Kids Trail 12

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          Start 'em off right.

          With its 12” wheels and low-standover frame, the smooth-riding Trail 12 will have even the littlest riders dreaming of singletrack stardom.

          What it's built for

          Building skill & learning to pedal, Kids 3'1"-3-6" (94cm-107cm)

          Highlights

          • Durable lightweight alloy frame, because a light bike is easier to handle and more fun to ride.
          • Tool-Free training wheels that are easy to remove and reinstall as they learn.
          • Easy-to-use kickback style coaster brake.
          • 12" alloy rims with grippy, smooth-rolling tires.
          • Full-coverage chainguard keeps pants and fingers safe.
          • Fitter stem cover makes mess-ups a little less painful.

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          The perfect starter for kids who can’t wait to get pedaling! Tiny 12” wheels, a frame that’s easy to straddle and tool-less training wheels makes learning to ride easy for kids and parents.

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          Low gearing makes it easy to get rolling, and a kickback-style coaster brake makes it easy to slow back down.

          Kid-Correct Features

          Specs

          Details

          Frameset

          • Frame
            SmartForm C3 Alloy, coaster brake
          • Fork
            Rigid, steel, 1" steerer
          • Headset
            1" Ahead, semi-integrated

          Drivetrain

          • Chain
            KMC S1, 1/2x1/8"
          • Crank
            One-piece, 90mm length, 24T
          • Rear Cogs
            16T
          • Bottom Bracket
            Included

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Rear coaster brake

          Wheels

          • Rims
            Cannondale, lightweight alloy, 12", 16h
          • Spokes
            Steel, 14g Black
          • Tire Size
            2.125
          • Wheel Size
            12
          • Hubs
            (F) Alloy, nutted axle / (R) Alloy, nutted axle, coaster brake
          • Tires
            Innova, 12x2.25", multi-use tread

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Lightweight Alloy, 25.4mm, 460mm
          • Stem
            Forged and machined aluminum, 30mm w/ fitted stem cover
          • Grips
            Cannondale Kid's Comfort
          • Saddle
            Cannondale Kid's Comfort
          • Seatpost
            One-piece, clamp-less, Alloy, 25.4mm

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            Tool-less training wheels, full coverage chainguard

          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          Questions?
          Check out our Kid's Buyers Guide to learn more about our Kid Correct features.
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