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Ridgeback MX16" Kids Bike - 2026
- Lowered frame geometry for easy access
- Easy-Pedal crank design
- Narrow diameter grips and handlebars
The Ridgeback MX16" Kids Bike - 2026 is a lightweight, well-balanced children’s bike built to support steady pedalling, safe handling, and confident riding from the first use. It uses Easy-Pedal cranks that match a child’s leg length and sit closer to the centre for smoother pedalling. A lowered frame, smaller grips, and reach-adjustable brake levers all improve control and stability. A steering limiter reduces the risk of oversteering, helping children stay upright as they learn.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Easy-Pedal crank design matched to child leg length: The shorter crank arms and centred pedal position align with a child’s natural movement, reducing strain and uneven pedalling. This helps maintain a smooth cadence and better balance, leading to more consistent control and less fatigue during rides.
- Narrow diameter grips and handlebars sized for small hands: The reduced grip size allows a secure hold without overreaching, improving steering input and stability. This leads to more precise handling and better confidence when turning or correcting direction.
- Reach-adjustable brake levers positioned closer to the bars: The shorter reach allows children to apply braking force without stretching their fingers. This improves braking response and control, resulting in safer stopping and better speed management.
- Lowered frame geometry for easy access and clearance: The reduced standover height makes it easier to get on and off the bike and improves balance when stopping. This reduces hesitation and supports steady progress when starting and stopping.
- Steering limiter to control handlebar rotation: The built-in limit stop prevents the bars from turning too far during low-speed riding. This reduces the chance of sudden imbalance, helping children maintain control while learning to coordinate steering and pedalling.
The MX16 focuses on helping children ride with control and consistency as they build basic cycling skills. The balanced geometry, correctly sized contact points, and controlled steering all work together to reduce common learning issues such as unstable pedalling or oversteering. This creates a more stable riding experience, allowing steady progress without unnecessary difficulty. Adjustable components also ensure the bike continues to fit as the rider grows.
The Ridgeback MX16 is designed to make early riding more controlled and manageable, giving you a reliable option that supports skill development from the start. It is a practical choice for building confidence with every ride.
Size Guide: Height - 100cm to 115cm / Age 3.5 to 6 Years
| Frame | Butted 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium |
| Fork | High Carbon Steel |
| Bars | 19.0mm OD grip area, 480mm W, 40mm rise, 10 deg sweep |
| Grips | 19.0mm ID Velo grips, Kraton rubber |
| Stem | 40mm L, 10 deg rise, 25.4mm clamp |
| Saddle | Madison Jnr w/ carry grip, soft PU foam padding, 216L x 140W |
| Seat Post | 27.2 x 230mm aluminium tube / steel head |
| Tyres | Nutrak Meteor, 16" x 1.75" |
| Rims | Aluminium, machined sidewall with wear indicators, 20H F+R |
| Front Hub | Steel, M6 bolted axle |
| Rear Hub | Steel, 15mm safety dome-nutted axle |
| Shifters | |
| Rear Mech | |
| Cassette | Freewheel, 16T, 3/32" |
| Chain | YBN, 3/32" |
| Cranks | Forged aluminium, low Q-factor design for narrow pedal stance, 89mm length |
| Chainring | 30T, steel |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed, CrMo 110mm axle |
| Pedals | Nylon resin compact pedals, ball-bearings |
| Brake Levers | Tektro JL350, reach adjustable |
| Brakes | Aluminium V-brake, adjustable linear spring |
| Additional | Full protective chaincaseFront and rear reflectorsOrange (UK + EU) wheel reflectorsBell |
| Colour | Big Blue, Go Go Green, Lightning Lilac, Polly Pink, Racer Red, Yeehaw Yellow |
| Brand | Ridgeback |
| MPN(s) | RB1621000, RB1621100, RB1621200, RB1621300, RB1621400, RB1621500 |
Our Payment Options
Online we currently accept payment from the methods listed above including a wide range of finance options. In store we also accept payment in the form of cash and gift vouchers.
Finance Options
In order to get the kit you want, when you need it, we offer a highly flexible range of finance options to help you get the best products on your bike now rather than at the end of the season when you've saved up the cash to make the purchase. There are even interest free options which effectively spread the cost without costing you any extra.
D.T.(Automotives) Limited T/A Tweeks Cycles is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is the broker and not the lender. Our FCA registration number is 689896. D.T.(Automotives) Limited offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance, Klarna and Clearpay. Credit is provided subject to affordability, age and status. Minimum spend applies. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Klarna is unregulated credit. Clearpay is unregulated credit, use responsibly, T&Cs & late fees apply.
Our Finance Providers
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D.T.(Automotives)Limited trading as Tweeks Cycles offer interest free and interest-bearing credit on purchases £300 and over which is provided by V12 Retail Finance.
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We also offer Klarna, pay now, pay in 30 days or pay in 3 equal instalments.
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We also offer Clearpay pay in 4 instalments.
* Bike Delivery Info
A bike has to go though a Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI Check) prior to despatch, ensuring the bike is thoroughly checked and set up prior to you receiving. This also means an express delivery service is unavailable. We strive to despatch bikes within 3-5 working days. Please note this may change over school holidays and the festive season (November/December). For more information on the process please visit our pre-build page.
For international shipping please visit our delivery page.
For information about returning an item please visit our returns page.