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A beautifully crafted, hard as nails disc brake frame set
The Seeker X16 is light and responsive thanks to the 6061-grade aluminium we spec all our bikes with. While the sliding dropouts give little rippers adaptable handling as they progress.
Spec'd with 140mm hydraulic disc brakes, weighing just 65g, progressive young riders get stopping power they can trust when the trail gets technical.
A, no rust, no fuss carbon drive train
It’s easy to clean, requires almost no maintenance and is good for 20’000km.
Paired with a top-tier cassette hub and sealed cartridge bearings, it delivers peak all weather, all terrain performance.
Geometry to get kids moving
We’ve gone for a relaxed, stable geometry for the Seeker. We want kids to be upright-ish for comfort but still able to engage their core and glutes (the muscles that keep you pedalling for longer.)
The front end of the bike (wheel base) is stretched out, making it stable and less likely to flick out unexpectedly if the front wheel hits a curb or tree root.
Finally, the stack and reach (the angles of the triangle bit of the frame) are not too high and not too stretched, making descending fun not frightening.
Progress comes when those 3 areas of geometry work in harmony.
MTB wheels that go hard
There’s no risk of buckles or wheel dings with double wall rims and a spoke count designed for the rigours of trail riding, without losing any performance on tightly packed gravel and tarmac.
The 4 Bearing Hub is pleasingly buzzy, just like the big kids.
Tyres that keep them on track
Whether you’re navigating mud, berms, ruts or roots, our 2.25" knobbly tyres deliver traction, control and protection.
Bigger tyre volume means more air and therefore more cushioning, so that riding won’t just be safer and more adventurous, it’ll be more enjoyable too.
Touchpoints that elevate control
We’ve collaborated with the brilliant Ritchey Logic to deliver a perfect fit ergonomic saddle, combined with ultra light weight seat post and quick release clamp. The double butted aluminium bars are strong, light and small enough for mini rippers to keep control.
Light, powerful hydraulic disk brakes
The brake levers features a lightweight, and most importantly, adjustable action to accommodate little hands,
We also made the decision to replace the brake fluid with mineral oil. It’s less corrosive and a bit kinder on the environment.
Specs and Geometry
Specification
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 44.5CM |
| FRAME | HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED SLIDING DROP OUTS |
| FORK | HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS, DISC ONLY |
| STEERER | TUBE AL6061 |
| CRANKS | CNC'D AL6061, 105MM |
| PEDALS | RESIN PLATFORM, STUDDED, CARTRIDGE BEARING |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | EXTERNAL CUP, SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING |
| RIMS | 16 x 20H, DOUBLE WALLED AL6061 |
| REAR�HUB | FOUR-BEARING CASSETTE FREE HUB, CNC'D AL6061 |
| FRONT HUB | CNC'D AL6061,�CARTRIDGE BEARING |
| AXLES | AL6061 |
| BELT | GATES POWERGRIP 840-8M |
| FRONT SPROCKET | CNC'D AL6061, 46T, AL6061 AXLE |
| WEIGHT | 6.25KGS WITHOUT PEDALS |
| REAR SPROCKET | CNC'D AL7075, 22T |
| BRAKES | PROMAX DSK-926, 140MM ROTORS |
| LEVERS | PROMAX JR LEVERS |
| FRONT TYRE | VEE CROWN GEM 16x2.25", 27TPI WB |
| REAR TYRE | VEE CROWN GEM 16x2.25", 27TPI WB |
| HEADSET | 1 1/8" CARTRIDGE BEARING, CONVENTIONAL |
| STEM | RITCHEY OS FORGED AL6061, 35MM REACH |
| BARS | 480MM RITCHEY OS DOUBLE BUTTED AL6061, 18MM RISE |
| GRIPS | ER SOFT TOUCH MUSHROOM 100MM |
| SEAT POST | AL6061, 25.4MM x 195MM |
| SADDLE | BLACK FAUX NUBUCK LEATHER |
| SEAT CLAMP | ER QR, 28.6MM |
| SPEC NOTICE | Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Early Rider reserves the right to change prices and bike specifications without prior notice |
Geometry
| A | Wheelbase | 710mm |
| B | Head Angle | 69.5° |
| C | Seat Tube Length | 229mm |
| D | Chainstay Length | 282mm |
| E | Seat Tube Angle | 71° |
| F | Standover Height | 435mm |
| G | Top Tube Length | 392mm |
| H | Head Tube Length | 90mm |
| I | Stack | 326mm |
| J | Reach | 280mm |
| K | Fork Length | 255mm |
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I’m a 47 year old man and I’m jealous of my son’s bike! Upgraded him from a 14” bike to the Seeker X16 and he absolutely loves it. Fantastic looking bike, great spec and the build quality is first class. Really wish you did bikes for adults. Communication post purchase was great and the delivery was very fast
Will definitely be sticking with Early Riders for my son’s biking needs as he grows.
Thank you
My daughters' love of riding started at age 2 when I bought her a secondhand Bigfoot 12, she was ready for pedals by her 3rd birthday so she moved up to a secondhand seeker 14. Once she started to outgrown the 14" and it was time to move up there was no doubt her next bike would be another Early Rider. Our first brand new bike. The seeker X16. She requested a "purple dinosaur bike" for Christmas so our X16 has been customised with some HOPE, SDG, ODI and HUP components and frame protected with a Dino indiprint wrap. This is her favourite thing in the world. Her bike is her happy place. It inspires confidence and at age 4 she is riding MTB trails every weekend, although her bike comes literally everywhere with us.
