Belter 16

Name: Belter 16
Brand: Early Rider
Price: 439.0 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (222 reviews)

£439.00

222 total reviews

SIZE OF LEG

45cm

AGE

4-6years

WEIGHT

5.9kg

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: Brushed Aluminium

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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.

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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 16 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.

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Specs and Geometry

Specification

STANDOVER HEIGHT	45CM
FRAME	HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
FORK	HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
STEERER	TUBE AL6061
CRANKS	CNC'D AL6061, 105MM
PEDALS	RESIN PLATFORM, STUDDED, CARTRIDGE BEARING
BOTTOM BRACKET	EXTERNAL CUP, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
RIMS	16 x 20H, DOUBLE WALLED AL6061
REAR HUB	FOUR-BEARING CASSETTE FREE HUB, CNC'D AL6061
FRONT HUB	CNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING
AXLES	AL6061
BELT	GATES POWERGRIP 840-8M
FRONT SPROCKET	CNC'D AL6061, 46T, AL6061 AXLE
WEIGHT	5.6KGS WITHOUT PEDALS
REAR SPROCKET	CNC'D AL7075, 22T
BRAKES	TEKTRO 837AL, 102MM ARMS
LEVERS	TEKTRO SHORT REACH JL352
FRONT TYRE	VEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
REAR TYRE	VEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
HEADSET	1 1/8 CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP
STEM	RITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
BARS	440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
GRIPS	ER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM
SEAT POST	AL6061, 25.4MM x 195MM
SADDLE	BLACK FAUX NUBUCK LEATHER
SEAT CLAMP	ER BOLT, 28.6MM
SPEC NOTICE	Every 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

A	Wheelbase	710mm
B	Head Angle	69.5°
C	Seat Tube Length	229mm
D	Chainstay Length	282mm
E	Seat Tube Angle	71°
F	Standover Height	435mm
G	Top Tube Length	392mm
H	Head Tube Length	90mm
I	Stack	326mm
J	Reach	280mm
K	Fork Length	255mm

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Belter 16

£439.00

222 total reviews

Color: Brushed Aluminium

Brushed Aluminium
Sage Green
Violet Haze

Product variants

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

45cm

AGE

4-6years

WEIGHT

5.9kg

Seeker 16

£449.00

98 total reviews

Color: Brushed Aluminium

Brushed Aluminium
Sage Green
Violet Haze

Product variants

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

45cm

AGE

4-6years

WEIGHT

5.95kg

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

Schrader Valve

Presta Valve

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Reviewed by Robert F., from United States

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Belter 16

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3-5

Rated 5 out of 5

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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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Reviewed by Johnny C.

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Belter 16

I recommend this product

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2-4

Rated 4 out of 5

Review posted

Bella!

Bici da bambina

Leggera,facile da usare,molto sicura

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5 Stars

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Reviewed by Chris E., from United States

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Belter 16

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4-6

Rated 5 out of 5

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Belter 16

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Reviewed by Aaron T.

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Belter 16

I recommend this product

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3-5

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Quality bike

Our son loves the Belter and we have been getting plenty of comments from other parents at the park. It is sturdy, well-built, and certainly a high-quality product.

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Reviewed by Thomas S.

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Belter 16

I don't recommend this product

Age of rider

3-5

Rated 1 out of 5

Review posted

Great bike. Poor service

The bike is great but we bought it as a birthday present for our kid and the delivery fast extremely slow. Eventhough we placed the order way ahead of time need didnt get it in time.

And the shipment was in 3 parts; bike, kickstand and some spare parts for another bike which was forgotten in the first shipment.

I am pretty sure our son would have been happier with the bike on his birthday instead of a picture of it.

And we of coursed payed for the shipment.

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Hi Thomas, I'm really sorry we let you down on this one. Having looked at the order I can see that one of the small parts was on pre-order and the whole lot was held until that came in. That was definitely our error for not over-riding the computer and sending the bike. I can only apologise, we should have done better. I really hope your son loves his new bike now he has it, and apologies for the stress and upset for not getting his birthday present there in good time.

Reviewed by Jonas D.

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4-6

Rated 3 out of 5

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Belt trouble

The belt won't move to the middle. Followed the instructions video. But nothing changes.

The second thing is that it's really difficult to find mudguards and a kickstand to fit early rider.

If you know where on the internet and in Europe let know.

Other than that the bike is fine and my daughter love's it

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Reviewed by Sara C., from Canada

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Age of Rider

4-6

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

A Real Bike, Not a Toy

We gave our daughter the Belter 16 for her 4th birthday. She's 6 now and still loving it. We are a bike commuting family, so we needed her first pedal bike to be something easy to ride to build her confidence. That's how we justified the cost of this bike. We also have a younger daughter to pass it on to when she outgrows it. She had been riding a balance bike since age 2. We took off the pedals at first to let her transition to the bigger frame and get used to the hand brakes. She probably would have fit a 14 better, but it's a big investment and we wanted some longevity! After a couple weeks on her tip toes riding like a balance bike, we put the pedals back on. At first, she needed help getting going, but was soon biking completely independently, and even managed a 3 km commute to preschool most days! It's a beautiful, well built bike that turns a lot of heads! We'll definitely buy the next size up when she outgrows this one and passes it down to her little sister.

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Reviewed by Krystian S.

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Belter 16 - Factory Second

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Rated 4 out of 5

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It took 1 day

My daughter use to drive on balance bike last year, this year we bought ER. We went to the straight and flat area, she sat on it and drove. As simple as that. She is still a bit to short, but she feels it already. One cons (for this size and also for 24 inches, which we bought for our older daughter) - there is literally NO bicycle stand available on local market. Such expensive bikes must lay on the ground.

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Hi Krystian, thank you for your review - the bike stand for the 14" and 16" bikes will be available to purchase in the next month!

Reviewed by Pawel B.

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Belter 16

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3-5

Rated 4 out of 5

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Belter 16 review

A piece of a bicycle mastercraft. However a riding position could be improved.

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Belter 16

﻿Adventure made easier.

Meet the Belter 16

Closer look

The full story

Want to get with the program?

Early Rider Adventure Ambassadors

Specs and Geometry

Product Main Features

Product Specification

Great quality bike for early riders

Bella!

5 Stars

Belter 16

Quality bike

Great bike. Poor service

Early Rider®

Belt trouble

A Real Bike, Not a Toy

It took 1 day

Early Rider®

Belter 16 review

Adventure made easier.