The Ridgeback Dimension 16 is a lightweight and high-quality children’s bike designed for young riders aged 4 to 6 who are ready to take their cycling further. Built with a premium aluminium frame and carefully chosen components, it offers smooth handling, easy control and reliable durability for everyday adventures.
A butted 6061 heat-treated aluminium frame and fork keep the bike exceptionally light, helping children balance, steer and ride with confidence. The simple single-speed drivetrain keeps things easy for young riders, allowing them to focus on building skills while enjoying the freedom of pedalling on their own.
The Dimension 16 features lightweight alloy wheels and fast-rolling tyres with a flat-resistant belt for dependable performance across parks, paths and neighbourhood rides. Reach-adjustable brake levers ensure small hands can brake comfortably, while a protective chain case helps keep clothing clean and fingers safe.
Designed with growing riders in mind, adjustable components allow the bike to adapt as your child grows. With thoughtful design, premium construction and child-specific geometry, the Ridgeback Dimension 16 provides a confident and enjoyable ride for every new adventure.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Lightweight Aluminium Frame and Fork: Premium aluminium construction keeps the bike light and easy for young riders to handle.
- Simple Single-Speed Drivetrain: Straightforward gearing allows children to focus on balance, steering and pedalling.
- Child-Specific Components: Reach-adjustable brake levers, junior saddle and small grips improve comfort and control.
Specification:
- Frame: Butted 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium
- Fork: 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium
- Number of Gears: 1
- Gear Shifters: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: N/A
- Chainset: Forged aluminium
- Crank Length: 89mm
- Chainring: 30T aluminium
- Rear Cassette: 16T freewheel
- Chain: YBN 3/32"
- Bottom Bracket: Thun Germany sealed bearings, CrMo 110mm axle
- Pedals: Nylon resin compact pedals with ball bearings
- Brakes: Aluminium V-brakes with adjustable linear spring
- Brake Levers: Tektro JL350 reach adjustable
- Rims: Aluminium with machined sidewalls and wear indicators, 20H front and rear
- Front Hub: Aluminium with M6 bolted axle
- Rear Hub: Aluminium with 15mm safety dome-nutted axle
- Front Tyre: Nutrak by Vee Speedster 16" x 2.0", flat-resistant belt, tan sidewall
- Rear Tyre: Nutrak by Vee Speedster 16" x 2.0", flat-resistant belt, tan sidewall
- Handlebars: 480mm width, 40mm rise, 10° sweep
- Handlebar Tape: N/A
- Grips: Velo Kraton rubber grips, 19mm
- Stem: 40mm length, 10° rise
- Saddle: Madison Junior saddle with carry grip, soft PU foam padding
- Seatpost: 27.2 x 230mm aluminium
- Additional Features: Full protective chain case, bell, front and rear reflectors, wheel reflectors
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.
Information for Ridgeback kids bike range:
Easy-pedal cranks [All models except Scoot and ScootXL]– Ridgeback's 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 – Ridgeback's 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.
Lowered frames – Ridgeback's frames are lower where it counts, making it easier to get on and off and increasing clearance for greater confidence.
Steering limiter [All models except Scoot and Dimension 27.5] – 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.
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.
Size Chart for Ridgeback Kids Bikes
| Wheel Size | Scoot | Scoot XL | 14" | 16" | 20" | 24" | 27.5" |
| Height | 86-103 cm | 95-110 cm | 90-102 cm | 100-115 cm | 112-130 cm | 128-146 cm | 144-162 cm |
| Inside Leg Range | 34cm to 45cm | 40cm to 50cm | 37cm to 44cm | 43cm to 53cm | 50.5cm to 61cm | 60cm to 70cm | 69cm to 77cm |
| Approx Age | 2-4 | 3-5 | 2.5-4 | 3.5-6 | 5.5-8.5 | 8-11.5 | 11+ |
Warranty Information for Ridgeback:
Ridgeback steel and aluminium frames and forks are all covered by a lifetime warranty, and this is transferrable to a second owner.
Ridgeback branded components are covered for two years.
For full warranty policy please visit https://www.ridgeback.co.uk/warranty