Early Rider Limited Seeker 16 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
489$
Weight | 5.95 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Belt Drive -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum
Suspension Fork
6061 aluminum
Drivetrain
Cassette
ER 22t AL7075 CNC sprocket
Crank
ER 105mm forged; 46t front chainring
Bottom Bracket
ER external sealed, 24mm ID
Chain
Gates 840-8M-12
Pedals
ER P1 resin, sealed bearing, 9/16 in. x 20TPI
Wheels
Front Hub
ER CNC 16, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm
Rear Hub
ER Belter 16; 4 bearing, 118mm, cassette type body
Rims
20h aluminum anodized double-wall
Tires
Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25 in. WB 27TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837AL 102mm arms Rim Brake
Brake Levers
Tektro JL-352-RS RH/LH
Cockpit
Stem
ER/Ritchey OS, 35mm reach, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
ER/Ritchey OS, 480mm, 18mm rise
Headset
ER 1 1/8 in. conventional; sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Inc in seatpost assembly
Seatpost
ER aluminum, 25.4 x 195mm
About this model
Seeker 16 belongs to the Earlyriderlimited Seeker model. 5 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 489$. In conclusion, this bike price is 25.97% lower than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
Mountain bikes weigh an average of 11.4 kg (25.13 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.
much lighter than average, Seeker 16 has a weight of 5.95 kg (13.12 lbs). In short, the average Mountain bike weight is 91.6% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
Seeker 16 has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Seeker 16 are the 16″ aluminum type. The 16″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children 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. Early Rider Limited Seeker 16 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.