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Kids' bike 16-inch Trek Precaliber 16 pink frosting

Kids' bike 16-inch Trek Precaliber 16 pale pink for 0.99 to 1.17 m, two hand brakes, 8.35 kg

£274.66 Incl. Tax

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Trek Precaliber 16 Pink Frosting: bigger wheels to go further

The Trek Precaliber 16 in Pink Frosting, a soft icing pink, moves up to 16-inch wheels fitted with 2.25-inch Bontrager XR1 tyres. Your child rides further and more easily than on a 12-inch, brakes with two levers on the handlebar and keeps the stabilisers for as long as needed. It weighs 8.35 kg according to Trek, for a height of 99 to 117 cm.

Technical specifications

Frame	Kids' aluminium alloy, 16 inch
Fork	Steel, kids' fork
Drivetrain	1-speed freewheel: 26-tooth steel chainring with chain guard, 18-tooth sprocket, 89 mm alloy cranks
Brakes	Two linear-pull rim brakes (V-brake), levers on the handlebar
Wheels / tyres	16-inch alloy rims, 28 spokes / Bontrager XR1 16 x 2.25-inch
Cockpit	500 mm steel handlebar, 80 mm rise, 50 mm Bontrager stem
Saddle / seatpost	Padded kids' saddle with integrated seatpost and handle
Equipment	Tool-free stabilisers, kids' satellite pedals
Weight	8.35 kg, one size (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ 16-inch wheels	✓ For 99 to 117 cm
✓ Two hand brakes	✓ Freewheel, 1 speed
✓ Tool-free stabilisers	✓ 8.35 kg

Who is it for?

For the 4 or 5 year old who already follows their parents on foot and now wants to follow them by bike, on cycle lanes or in big parks. It also suits a child who has grown quickly and feels cramped on their 12-inch.

The LVR workshop view

An alloy frame built for the age of first hand brakes. The Precaliber 16 is based on a kids' aluminium alloy frame and a steel fork. Its real distinguishing feature lies elsewhere: it drops the coaster brake of the 12-inch for two linear-pull brakes, operated by levers on the handlebar just like an adult bike. Your child thus learns the movement they will keep for their whole cycling life.

	Precaliber 12	Precaliber 16	Precaliber 20 Freewheel
Stage	First pedal bike	The independence bike	First big-kid bike
Frame / fork	Alpha Silver alloy / steel	Alloy / steel	Alpha Silver alloy / steel
Reference bike	6.80 kg, 86 to 102 cm	8.35 kg, 99 to 117 cm	9.45 kg, 114 to 132 cm
What it means	Coaster brake only	Hand brakes, freewheel	Bigger wheels, kickstand

In other words: 8.35 kg, a single freewheel gear, two hand brakes and stabilisers that fit without tools. Trek designs it for 4 and 5 year olds.

16-inch wheels roll over small steps, roots and pavement joints more easily than a 12-inch. With 28 spokes and alloy rims, they stay strong against the kerb hops children love.

The 89 mm chainset and 26-tooth chainring give an easy gear: your child sets off without straining and rides at a pace parents can follow at a brisk walk. For a first family outing, the path along the Canal du Midi offers flat, car-free terrain.

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 16 sits between the 12-inch (6.80 kg) and the 20 Freewheel (9.45 kg): 8.35 kg for 99 to 117 cm. This icing pink is technically identical to the three other colours.

LVR sizing advice

Trek recommends the Precaliber 16 from 99 to 117 cm, for 4 and 5 year olds. When seated, your child should be able to put their feet on the ground and reach the brake levers without stretching their arms. Drop into our Béziers shop with them: a test ride settles the question in a few minutes.

Size	16 inch
Child's height (cm)	99 to 117
Age given by Trek	4 and 5 years
Cranks (mm)	89

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Can we go out on a ride?	Yes, on flat ground; plan for breaks, as a single gear is quickly tiring on hills.
Are the wheels strong?	Yes, alloy rims with 28 spokes, made to take small knocks.
Is a helmet needed?	Yes, on every ride, adjusted to their head size.
Is this pink light?	Yes, a soft, pale icing pink.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A Precaliber 16 that builds momentum, with its bigger wheels and hand brakes. Its pale icing pink stays soft and cheerful.

Pros
+ Faster-rolling 16-inch wheels
+ Wide 2.25-inch tyres
+ Soft pastel pink

Cons
- Single speed on hills
- No kickstand

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop checks the wheels, brakes and bolts, sets the saddle for your child and raises it over the months.

Reference TRK-5349446

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