Commençal RAMONES 16 2018
2018 Youth
Estimate price |
279$
Weight | 7.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2018 RAMONES 16, Alloy 6061
Suspension Fork
2018 RAMONES 16, CrMo straight rigid fork
Drivetrain
Cassette
16T freewheel
Crank
Kids 114 mm steel, 28T chainring with double chainguard
Bottom Bracket
BSA 68 mm, ball retainer
Chain
C-410 1/2" x 1/8" black singlespeed
Wheels
Front Hub
20 holes, QR front, nutted rear
Rear Hub
20 holes, QR front, nutted rear
Rims
COMMENCAL 16" Alloy 6061-T6, 20 holes
Tires
VEETIRECO Crown Gem 16 x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Kids V-brakes alloy with kids specific Tektro levers and Jagwire cables
Cockpit
Stem
COMMENCAL Alloy 0°, 30 mm length, 25.4 mm diameter
Handlebar
COMMENCAL Alloy 6061, 500 mm width, 25.4 mm diameter, 1" rise
Grips
COMMENCAL kids, BMX flange, 100 mm
Headset
1 1/8" loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Kid saddle, black
Seatpost
Alloy black, 27.2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
RAMONES 16 is a Commencal Ramones model. Commençal released 67 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Commençal RAMONES 12 2018 has a starting price of 199$. Commençal RAMONES 24+ 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 429$.
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.
Youth bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 279$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RAMONES 16 price is 0.36% more expensive than the average cost of a 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). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Commençal RAMONES 16 it’s weighing 7.4 kg (16.31 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 58.65% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
RAMONES 16 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the RAMONES 16 model has 16″ aluminum wheels. 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. Commençal RAMONES 16 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.