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Belter 16
Belter 16
Belter 16
Belter 16

Belter 16

$549.00

SIZE OF LEG
173/4in
AGE
4-6years
WEIGHT
13lb
Description

Belter 16, the world’s bestselling belt drive bicycle. Perfect for adventures on tarmac, gravel, grass, or dirt. All the fun, none of the fuss.

Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
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Adventure made easier.

Meet the Belter 16

The Belter 16 is a 5.9kg, durable kids’ bike designed for tarmac, gravel, grass, and dirt. Its progressive geometry supports young riders, prioritising manoeuvrability, stability and pedalling efficiency.

Crafted from 6061-grade aluminium and featuring a low-maintenance, grease-free Gates Carbon Belt drive, it ensures smooth, rust-free rides. With lightweight aluminium wheels, durable weather proof bearings, and child-specific Tektro brakes, the Belter 16 offers control, comfort, and lasting performance.

Closer look

The full story

Geometry to get kids moving

Geometry is at the heart of safety, fun, and progress. Even exploring the local neighbourhood demands a progressive, capable geometry if we want our kids to safely develop proper riding skills.

Just like all of our Belter series, the 16 features short stays so that kids have the manoeuvrability to navigate tight spaces. A relaxed head angle keeps them in control when they bump those curbs and a handlebar high enough for comfort, but low enough to optimise pedal efficiency - so crucial for riding up hills.

A 5.9kg aluminium frame, beautifully crafted to last

We use 6061-grade aluminium in our bikes. It's a fantastic material. Strong yet light, weatherproof and super robust.

It’s also a responsive material transferring more power from the pedals to the wheels. In real terms, this means it’s easier to pedal further for longer.

The benefit is a bike that literally goes the distance.

A no rust, no fuss carbon drive train

The Gates Carbon Belt drive is just a brilliant piece of kit. It replaces the traditional steel chain and cassette with a robust, stretch resistant and best of all completely grease-free drivetrain.

It’s easy to clean, requires almost no maintenance and is good for 20’000km.

Paired with a top-tier hyperglide freehub and aluminium sprockets, you get peak performance from a bike that’s always ready to ride.

Wheels that reset expectations

The Belter wheelset is built for sustained performance, helping little legs travel further and cope with more obstacles over and again.

We were the first bike company to bring cartridge bearings and cassette hubs to any kids bikes. And with the game changing impact our latest 4 bearing model has had on weight, friction and durability, we had no choice but to roll it out.

Coupled with super light weight aluminium rims and cartridge bearing throughout, you can look forward to more of the riding you love, and less of the maintenance you don’t.

Tyres that keep you on track

The Belter 14 runs 2”, fast rolling tyres as standard, so that learning is easier and safer.

Smooth running on the flats, more grippy in wet and more stable over bumps. Now you don’t have to worry if you get caught out by the weather or if you venture off the path.

And with more air there is more cushioning, so that riding won’t just be safer and more adventurous, it’ll be more enjoyable too.

Touchpoints that elevate control

Every one of The Belter’s touchpoints, be that the bars, saddle, pedals or grips has been anatomically designed to properly fit and function for super small riders.

Ritchey Logic have been at the forefront of component design for the past 50 years. We’ve collaborated with them for over a decade, producing some of the best age specific components to ever grace a kids’ bike.

Little levers, big stopping power

The Belter 16 features powerful, age specific Tektro V brakes with ultra short reach levers and light-pull actuation, making braking easy even for the smallest hands. Braking feedback is smooth and responsive, helping new riders learn what smooth stopping feels like, right from the start.

The all-aluminium lever construction ensures the brakes aren’t at risk should the bike be dropped to the ground.

Want to get with the program?

Early Rider Adventure Ambassadors

Adventure starts here. The Early Rider Adventure Ambassador crew is for young riders who live to explore, push their limits, and inspire others along the way. As an ambassador, they’ll get exclusive benefits, and a chance to represent Early Rider. Ready to ride?

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Specs and Geometry

Specification
STANDOVER HEIGHT45CM
FRAMEHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORKHAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERERTUBE AL6061
CRANKSCNC'D AL6061, 105MM
PEDALSRESIN PLATFORM, STUDDED, CARTRIDGE BEARING
BOTTOM BRACKETEXTERNAL CUP, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
RIMS16 x 20H, DOUBLE WALLED AL6061
REAR HUBFOUR-BEARING CASSETTE FREE HUB, CNC'D AL6061
FRONT HUBCNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING
AXLESAL6061
BELTGATES POWERGRIP 840-8M
FRONT SPROCKETCNC'D AL6061, 46T, AL6061 AXLE
WEIGHT5.6KGS WITHOUT PEDALS
REAR SPROCKETCNC'D AL7075, 22T
BRAKESTEKTRO 837AL, 102MM ARMS
LEVERSTEKTRO SHORT REACH JL352
FRONT TYREVEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
REAR TYREVEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
HEADSET1 1/8 CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP
STEMRITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
BARS440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
GRIPSER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM
SEAT POSTAL6061, 25.4MM x 195MM
SADDLEBLACK FAUX LEATHER
SEAT CLAMPER BOLT, 28.6MM
SPEC NOTICEEvery effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice

 

Geometry
AWheelbase710mm
BHead Angle69.5°
CSeat Tube Length229mm
DChainstay Length282mm
ESeat Tube Angle71°
FStandover Height435mm
GTop Tube Length392mm
HHead Tube Length90mm
IStack326mm
JReach280mm
KFork Length255mm
Belter 16

Belter 16

$549.00
Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
Description
Belter 16, the world’s bestselling belt drive bicycle. Perfect for adventures on tarmac, gravel, grass, or dirt. All the fun, none of the fuss.
SIZE OF LEG
173/4in
AGE
4-6years
WEIGHT
13lb
Seeker 16

Seeker 16

$599.00
Color
Color: Brushed Aluminium
Description
All terrains, all conditions. A lightweight 16" adventure bike with MTB DNA designed for rapid progression on or off the beaten track. Perfect for trail loving 4-6 year olds.
SIZE OF LEG
173/4in
AGE
4-6years
WEIGHT
13.10lb

Product Main Features

16'' Wheels
16'' Wheel
brown leather saddle
Black Faux leather saddle
Belt Drive
Belt drive

Product Specification

Vee Speedster Tyres
Vee Crown Gem Tyres
Tektro v-brake
Tektro v-brake
Schrader Valve
Presta Valve
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High quality bike

This bike is perfect. I offered it for the birthday of my 7 years granddaughter and she could easily drive it and operate the brakes. Although it’s somewhat expensive it’s worth the price. It’s a light bike also good for the mountain where she often spends her family vacation. I also could appreciate the very good service and help to get the bike right on time.

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Alles bestens

Einfacher Bestellvorgang

schneller Versand

Top Qualität des Fahrrades, macht auch optisch richtig was her.

Super Kinderfahrrad - sehr zu empfehlen

Optisch deutlich ansprechender als die W…. Räder, qualitativ sicher mindestens auf gleicher Stufe.

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Great Bike!

We are totally satisfied with the purchase. Coming from a balance bike, our son easily got used on the pedals after only two days. Lightweight and great quality! Shipping was also fast. Highly recommended, despite the high price.

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Great quality bike for early riders

With this bike my 4 year old granddaughter was able to learn to ride in just a few days. No she will enjoy for years.

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Bella!

Bici da bambina

Leggera,facile da usare,molto sicura

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