Early Rider Earlyrider Belter 16 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
479$
Weight | 5.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
Suspension Fork
HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS
Drivetrain
Crank
CNC'D AL6061, 105MM
Bottom Bracket
EXTERNAL CUP, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING
Pedals
RESIN PLATFORM, STUDDED, CARTRIDGE BEARING
Wheels
Front Hub
CNC'D AL6061, CARTRIDGE BEARING
Rear Hub
FOUR-BEARING CASSETTE FREE HUB, CNC'D AL6061
Rims
16 x 20H, DOUBLE WALLED AL6061
Tires
Front: VEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB, Rear: VEE SPEEDSTER 16x2.0 27TPI WB
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO 837AL, 102MM ARMS
Cockpit
Stem
RITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH
Handlebar
440MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE
Grips
ER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM
Headset
1 1/8” CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL CUP
Seat
Saddle
BROWN RIVETTED FAUX LEATHER
Seatpost
AL6061, 25.4MM x 195MM
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Belter 16 is an Earlyrider Belter model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Earlyrider Belter 14 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 459$. Earlyrider Belter 24 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 899$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, even though the average price of a Youth bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 479$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 72.3% higher.
Youth bikes average weight
Youth bikes have an average weight of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 5.6 kg (12.35 lbs), Earlyrider bike is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 109.64% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
Belter 16 has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Belter 16 model has 16″ aluminum wheels. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Earlyrider Belter 16 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.