Early Rider Belter 16 inch Wheel Trail

Early Rider's 16” Belter is a a fantastic entry level pedal bike for children. Early Rider really take their low maintenance brief to heart with this design. Early Rider specifically opt for belt drive because belts will last for thousands of miles and don't need lubrication, they are essentially zero maintenance. No lube also means that less dirt sticks to your drivetrain, protecting your child's trouser-legs from grease and dirt. Belts don't stretch and will never need replacing if you bought this bike from new. Even after years of use being passed down the family or sold on, the belts will very rarely need replacing. This means parents and kids alike don't have to worry about frequently maintaining their bike, meaning more time can be spent on the bike getting to grips with the fun of cycling.

The 16” Belter was made with an emphasis on being lightweight, coming it at just 5.65kgs, which is lighter than almost the entirety of its 16” competition. This is especially relevant when you consider that 1kg to a child is like 4 or 5kgs to an adult, so this weight difference is really noticeable. However it's not just the stylish and light aluminium frame that helps with acceleration, the whole bike is designed for low rolling-resistance. The high thread count high psi tyres, the sealed cartridge bearing hubs and even bespoke full bearing aluminium pedals all help to make the 16” Belter a very user friendly bike that's easy to get going. These features also contribute to enhancing the longevity of the bike. The Trail 16” Belter comes equipped with exclusive Maxxis Maxx Daddy tyres, so your child can have their first proper off-road fun on a pedal bike and as Early rider say, shred some mud. An excellent first pedal bike, capable of fun on multiple surfaces, you can't go far wrong with one of Early Riders Trail 16” Belters.

Winner: Eurobike Award 2012

Winner: Red Dot Product Design Award 2013