Early Rider Seeker X16 Kids Mountain Bike (MY24/25)

Go faster, handle harder, enjoy more.

Our remarkable Seeker X16 is about how best to support the ever increasing capability of our young riders. The tweaked geometry delivers stability on the downs and the most efficient position for driving the pedals on the ups. An all aluminium frame set of course, brand new Ritchey bars that provide more cockpit space, and the awesome, bump-soaking 2.25" Vee Crown Gems running on our market leading, 4 cartridge bearing cassette hub.

The upgrade delivered by the Seeker X16 is the Promax hydraulic discs. Super smooth, light actuation with awesome braking power. Removing the concern of break pads on wet muddy rims, means your kid can shred the trails with absolute confidence no matter the conditions. Some will consider this bike to be overkill, but we think it's about greater control at greater intensity.

PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY AND CHEAP, PICK TWO.

Producing a bike that performs to inspire but at a justifiable cost is a balancing act when it may be enjoyed by your child for only a couple of years. We work tirelessly to garner value with every penny we invest and where possible we only invest in value that can be retained. Our finish is brushed aluminium because it carries the scratches and dings beautifully. It's gender neutral too, so it can be passed on to both boys and girls. We exceptionally rarely have new model years, preferring to refine instead so that when a bike is passed on it's still current. We invest in weight saving components that others don't (hollow axles, external cup bottom brackets, CNC'd aluminium hubs, butted tubes, cold forged cranks) as it allows us to use high performance and incredibly durable components that others won't (cartridge bearings in all moving parts, our forged sliding drop outs, a 4-bearing cassette hub, an all aluminium drive train) and this is how we end up with bikes that are not only market leading by weight and by function, but also promise the durability that mean they can benefit the second or third owner as much as they did the first.

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: Hand brushed AL6061, forged sliding drop outs
Fork: Hand brushed AL6061, forged drop outs, disc only
Brakes: Promax DSK-926, 140mm rotors
Tyres: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 27TPI WB
Weight: 6.25kg without pedals

Specifications

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: 6.25kg without pedals
Rear sprocket: CNC'd AL7075, 22T
Brakes: Promax DSK-926, 140mm rotors
Levers: Promax jr levers
Front tyre: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 27TPI WB
Rear tyre: Vee Crown Gem 16 x 2.25", 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
Seat clamp: ER QR, 28.6mm

Geometry

Wheelbase: 710mm
Head Angle: 69.5°
Seat Tube Length: 229mm
Chainstay Length: 282mm
Seat Tube Angle: 71°
Standover Height: 435mm
Top Tube Length: 392mm
Head Tube Length: 90mm
Stack: 326mm
Reach: 280mm
Fork Length: 255mm

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