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You're planning to raise the next Tour de France winner, and you want to start training early! Learning to ride is a lot easier once you learn balance. Kickster is a balance bike that can help your kids skip the training wheels and go straight to a two-wheeler in no time.
The tech you get
Kickster has a lightweight aluminum frame with a super-easy stepthrough geometry that's perfectly designed for short legs. It's built with 12˝ wheels, a handle on the saddle so you can help your little one along, and a steering limiter so kids can't turn the front wheel all the way around or turn too quickly.
The final word
Kickster makes teaching little ones how to ride an absolute breeze. Unlike training wheels, this bike lets kids learn how to balance at a young age, so they'll be confident and comfortable on a big kid bike in no time.
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- Steering limiter prevents kids from turning too sharply
- Foot rest allows kids to try balancing as they get going
- Contact points are dialed to fit kids right from the start
- Trek quality = safety and fun
How to: choose a kids' bike
"Whether your little one is ready for their first bike ever or a bigger size, our guide will help you make the right choice."
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How to: teach your kid to ride a bike
"Teaching your child to ride a bike should be a special experience. With the right knowledge, the right tools, and the right approach, you can build a memory that you and your child will look back on forever. This is everything you need to help your little one make a smooth transition from training wheels to a two-wheeler."
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Alpha Aluminium frame
Trek’s high-performance Alpha Aluminium is shaped and tuned for unmatched ride quality.
Dialed for kids
Trek Dialed Fit components adjust along with growth spurts, so you can dial in the perfect fit for years to come.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, 12'' |
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| Fork | Kickster 12'', high-tensile steel |
| Tire | 12x1.75'' |
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| Saddle | Kids', integrated padded |
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| Handlebar | Kids' one-piece integrated |
| Grips | Kids' Kraton |
| Headset | Kids', steering limiter |
| Weight | 3.97 kg / 8.76 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 50 pounds (23 kg). |
Sizing & Tech
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
12" wheel
86.0 - 102.0 cm
2'9.9" - 3'4.2"
16" wheel
99.0 - 117.0 cm
3'3.0" - 3'10.1"
20" wheel
114.0 - 132.0 cm
3'8.9" - 4'4.0"
24" wheel
130.0 - 150.0 cm
4'3.2" - 4'11.1"
26" wheel
146.0 - 160.0 cm
4'9.5" - 5'3.0"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | Saddle rail height min | Saddle rail height max |
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| 12" kids' | 16.9 | 68.2° | 8.5 | 70.0° | 31.8 | 25.1 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 58.3 | 22.2 | 35.0 | 43.0 |