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Kids' bike 12-inch Trek Precaliber 12 fjord blue
Kids' bike 12-inch Trek Precaliber 12 light blue for 0.86 to 1.02 m, coaster brake, 6.80 kg
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Trek Precaliber 12 Fjord Blue: learning to pedal one step at a time
At 6.80 kg according to Trek, the Trek Precaliber 12 in Fjord Blue is one of the simplest first pedal bikes to get to grips with: one gear, a coaster brake and stabilisers to remove when your child is ready. It is designed for children from 86 to 102 cm. Fjord Blue is a fresh, light blue that brings to mind the water of a mountain lake.
Technical specifications
| Frame | Alpha Silver aluminium, 12-inch kids' size |
| Fork | 12-inch steel, 1-inch straight steerer |
| Drivetrain | Single speed, 24-tooth steel chainring under a chain guard, 70 mm alloy cranks |
| Brakes | Coaster brake (threaded rear hub, 16 teeth) |
| Wheels / tyres | Alloy rims, 20 spokes, Schrader valve, steel front hub / Bontrager XR1 12 x 2.25 tyres |
| Cockpit | Steel kids' handlebar, 500 mm wide, 80 mm rise; 50 mm Bontrager alloy stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Padded, integrated seatpost, hidden handle |
| Equipment | Stabilisers that are easy to fit and remove |
| Weight | 6.80 kg, one size (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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Who is it for?
For a 3 or 4 year old who has already mastered a balance bike or is discovering cycling for the first time, and for parents who want to progress step by step. It will also appeal to grandparents looking for a useful present that will last for years.
The LVR workshop view
An Alpha Silver frame for the very first pedal strokes. Trek makes this Precaliber 12 from Alpha Silver aluminium, an alloy from its Alpha family that is also found on adult mountain bikes. It is paired with a steel fork, alloy rims and a coaster brake rear hub: few parts, few adjustments, and a bike that forgives early clumsiness.
| Precaliber 12 | Precaliber 16 | Precaliber 20 7-speed | |
| Stage | Discovering pedalling | First hand brakes | First gears |
| Frame / fork | Alpha Silver alloy / steel | Alloy / steel | Alpha Silver alloy / 35 mm fork |
| Reference bike | 6.80 kg, 86 to 102 cm | 8.35 kg, 99 to 117 cm | 10.90 kg, 114 to 132 cm |
| What it means | Brakes by pedalling backwards | Learns to use brake levers | Learns to change gear |
In other words: 6.80 kg, a single gear, braking controlled by pedalling backwards and stabilisers that go on or come off in an instant. Your child only has one thing to learn at a time.
A coaster brake has a teaching advantage: your child only has one movement to remember, pedal forwards to go, backwards to stop. They learn balance and steering first; hand brakes will come with the 16-inch bike, once their hands are strong enough to squeeze a lever.
Stabilisers are useful for the first rides, but do not leave them on too long: they stop the bike from leaning and delay balance. A good method is to raise them a little, then take them off and hold your child by the saddle handle on a flat stretch of the Béziers greenway.
Which Precaliber should you choose?
| Model | Wheels | Child's height | Gears / brakes | Weight |
| Precaliber 12 | 12 in | 86 to 102 cm | 1 speed, coaster brake | 6.80 kg |
| Precaliber 16 | 16 in | 99 to 117 cm | 1 speed, 2 V-brakes | 8.35 kg |
| Precaliber 20 Freewheel | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 1 speed, 2 V-brakes | 9.45 kg |
| Precaliber 20 7-speed | 20 in | 114 to 132 cm | 7 speeds, 2 V-brakes, 35 mm fork | 10.90 kg |
Our take: the Precaliber 12 in Fjord Blue weighs 6.80 kg, which is 1.55 kg less than the Precaliber 16. For a 3-year-old, that light weight matters: they can pick their bike up on their own after a fall and push it without help.
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LVR sizing advice Trek's range runs from 86 to 102 cm, for 3 and 4 year olds. A child who can touch the ground with both feet while seated gains confidence much faster. The simplest way is still to come and try it with them at our Béziers shop.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
Your questions
| At what age should they start? | Trek designs it for 3 and 4 year olds, from 86 to 102 cm; height matters more than age. |
| Can the handle be removed? | It is built into the saddle and does not get in your child's way; there is no need to remove it. |
| Are tools needed for the stabilisers? | No, they go on and come off without any difficulty. |
| Is the blue dark? | No, it is a light, bright blue with a fresh tone. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A Precaliber 12 designed for progressing step by step: coaster brake, stabilisers, then the saddle handle. Its fresh, light Fjord Blue suits every child.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set the saddle height with your child, remove the stabilisers when they are ready and check the bike whenever you drop in.
TRK-5349431
Data sheet
- Application
- Kids Cycling / Beginner
- Year
- 2027
- Material
- Aluminum
- Gender
- Man - Unisex
- Promotion
- Moins de 10%
- Nouveauté
- Oui
Specific References
- ean13
- 0197216408413
- upc
- 197216408413
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