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"Excellent service, with super fast shipping and a nice solid constructed bike! I love that my daughter can use it as a balance bike while she’s learning first! Really happy with the quality! Thanks!"
Public Bikes
Sprout C 16
$329.99
$329.99
$329.99
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Sprout C Model Size Guide
Find Your Size
A bike that fits properly is more fun to ride. The guides below offer size suggestion based on height in inches. If you have measuring tape, you may also determine your size by measuring your leg length plus one inch, which is your stand over measurement. For all bikes, we recommend at least 1 inch of space between you and the top tube of the bike. For children’s bikes, smaller bikes are always easier for beginners.
| Sprout C 16", C 20" |
| Frame Size | Rider Age | Effective TT | Saddle Adjustment |
| Small/Medium (16") - 240mm | 5-8 | 400mm | 20"-26" |
| Medium/Large (20") - 260mm | 7-10 | 450mm | 23"-29" |
*Please note: some riders may be a little outside of these height range recommendations but prefer the feel of a larger or smaller bike. Stand over height measurement is not as important as how the bike geometry feels while it is being ridden.
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The PUBLIC Sprout is our incredibly fun kids bike for city kids ready to hit the road on their first big kid bicycle. Just like our best-selling PUBLIC C model, the Sprout C 16 features a curving step-through Dutch bike design, with a low standover height to make getting on and off a breeze, and a relaxed, upright riding position
Parents love the simple, stylish, durable design, with no cables to get tangled, and real quality bike parts that are safer and longer lasting than anything you'll find in the toy store. We designed these bikes with our own kids in mind, with dependable construction to last through lots of rough and tumble and hand-me-downs. Naturally, we included all the great features of grown-up PUBLIC bikes, like the matching fenders and chainguard, and comfortable brown vinyl seats and grips. The single-speed rust-resistant chain and quality coaster brake are the simplest to learn, don't need much maintenance, and make stopping just as fun as going.
For kids who haven't already learned on a balance bike, we recommend teaching balancing first by leaving the pedals off and the seat low. Then after balance is mastered, add the pedals and raise the seat to start riding with confidence. But we also include optional training wheels with the 16" size, for learning the old-fashioned way.
You'll receive a partially assembled bike delivered to your door with simple instructions and tools to complete the finishing steps. And our "Love at First Ride" Guarantee means your little one will get the bike they love, no matter what.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
| Frame: | PUBLIC hi-tensile steel, with fender braze-ons |
| Fork: | PUBLIC hi-tensile steel unicrown fork, with fender braze-ons |
| Chaingaurd: | Painted to match chainguard, steel |
| Fenders: | Painted to match, steel |
| Kickstand: | Alloy center mount |
CONTACT POINTS
| Saddle: | PUBLIC kids seat, memory foam |
| Grips: | PUBLIC narrow kids grips, vinyl |
| Stem: | Alloy quill stem |
| Headset: | 1" threaded, steel |
| Pedals: | Resin composite with reflector, 9/16", 100*100mm |
| Handlebar: | Steel riser handlebar, 500mm (16”) / 520mm (20”) wide, 25.4mm clamp |
| Seat Post: | Alloy polished silver, 25.4mm |
DRIVETRAIN AND BRAKES
| Crank: | Alloy 3-piece crankset, 32T (16”) / 34T (20”) chainring |
| Freewheel: | 20T single speed freewheel, 1/2" x 1/8" |
| Brakes | Rear coaster brake |
WHEELS AND TIRES
| Tires: | 16" x 1.95" / 20" x 1.95”, sidewalk tread. cream |
| Tubes: | Schrader |
| Rims: | Painted to match, alloy |
| Spokes: | 14G Stainless steel |
| Training Wheels: | Included with 16” models ONLY |
| Weight: | 19.25 lbs (16”) / 23.5 lbs (20”) |
This product conforms to the safety requirements of CPSIA 2008 and CPSC 1303, 16 and CFR 1512.
Adult supervision is required at all times. Never leave a child unattended while riding.
Always wear a helmet. Some states require riders under 18 to wear a helmet. Please check your local laws.
Not suitable for children under 36 months old due to small parts choking hazard.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 40 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Sprout C 16 bike is praised for its high quality, solid build, and ease of assembly. Customers appreciate its stylish design and durable construction, making it a reliable choice for young riders. The bike offers a fun and safe riding experience with features like a low standover height and a coaster brake.
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Review highlights
- "Excellent service, with super fast shipping and a nice solid constructed bike!" —
- "The bike is solid, such high quality, and obviously the most gorgeous thing." —
- "It's hard to find plain and simple but cute bikes for kids and this was just perfect." —
Reviews
This bike was a birthday
"This bike was a birthday gift for our granddaughter's 8th birthday! She was so surprised when she saw it. She loves it and has been happily riding it."
Fit is great for my
"Fit is great for my 5 year old, easy to put together, she loves it!"
Cute but not great
"This kids bike is just ok. My daughter was excited to have matching bikes so I went for it while having reservations. My reservations proved to be correct. It's heavy and hard to pedal. Both the adult and kid bike instructions for assembly were very hard to follow."
Worth the $
"A beautiful well-built bike for our 4 year old daughter. Customer service was exceptional--we ordered last minute expecting to get it after our daughter's birthday. When I let their customer service know it was a birthday present they rushed the order to us and it arrived on time with very little lead time. Very happy with this company and their bikes!"
Great starter bike
"We're very excited about my daughter's first pedal bike. It feels like a steep investment at this price range, but we're hoping it will hold up through both our kids. So far so good, and love the seafoam color!"
Beautiful Bike!
"We absolutely love our Sprout C16 for our 5 year old. It is beautiful and fun. We would highly recommend it!"
Our granddaughter loves her new
"Our granddaughter loves her new bike! Color, size and quality are just what we were hoping for."
This bike is so cute.
"This bike is so cute. It is the perfect size for my 5 year old. My husband put it together quickly and the instructions were great! Our rider is still a little shaky but this bike is a huge upgrade compared to her older bike -the pedals were like pushing through mud. She is one happy rider!"
Happy 5 year old
"My granddaughter is sooooo happy. The bike is well made and beautiful. Thank you for making a safe vehicle for my granddaughter"
Q&A
- My daughter is 8 and is 4.25 in height. Which sprout would be the right one for her?
- Thanks for reaching out. We have a helpful size guide available here: https://publicbikes.com/pages/find-your-size
- How long is delivery from time of purchase?
- Thanks for your inquiry. All order ship within 1-2 business days of the order being placed and delivery required 3-5 business days depending upon where you're located. West Coast Order generally only require 1-2 business days for delivery.
- Can I order bicycle in US and have delivered in Slovakia? If yes how long does it take to ship
- Unfortunately, we cannot ship to Slovakia.
