Kettler GRINDER SL PURE 16

The "GRINDER SL PURE 16" model from Kettler, released in 2023, is a high-quality children’s bike that impresses with its technical features and build quality. Priced at 439 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made of aluminium, resulting in a low total weight of just 5 kg. This makes it considerably easier for children to handle and ride. The maximum load capacity is 50 kg, ensuring sufficient stability and safety.

The braking system on the “GRINDER SL PURE 16” is fitted with Lee Chi MV-85 brakes at both the front and rear. The brake levers for the front and rear wheels are also from Lee Chi, ensuring reliable and consistent braking performance. The bike has a single gear, making it simple and straightforward for children to use.

The fork is a 16-inch Kettler fork, which, together with the Vee Rubber Speedtser tyres (50-305), ensures good suspension and riding comfort. The pedals are Fasten NW-85A and the bottom bracket is a TWIST-ML 1520911, which contributes to the durability and stability of the drivetrain. The crankset is from Lasco (ACK1125A) and the sprocket has 25 teeth, which, together with the KMC S-1 chain, ensures a smooth drivetrain.

The HL MX-AL-614 handlebars and Velo VLG-696N grips offer comfortable and safe handling. The Leadtec LCS-7091 stem and GH-601F headset contribute to stability and steering precision. The rims are made of aluminium, which helps to reduce weight, whilst the spokes (Spoke 2.0 blk) provide additional stability. The front hub is a KT-A8QF and the rear a KT-A3QR, ensuring smooth rotation of the wheels.

The DDK LWS saddle and the AT-101+SQR-115 saddle clamp offer comfort and easy adjustability to optimally adapt the seat to the child’s needs. Overall, the “GRINDER SL PURE 16” is a well-designed and high-quality children’s bike that impresses in terms of both safety and riding enjoyment.