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 Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Zero Stack Headtube. 16" Kid's Geometry
Suspension Fork
Rocky Mountain Alloy 16"
Drivetrain
Cassette
16T
Crank
Rocky Mountain Jr Alloy 28T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Chain
KMC Z410
Pedals
Composite Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Alloy Nutted
Rear Hub
Rocky Mountan Alloy Coaster Brake
Rims
Rocky Mountain Alloy 16"
Spokes
Steel
Tires
F: VeeTire Crown GEM 16x2.25 / R: VeeTire Crown GEM 16x2.25
Brakes
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 25.4
Handlebar
Rocky Montain 25.4
Grips
Rocky Mountain Slide On Kids
Headset
FSA No. 10P
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain Pivotal Kids
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Pivotal 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Edge 16 is a Rockymountain Edge model. Rocky Mountain released 41 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Edge 16 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 349$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Edge 24 2019, is the most expensive and costs 479$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Youth bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 349$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Edge 16 price is 25.54% more expensive than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Edge 16 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
The wheels on Edge 16 are the 16″ aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Edge 16 comes with 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.