Hornit HERO 16 snapper red
The Hornit HERO 16” kids’ bike is superlight, tough and beautifully designed. It’s tailored for growing riders aged 3 to 6 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 40 to 51cm and height between 100 and 115cm.
Weighing in at just 5.55kg, the HERO 16 is among the lightest 16” bikes on the market. Built with a strong, yet light aluminium frame with a ‘leaned-in’ geometry, this bike is easier to pedal uphill than bikes with a more upright geometry, ensuring a more enjoyable riding experience.
Using scaled-down components helps kids ride safely and comfortably, making this is the perfect 16” bike for growing confidence.
Hornit HERO - Not all bikes are created equal.

Seriously lightweight
A lighter bike is easier to learn on and means your child will be happy to ride further than on a heavier bike. At 5.55kg, the HERO 16 is among the very lightest 16” bikes on the market.

Perfectly proportioned frame
A comfortable riding position is key both on the flats and the uphills. This translates into a geometry that is optimised to allow a leaned-in position and a narrow Q-factor to cater to children’s narrower hips. The lower handlebar position offers more stability, balance, and control, making it quicker and easier to learn.

Child-friendly brakes, bars and grips
Short-reach, adjustable brake levers make it easier for children with small hands, and narrow, child-friendly handlebars with contoured grips improve handling and control.

Maximising efficiency
Given so many children learn on balance bikes, they are ready for a comfortable, sportier riding position. The riding position, crank lengths, and gearing on HERO bikes are all designed for maximum efficiency, so children love them as much as Hornit loves designing them.

Hebie Looper Chainguard
The patented and completely closed chainguard not only prevents inquisitive fingers from getting trapped or pinched, but also offers excellent protection against dirt. It combines a sturdy construction and streamlined design, enhancing the appearance of the bike compared to ordinary chainguards.

Lifetime warranty
Hornit stands by the top quality of their bikes. This is why they offer a free lifetime warranty on the frame and forks to the original owner for as long as they own the bike, giving you ultimate peace of mind over safety, durability and all round value.
- Frame: Aluminium T6 6061 series / Profiled tubes
- Fork: Aluminium T6 6061 series / Straight & tapered leg / 1 1/8" steerer
- Headset: Semi-integrated threadless 1" alloy A-head / Sealed bearings
- Freewheel: Single-speed / 15T
- Chain: KMC S1
- Chainset: Alloy 25T chainring / Alloy 100mm crank arms / Narrow Q-factor
- Chainguard: Hebie Chainlooper / Patented, slick & compact, safety-compliant
- Pedals: Nylon body junior platform / Double-sealed bearings
- Bottom Bracket: 3-piece crank system / Square taper / Sealed cartridge bearings
- Rims: Double-wall alloy / CNC sides / 16H (16 spokes)
- Front Hub: A233H hollow alloy / Sealed bearings / 5mm Allen hex bolt internal fixing
- Rear Hub: A230R hollow alloy / Sealed bearings / 5mm Allen hex bolt internal fixing
- Spokes: Steel 14G
- Tyres: Kenda Small Block Eight / 16" x 1.50" / Reflective sidewalls
- Front Brake: SGB-308G2 / Alloy linear pull V-type
- Rear Brake: SGB-308G2 / Alloy linear pull V-type
- Brake Levers: SGB-308G2 / Junior-specific with reach adjust
- Handlebar: Alloy / 460mm wide / Lo-rise / 25.4mm bar bore
- Grips: Ergonomic 'mushroom' design / 95mm length
- Stem: Alloy 4-bolt A-head / 28.6mm steerer / 50mm extension / 25.4mm bar bore
- Saddle: Hornit synthetic leather / 200mm length / 120mm width
- Seatpost: Integrated / 25.4mm diameter / 160mm length