Early Rider Hellion 16" Kids Mountain Bike (MY24/25)

Well, hello there.

Say hello to a bike that is extreme in every way. The best performance, capability and configurability in a 16" yet, it is a bike created for early riders to push the limits of what's possible, and then do it again.

It's built around the most impressive robust and lightweight frame set. Triple butted tubing and a CNC'd chain stay yoke, means there are no weak points. Precise wheel and disc alignment every time thanks to 12mm thru axles front and rear. Complete with internal cable routing to make sure everything is out of the way.

For those beginning to hit gaps, protection against casing with double walled tubeless ready rims on CNC'd hubs and straight pull spokes. Helped by a long, low and slack geometry for confidence inspiring stability and short stay, quick handling for when it gets technical.

Assured, efficient power transfer through a narrow q factor crankset with a direct mount narrow wide chainring and finished off with custom Rticthey controls and hydraulic disc brakes with some of the lightest actuation we've tested.

This is the best start to hitting the bike parks, but if you do want more, our four bearing cassette hub, 12 x 142mm drop outs, mech hanger and additional routing, mean gears are an easy option - and with our CNC'd yoke, so are 2.6" tyres for those really riding the rough.

Assembly instructions

Your bike will arrive carefully packaged and boxed with both wheels attached. The handlebar will be ziptied to the top tube, simply remove the bars and all packaging and attach to the stem. Then simply add the pedals. You will be emailed an unboxing video with full instructions. Please retain your manual.

Key features

Frame: Triple butted AL6061 internal cabling, forged d/outs
Fork: Rigid disc AL6061, 12mm thru axle, forged d/outs
Brakes: Promax dsk926 hydraulic jr, 140mm rotors
Tyres: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 27TPI WB, skinwall
Weight: 6.8kg w/o pedals

Specifications

Frame: Triple butted AL6061 internal cabling, forged d/outs
Fork: Rigid disc AL6061, 12mm thru axle, forged d/outs
Steerer: Tube AL6061
Cranks: Samox 110mm direct mount, nqf
Pedals: ER resin platform, sealed cartridge bearing
Bottom bracket: Samox 24mm external cup, sealed cartridge bearing
Rims: 16 x 24H, double walled AL6061, tubeless compatible
Rear hub: Straight pull disc, 12 x 142 thru axle, 24H
Front hub: Straight pull disc, 12 x 100mm thru axle, 24H
Axles: 12mm AL7075 thru axles, F + R
Chain: KMC X10
Chainring: CNC'd steel 30T narrow wide
Weight: 6.8kg w/o pedals
Rear cassette: ER single speed kit
Brakes: Promax dsk926 hydraulic jr, 140mm rotors
Levers: Promax dsk926 jr
Front tyre: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 27TPI WB, skinwall
Rear tyre: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 27TPI WB, skinwall
Headset: 1 1/8” cartridge bearing, conventional
Stem: Ritchey OS forged AL6061, 35mm reach
Bars: 480mm Ritchey OS AL6061, 18mm rise
Grips: ER soft touch mushroom 100mm
Seat post: Ritchey 27.2mm x 185mm
Saddle: ER winged, railed
Seat clamp: ER bolt, 31.8mm

Geometry

Wheelbase: 720mm
Head Angle: 68°
Seat Tube Length: 210mm
Chainstay Length: 280mm
Seat Tube Angle: 71°
Standover Height: 420mm
Top Tube Length: 399mm
Head Tube Length: 90mm
Stack: 346mm
Reach: 280mm
Fork Length: 266mm

View the user manual (PDF)

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