My son Leo Woodward
is 3 years and 5 months
He's well above his age group in ability so I jumped straight to the 16inch,the bike is above my expectations and he loves it
Bought that bike for my son on june 23 and then this happened :DDD
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mJNUxZ-R3Zw
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I bought it for my son in June 23 and then this happened... :)))
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mJNUxZ-R3Zw
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pJsMSH4_4Sw
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7n_o-pN8Uwk
Great solid bike, with cool looks. Nice low weight for this type of bike and tires. Love the belt drive. Good adjustability on the disc brake levers.
Recently purchased the Seeker X16 for my other halfs 4 year old daughter who'd outgrown her balance bike and was saying she wants to ride bikes with me when she's bigger. Decided the seeker X16 was the ideal bike to get her on with it being built perfectly for young children but sturdy enough to ride trails and get wheels off the ground. Not cheap but it is well built and thought out especially having belt drive to reduce the weight a little.
Lottie is loving being out on it and has already been off a small wooden kicker ramp I built, I'm sure it won't be long before we're hitting some blue trails
We started the ride a year ago on the Seeker 14 and now continue on the x16. Amazing bike, great workmanship and fitment. I had to do a little upgrade because my son wanted a grass green bike.
This was a great buy! Only had it for about two days on the dirt but can already see my little one getting so much confidence. He stepped upp from a 12 inch "mtb". On this new bike he has better body posture, speed and control.
My boy is 3.5yo and measures 107cm. He is quickly getting to like this bike and learning to ride on some mini pumptracks. The bike is light and well geared between speed and some climbing. I love the belt drive!
The best thing about this bike is the brakes. This was my first priority on a new bike and they deliver! The small hands can easily lock the rear wheel for some fun and control is good with nice modulation. I'm happy I could adjust the levers close to the steering for him to reach and I've moved them in a bit for 2 finger breaking which works great. Never will I have to worry brakes are not enough!
There was only one small thing to complain about and that was the rotation/tension of the front brake's cable. It was pushing in the headset and would have worn out the paint in no time. I rotated the caliper one lap to get the cable out of the frame but it's now "pointing" the other way. Thought of releasing the knut in the level to get the rotation just right but did not want to risk spilling oil or getting air in now that the bike is brand new. Small thing to even mention and probably different in every unit. Just bothered me a little.
All in all extremely satisfied with this bike and hope it's gonna be the key to get my kid hooked on the sport.
I very rarely write product reviews. This bike has exceeded every expectation I had. I’m out there riding trails with my five year old, and he has the BIGGEST smile on his face the whole time. A premium price for sure, but this is a premium product worth every penny if you have a kiddo that loves riding bikes as much as you do!
Bike performs flawlessly built with craftsmanship allowing all your energy and focus to stay with your baby! My child has never had training wheels and is absolute riper thanks to your bicycle line gets all the glory ! long live the queen cheers absolute pleasure dealing with your company !
Well built bike. Really glad spent £50 more for the disc brakes. Really responsive compared to the V brakes.
This review is the result of weeks of withheld emotions:
I bought the Seeker 16" because it's probably the best you can get for little shredders and it fits my enduro perfectly.
Son's first bike was the 14" bike, nice toy, kid loved it and learned to ride his bike 1 week before his 3rd birthday, good kid bike (It unfortunately had problems with cracking drive, German supplier "bike components" provided perfect service).
This 16" bike (bought new online in August 2022 because it was no longer available in Germany) has again problems with freewheel and a defective front brake.
In case you read over it: a NOT working front brake on your child's bike that you bought new because your child deserves only the best and safest.
I don't know if it was my karma or my son's, but in two weeks we'll be racing down the trails in France, preferably with a flawless brake.
So far there has been no support from early rider, after this report that might change.
Yesterday I removed the front brake and replaced it with a lighter, stronger, mature and FUNCTIONING brake with a 180 disc.
@engineers & sales: the 140 front brake is not up to the heat generated when riding at child speed: not enough surface area, not enough material, too much force for the child's fingers. Is an MTB?
The brake pads already started to glaze, the braking force decreases.
My enthusiasm and conviction about this product is slowly changing from "a pro-level kids bike for serious use" to "a nice looking hipster bike with huge margins and short-lived cheap noname bike parts".
I still like the kids bike, especially with the men's brake.
Please get back to me and stop selling junk brakes.
There is a safety risk, take care of it, parents !
Ride safe
Hi, please can you email us info@earlyrider.com - I don't have your contact details.
My 4yr old went through a slew of testing bikes on the trail. None of them have the geometry considerations of younger riders.... except for Early Rider. Thanks to the lightweight frame and hydraulic disc brakes, my little boy is able to navigate the trails easier than all the other bikes on the market. Can't say enough good things about the product!
- Mount für den Reflektor Rear passt nicht. An Sattelstütze zu klein, an Rahmenstrebe zu groß
Gleiches gilt für den Reflektor Front, passt einfach nicht.
- Speichenreflektoren viel zu groß für die Laufradgröße, passen nicht rein respektive wackeln.
- Transportsicherung gebrochen (zum Glück war eine Sicherung drauf)
- Leitung der Vorderradbremse geknickt! MUSS getauscht werden.
- Unwucht an beiden Laufrädern!
Aufgrund der Mängel habe ich das Fahrrad erst mal in die Werkstatt zur Reparatur gebracht. Weitere Meldung bzgl. der Rechnung folgt. Das geht so nicht! Echt Schade!
Fair play this bike is amazing I fell in love with it when I seen it out off the box my son is over the moon and it’s pushed his riding confidence on so much today we did a 13.3 mile ride and he enjoyed every part off that ride the bike is well put together with nice parts and he said it’s comfy to ride he is a well happy 4 year old and would recommend this bike to any 1 who is thinking off getting 1 for there kids
Nothing To tell! Real amazing bike for children. It’s perfect as well for baby’s haven’t 3 years old and 98cm
