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Shyre Hopton 16" Wheel Kids Hybrid Bike
Free UK delivery
The first bike with pedals.
For children moving on from a balance bike, and for those starting from scratch. One gear, brakes they can reach, and a frame light enough to manage on their own, so there is as little as possible between them and riding.
Will it fit?
| Height | 100–120cm |
| Inside leg from | 44cm |
| Ages | 4–6 |
| Weight | 6.9kg ready to ride (6.7kg without pedals) |
At 6.9kg ready to ride, the Hopton 16in is light enough for a child to manage entirely on their own. They can lift it, wheel it about and get going again after a stop. Most 16in bikes on the high street weigh between 9 and 11kg, against a child of around 17kg, and that difference shows in how much they want to ride.
What you get
- Shyre Junior Fit. 127mm cranks, narrow bars and a junior saddle, so the pedal circle and the reach suit a child’s proportions rather than a scaled-down adult’s.
- 6061 aluminium alloy frame and forks. Light in the hand and built for years of everyday riding.
- Single speed. Simple to ride, so they can concentrate on steering, braking and where they are going.
- Alloy V-brakes, front and rear, with short-reach levers. Sized for small hands, so they can stop confidently.
- Quick-release seatpost clamp. Raise the saddle as they grow, no tools needed.
- Multi-terrain tyres. Happy on pavements, parks, towpaths and light trails.
If they cannot balance yet
Stabilisers come with every 16in Hopton. We supply them because some children get going more quickly with a bit of support, and that is a decision for you rather than us.
If you have the time, we would suggest another approach first: take the pedals off, lower the saddle until both feet are flat on the ground, and let them scoot. Balance is the part that takes longest to learn, and it comes more easily without pedals in the way. Once they have it, the pedals go back on and most children are riding within an afternoon.
How to measure their inside leg
Stand them against a wall with their shoes on. Hold a hardback book between their legs, spine upwards, and raise it until it sits comfortably. Measure from the top of the spine to the floor.
This is more reliable than age. Children of the same age can differ by 15 to 20cm in height, and as much again in leg length.
Buying from us
Lifetime frame and fork warranty, and it transfers with the bike
If a frame or fork fails we replace the bike, not just the part. Pass it on to a younger sibling or sell it when they outgrow it, and the cover goes with it.
90 days to change your mind
Take your time deciding whether it fits and whether they get on with it.
Shyre Trade Up — to 55% back
Send us a photograph when they outgrow it and we will agree a value towards their next bike before you commit to anything.
We will match the price
If you find a comparable bike from another brand for less, send us the link and we will match it. It needs to be the same wheel size, with an alloy frame and equivalent brakes and gearing, new and in stock at a UK retailer.
It arrives 90% built
A basic tool kit is in the box and there are assembly videos to follow. If you would rather someone talked you through it, book a video call and we will go through it with you. If you would rather not do it at all, there is little enough left that most local bike shops will finish it off for a small charge.
Named after Hopton Woods in south Shropshire, a family favourite for our weekend rides. Forestry England call it the home of mountain biking in Shropshire, and its downhill tracks have been a regional race venue for years.
| At a glance | |
| Wheel size | 16" |
| Rider age | 4–6 years (inside leg from 44cm, height 100–120cm) |
| Weight | 6.9 kg ready to ride (6.7 kg without pedals) |
| Colours | Blue / Pink / Purple / Green |
| Frame set | |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium alloy |
| Fork | 6061 aluminium alloy (rigid) |
| Shyre Junior Fit | |
| Cranks | 127mm alloy arms, sized to a child's leg length |
| Handlebars | Shyre alloy riser bar 460mm |
| Saddle | Shyre Junior |
| Grips | Shyre Junior rubber |
| Brake levers | Alloy, front and rear, children specific reach |
| Control hub | |
| Stem | Ahead 1 1/8 alloy 40mm |
| Seatpost | Shyre alloy 27.2mm, 250mm micro adjust |
| Seatpost clamp | Alloy quick release |
| Pedals | Shyre PVC platform |
| Braking system | |
| Front brake | Tektro V-brake |
| Rear brake | Tektro V-brake |
| Gearing | |
| Gears | Single speed |
| Freewheel | Single speed 16T |
| Chain | KMC S1 |
| Chainset | Alloy arms 127mm, 32T steel ring |
| Bottom bracket | Neco sealed bearing |
| Wheelset | |
| Rims | Shyre double wall alloy 24H |
| Tyres | Wanda 16 x 1.75" |
| Hubs | Shyre alloy bolt on 24H |
| Extras | |
| Stabilisers included with every 16in Hopton | |
| Geometry | |
| Top tube | 400 mm |
| Seat tube | 235 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm |
| Seat tube angle | 73° |
| Head tube angle | 70° |
| Chainstay | 303 mm |
| BB drop | 35 mm |
| Fork offset | 35 mm |
| Front centre | 460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 746 mm |
| Fork length | 240 mm |
Lightweight
Featherlight alloy frame — easy for little ones to handle, steer and carry.
Built to last
6061 aluminium frame & fork, ready for everyday adventures.
Made for small hands
Short-reach levers and kid-specific geometry.
Grows with them
Adjustable seat & bars — and trade up when they’re ready.
Specifications
Frame set
Shyre Junior Fit
Control hub
Braking system
Gearing
Wheelset
Extras
Geometry
Trade up as they grow
When they’ve outgrown this one, send it back for credit towards the next size up. Less waste, more riding — and a Shyre stays on the road for the next little rider.