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Precaliber 16
A 16″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with coaster brakes.
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$389| Weight | 8.0 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 16″ Aluminum |
| Brakes | Coaster |
Mar 2026 · Carrie Wren
Discover the Trek Precaliber 12, a stable and durable bike for kids. Learn why it may not compete with others in its class.
Aluminum frame
Low bottom bracket
Low minimum seat height under 17 inches
Confidence building geometry
Low step-through frame
Threaded bottom bracket
Narrow Q-factor
Quality seat post quick release
Adjustable handlebar
Sealed/cartridge bottom bracket
Rattle-free chain guard
Schrader-compatible rim
Comfortable padded saddle
Grips with protective bumper end
Clear written instructions
Easy assembly
Customer service with real person
Frame warranty
Partial component warranty
Easily converts to balance bike
14-inch wheels instead of 12-inch
Crank arm length 71mm (suboptimal)
Gain ratio not in optimal 3.5-4.0 range
Missing coaster brake or removable option
No short reach brake levers
No V-brakes
No easy pull levers
No alloy brake levers
No brake duplicity
No tool-free adjustable reach levers
Narrow usable fit range (2.0 inches)
No video instructions
No pre-tuned brakes
Kickstand included (penalized)
No tool-free training wheel compatibility
No color coded levers/cables
No rear placed kickstand
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, 16" kids' frame size Tire Clearance: 2.25" Colors: Mulsanne Blue; Volt; Pink Frosting |
|---|---|
| Fork | Steel, 16", threadless 1" steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Square taper, 68mm, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | Adjustable ball bearing |
| Stem | Bontrager Approved alloy, 25.4mm clamp, 15 degree rise, 50mm |
| Handlebar | Kids' steel, 25.4mm clamp, 80mm rise, 500mm width |
| Saddle | Kids' padded, integrated seatpost, with handle |
| Pedals | Kids' Satellite, 9/16 thread |
| Grips | Kids' grip, 107mm width |
| Crank | Alloy, 26T steel ring, chainguard, 89mm length |
|---|---|
| Cassette | 18T freewheel |
| Chain | HV410, 1/2x1/8 |
| Brakes | Coaster Type: Coaster |
| Brake Levers | Kids', alloy |
| Rims | Alloy 16", 28-hole, schrader valve |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Steel, 100mm bolt-on |
| Rear Hub | Coaster brake, 18T, 120mm bolt-on |
| Tires | Bontrager XR1, wire bead, 27 tpi. 16x2.25" |
First added July 5
Last updated June 27
Not listed for 358 days