The Jett 16 from Specialized has a great little addition that makes it different from most other kids bikes of this size.
How all the various components on a bike such as saddle, pedals and handlebar are configured can make a real difference to the comfort of the ride. For example, a child with very long legs and a short body is going to benefit from a different set up to a child with very short legs and a long body.
The bike has been designed with two positions for the pedals, meaning you can extend the length of the crank as your child’s legs grow. This means you should get plenty of use out of this bike if you buy it when your child is towards the lower end of the size range.
We’ve reviewed the Specialized Jett 20 – a slightly larger geared version of this bike – and were very impressed with it’s performance in more urban settings, although it’s able to handle gentle off road riding too.