the unfortunate poor assembly of the REV 16. TLDR: The REV 16 is an excellent value and has better geometry for quickly growing kids than the Hotrock 16. If you don’t assemble yourself make sure to look for assembly quality.
Affordable and durable ride for aspiring BMXers
The Rev series bikes are affordable and durable. They are on the heavier side, but not to the point of discouraging my 3-year-old from happily shredding up the pump track at our local park. I was fortunate to find this Pink Grapefruit Rev-16 used and so with the money I saved I have started making modifications to improve some of the areas where the bike is lacking. First of which was to add a handbrake to bring it up to feature parity with my 6-year-old's Rev-20. This bike only supports single-bolt-mount-style brakes so I picked up an Odyssey 1999 brake kit (pictured) for under $20. Now I'm shopping around for a compatible rear wheel with a freewheel hub so we can transition away from coaster brakes. All-in-all I'm pretty happy with this bike. It's one that I'll be able to hand down to a third rider when my daughter outgrows it.
REI House Brand doesn't disappoint.
I'm a bike enthusiast, so I appreciate quality bikes. My daughter's hands are too small to squeeze brake levers, so we went for the REV 16 (coaster brake). Really impressed. I found it was very well assembled; threadless headset was perfect, all the bolts were tight, zero adjustments needed. The bike is lightweight, hubs spins smooth and free, and my little girl is FLYING. Paint is a matte finish, so we'll see how it holds up over time. PS: She LOVES her stickers. There's enough stickers here for 3 bikes.
Could be Better
We had a specialized 12" bike for my son. We pulled the training wheels off before he was 4. When he outgrew it we got him this bike. The bike is fine for the cost. The biggest problem is that the bars are exceptionally narrow. The handle bars on the specialized 12" bike are wider than these. It makes steering a bit sketchy and he has had a couple of falls that he probably would not have had as a result. It got us through a year and we are looking at mountain bikes, but I would say the this 16" co-op bike is probably better suited for a kid who is still on training wheels and traveling at slow speeds. If a kid is off of training wheels and really riding a bike then I would look for something with a wider set of handle bars for stability.
Thank you REI
This bike is awesome and is a great fit for my four year old. I got it for her birthday and had to have it shipped to my house and was very worried about having to put it all together but to my surprise, REI assembled it and shipped it to me assembled in the box. She loves her new bike and I love REI.
Handlebar Adjustment
I'm writing this review to inform everyone that I found a solution to the handlebar issue. There is an aftermarket part available on Amazon etc. that allows the handlebar to be raised. I paid $24 on amazon and it fits perfectly, and is extremely simple to install. Delta Cycle Bike Bicycle Stem Raiser Extender Head Up Handlebar Raiser. ASIN: B000FGYKWS Item model number: TD3318B
Solid build, easy to assemble.
We received this bike during shelter in place to try to teach my son to ride on 2 wheels. We followed the REI video and within 3-4 hours of practice over 4 days, boom, he's riding confidently around the neighborhood. We really like how solidly built the bike is, feels like quality, and how easy it was to assemble with most of the hard work done by REI. All I had to do was connect the handlebars and pedals, etc. Easy! Found out later that the handlebars don't move up and down but should be fine for us for quite a while.
Solid bike at a reasonable price
I like the bike and so does my daughter. It’s well made and is priced appropriately for the quality. The color is great as well. I have no doubts it will work great for my daughter (5yo) who is currently riding it and will be passed down to her younger brother. My reason for 4 stars? Well two actually. 1. The bar geometry is a bit strange. Why are the bars so low in comparison to the seat height? Seat is easily adjustable, but bar height not so much. Might require a higher rise bar as she grows. 2. A hand brake would have been a nice feature. I’ll likely add one (but cantilever mounts would have been preferred). In the end a nice bike but a couple shortcomings that will likely need to be addressed. All in all, a much better choice to a department store/sporting goods store bike.
A well made child's bike
This bike was a gift for my 4 year old grandson. It appears to be solidly made and he has been enjoying it and getting a good amount of use out of it. His father had to set the seat to it's lowest height but he's able to use it without the training wheels. He's so proud of it that he wants to show off his riding skills to anyone who comes over! I know that the bike is something that will grow with him and then be able to pass on to his younger brother when the time comes.