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Teenagers are a species unto themselves, and finding a bike that fits and they’re prepared to ride can be a challenge!

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This article is kindly sponsored by Hornit Bikes. It also contains affiliate links which mean when you buy through links on this page we may earn an affiliate commission So you’ve just bought your child’s first pedal bike! It’s such an exciting milestone, and you’re probably hoping they’ll leap on it and start pedalling off…

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Hornit HERO 16
If you want your child to be seen on the very latest kids bike, which is sure to get everyone asking questions, then take a look at the brand new range of kids bikes from Hornit.
Not only is the HERO 16 one of the lightest kids bikes in this wheel size, tipping the scales at just 5.7kg, it also has a belt drive rather than the more traditional bike chain.
This is designed to reduce the amount of bike maintenance needed (no more rusty chains to deal with), and also helps stop dirty fingers and clothing.
We’ve reviewed the Hornit AIRO balance bike and the smaller HERO 14 and was impressed with the bike. The HERO 16 is just a bigger version of it’s smaller sibling. [sc name="hornit-deal-pedal-bikes"][/sc]