The Trek Precaliber 16 in vibrant Fjord Blue is a lightweight, confidence-inspiring starter bike designed to make learning to ride easy and enjoyable for young children. Built around a durable Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a low standover height, it allows kids to mount and dismount safely with ease. Tool-free training wheels can be installed or removed in seconds with the turn of a dial, effortlessly adapting as your child's balance and skills develop. Complete with an intuitive coaster brake alongside a short-reach rear hand lever, every detail—from the narrow grips to the padded saddle with a parent guidance handle—is tailored for child-specific safety, comfort, and control.
Key Features
Alpha Silver Aluminium Frame: Strong, lightweight, and rust-resistant frame engineered specifically for small riders.
Tool-Free Training Wheels: Easily attach or detach stabilizing wheels without tools as your child builds confidence.
Dual Braking System: Combines a pedal-back coaster brake with a short-reach hand lever to gently teach hand braking.
Kid-Specific Ergonomics: Scaled-down grips, short crank arms, and a tailored saddle build correct riding posture.
Integrated Parent Handle: Padded saddle includes a built-in rear handle for easy guidance during early practice sessions.
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Frame | Alpha Silver aluminium, 16" kids' frame size |
| Fork | Steel, 16", threadless 1" steerer |
| Crankset | ProWheel alloy, 26T steel chainring, 89 mm length |
| bb | Square taper, 68 mm, sealed cartridge |
| chain | HV410, 1/2x1/8" |
| brakes | Coaster brake with alloy rear linear-pull hand brake |
| Grips | Kids' grips, 107 mm width |
| Handlebar | Kids' steel, 25.4 mm clamp, 80 mm rise, 500 mm width |
| Seatpost | Steel, 22.2 mm, 230 mm length |
| saddle | Kids' padded saddle with integrated handle |
| headset | Adjustable ball bearing, threadless |
| Wheelset | Steel front hub, coaster brake rear hub with 16" 28-hole alloy rims |
| tyres | Bontrager XR1, wire bead, 27 tpi, 16x2.25" |
| Extras | Training wheels, chain guard |
| aprox weight in kg | 8.54 kg |
why this bike is for you
You are searching for a high-quality, lightweight first pedal bike for a child aged 4–5 (99 cm to 117 cm tall).
You want quick, tool-free training wheel removal so your young rider can transition to two wheels seamlessly.
You value a dual-brake system that offers immediate coaster stopping power while introducing hand-lever operation.
You want a sturdy, well-engineered bike built to handle everyday fun and be passed down to younger siblings.
why this bike may not be for you
Your child is taller than 117 cm and requires a larger 20-inch or 24-inch wheel model.
You are seeking a balance bike without pedals for an absolute beginner rider.
Your child is already riding confidently and requires multi-speed gears for longer distances.
For safety reasons bikes can not be shipped directly in a box and must be picked up fully assembled in-store.
