Saturday, May 21, 2022

Bestrider Pump Pro 16: Comparison with Early Rider Seeker 14

Before I dismantled the stock bike for upgrading, I checked out the stock condition in the Part 1 and Part 2 of the bike introduction. Now, I will compare the stock Bestrider Pump Pro 16 to the Early Rider Seeker 14.

Side by side comparison, with the bottom bracket aligned to each other.

The handlebar on the new red bike is much higher, which I find really weird.

View from the back, showing the ridiculous difference in handlebar height.

A big difference in handlebar height, giving very different riding postures.

For the Early Rider Seeker 14, handlebar is 560 mm from the ground.

On the Bestrider Pump Pro 16, stock handlebar height is 680 mm from the ground, a full 120 mm higher!

Slightly longer reach on the red bike, and also wider handlebars.

Handlebar width on the Early Rider Seeker 14 is 450 mm, much more appropriate than the 560 mm on the Bestrider Pump Pro 16.

I love the red paint with glitter on the frame, looks awesome in the light.

Standover height of the Early Rider Seeker 14 is about 400 mm, shorter than the 450 mm on the Bestrider.

Both bikes come stock with the suitable Tektro short reach brake levers. Best for kids' small hands.

Actual tire width on the Early Rider Seeker 14 is 56 mm, a full 10 mm wider than the tires on the Bestrider.

Chain stay length on the Seeker 14 is 261 mm, quite close to the 273 mm on the Bestrider.

Wheelbase is 655 mm, shorter than the 700 mm on the Bestrider.

Tire outer diameter on the 14 inch Early Rider Seeker 14 is 360 mm.

Tire outer diameter on the 16 inch 305 Bestrider Pump Pro 16 is 400 mm.

Stock saddle width on the Seeker 14 is 105 mm

Stock saddle width on the Bestrider is 125 mm. Wider for a growing butt.

More comparison pictures

The tires on the 14 inch Seeker 14 is really large.

The belt drive on the Seeker 14 is good, but it is hard to upgrade that drivetrain.

The Bestrider Pump Pro 16 is larger than the Early Rider Seeker 14 in almost every way, as it is a step up in size for a growing kid. Check out the following posts for the multi-speed drivetrain upgrade!

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