Ridgeback MX16 - 2026

The MX16 — Big Adventures for Growing Riders

For young pedallers aged 3½ to 6 years old, the MX16 is a compact package of fun that builds real riding confidence from the very first pedal stroke!

A handy chain case keeps everything tucked neatly away — no messy chain, no fuss — while grippy tyres give young adventurers the freedom to explore paths and tracks with confidence. Easy to adjust for a perfect fit, the MX16 is designed to keep up as they grow in both height and confidence.

Designed for Young Riders:
Easy-Pedal Cranks — Our pedal cranks are ergonomically correct, proportional to the child's leg length. They also place the pedals closer to the bike's centre so that children can pedal as smoothly and naturally as possible.

Smaller Grips — Our handlebars and grips are narrower diameter so they fit small hands better, for confidence and control as well as better ability to reach the brakes safely.

Better Brakes — Brake levers are closer to the bars and adjustable for reach to suit smaller hands, and work perfectly with our smaller diameter grips.

Lowered Frames — Our frames are lower where it counts, making it easier to get on and off and increasing clearance for greater confidence.

Steering Limiter — To help prevent falls when learning to co-ordinate pedalling and cornering, the steering has a limit stop that helps avoid an over-steering situation.Supporting Accessory Range — For gifts, customisation or just getting co-ordinated!

Specifications

Age Range 3.5 to 6
Height Range 100cm to 115cm
Inside Leg Range 43cm to 53cm
Frame Butted 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium
Fork High Carbon Steel
Bars 19.0mm OD grip area, 480mm W, 40mm rise,
10 degrees sweep
Grips 19.0mm ID Velo grips, Kraton rubber
Stem 40mm extension, 10 deg rise, 25.4mm clamp
Saddle Madison w/ carry grip, soft PU foam padding, 216L x 140W
Seat Post 27.2 x 230mm aluminium tube / steel head
Headset Upper- ZS44/28.6 Lower ZS44/30
Tyres Nutrak Meteor, 16" x 1.75"
Rims Aluminium, machined sidewall with wear indicators,
20H F+R, Car-type valve
Front Hub Steel, M6 bolted axle
Rear Hub Steel, 15mm safety dome-nutted axle
Cassette Freewheel, 16T, 3/32"
Chain YBN, 3/32"
Cranks Forged aluminium, low Q-factor design, 89mm length
Chainring 30T, steel
Bottom Bracket Sealed, CrMo 110mm axle
Pedals Nylon resin compact pedals, ball-bearings
Brake Levers Tektro JL350, reach adjustable
Brakes Aluminium V-brake, adjustable linear spring