Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji Alloy
Suspension Fork
Fuji Hi-ten steel
Drivetrain
Crank
Steel one-piece, 36T
Bottom Bracket
Steel for one-piece crank
Chain
KMC C-410
Pedals
Resin platform
Wheels
Rims
Alloy rims, coaster brake, stainless spokes
Tires
16" x 2.125"
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster w/ rear alloy linear pull
Brake Levers
Rear alloy w/ reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
1" Alloy quill
Handlebar
Steel, 140mm rise
Grips
Kids kraton
Headset
1" threaded
Seat
Saddle
Jr. padded
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Rookie 16 ST completes the Fuji Rookie model. There are 29 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Fuji Rookie bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Fuji Rookie 12 ST 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 269$. On the other hand, Fuji Rookie 20 2022, is the most expensive and costs 299$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Youth bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Youth bike that is reliable is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 289$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rookie 16 ST price is 3.96% more expensive than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Rookie 16 ST components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The wheels on Rookie 16 ST are the 16″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Fuji Rookie 16 ST is equipped with Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.