Trek Precaliber 16 Girl’s 2017
2017 Youth
Estimate price |
229$
Weight | 9.36 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
16" Dialed frame size, Alpha Silver Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Dialed 16", high-tensile steel
Drivetrain
Crank
Alloy, 26T w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
Clarks C410
Pedals
Dialed 9/16", platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel
Rear Hub
Coaster brake
Rims
16" 28-hole alloy
Tires
Bontrager Dialed 16x1.75"
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 4 bolt
Handlebar
Dialed 16" size
Grips
Dialed, Kraton
Headset
Adjustable ball bearing
Seat
Saddle
Dialed 16" size, padded
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Precaliber 16 Girl’s belongs to the Trek Precaliber model. There are 110 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Precaliber bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek Precaliber 12 Girl’s 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 209$. Trek Precaliber 24 21-Speed Girl’s 2017 on the other hand costs 379$, and is the most expensive model.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Youth bike that is reliable is 278$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Trek Precaliber 16 Girl’s price was 229$. In conclusion, this bike price is 21.4% lower than the price of the average Youth bike.
Average weight for Youth bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 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.
Weighing 9.36 kg (20.64 lbs), the Precaliber 16 Girl’s model is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 25.43% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Precaliber 16 Girl’s components
Fork material
The fork 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 Precaliber 16 Girl’s are the 16″ aluminum type. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Precaliber 16 Girl’s has Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.