Raleigh Lily 16 2018
2018 Youth
Estimate price |
219$
Weight | 9.53 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
16" Low Standover 6061 Aluminum
Suspension Fork
16" 6061 Aluminum Rigid,V-Mounts
Drivetrain
Cassette
16t Steel
Crank
102mm 3pc Alloy, 28t w/Double Guard
Bottom Bracket
2pc Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z410A
Pedals
Resin Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy 24h Cromo Axle Nutted
Rear Hub
Alloy 24h Cromo Axle Nutted
Rims
Alloy Anodized 24h
Spokes
14g
Tires
20 x 2.125"
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy V-Brake
Brake Levers
Alloy V-Brake
Cockpit
Stem
60mm x 7° Alloy Ahead
Handlebar
540mm Alloy 31.8, 25mm Rise
Grips
Soft PVC
Headset
1-1/8" Threadless
Seat
Saddle
Raleigh Jr. Mtn
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2 x 200mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Lily 16 belongs to the Raleigh Lily model. 11 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Raleigh Lily bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Raleigh Lily 16 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 219$. On the other hand, Raleigh Lily 24 2018, is the most expensive and costs 279$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 219$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Lily 16 price is 26.94% lower than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 9.53 kg (21.01 lbs), Raleigh bike is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 23.19% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Lily 16 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Lily 16 model has 16″ aluminum wheels. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Lily 16 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.