The MX14 is Ridgeback's 14" first pedal bike for riders aged roughly 2.5 to 4 years old (90-102cm tall, 37-44cm inside leg). It's built around a lightweight alloy frame and, at 7kg, it's far easier for a small child to handle and pedal than the 8-9kg steel-framed bikes often found at this size.
Everything is scaled for small riders rather than simply shrunk from an adult bike. Short 75mm cranks sit closer together for a smooth, natural pedal stroke, the bars and grips are narrower in diameter to suit small hands, and the Tektro levers are reach adjustable so little fingers can get to the brakes properly. A low frame makes getting on and off easy, a steering limiter helps prevent over-steering while they're learning to pedal and corner at the same time, and a full chain case keeps fingers and clothes away from the chain.
Compared with the Dimension 14, the MX14 uses a steel fork and simpler hubs and tyres to reach a lower price, but keeps exactly the same fit and comfort details - the parts that matter most for building confidence. Grippy Nutrak tyres let them explore paths and tracks, and the bike is backed by a transferable lifetime frame and fork warranty plus 2 years on parts.
Discipline: Kids
Material: Alloy
Wheel Size: 14"
Age: 2.5-4 years
Weight: 7kg
Warranty: Lifetime frame
Frame - Butted 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium
Fork - High carbon steel
Rider Height - 90cm to 102cm
Inside Leg - 37cm to 44cm
Chainset - Forged aluminium, low Q-factor design, 75mm cranks
Chainring - 30T steel
Freewheel - 16T 3/32"
Chain - YBN 3/32"
Bottom Bracket - Sealed, CrMo 110mm axle
Brakes - Aluminium V-brakes, adjustable linear spring
Brake Levers - Tektro JL350, reach adjustable
Rims - Aluminium, machined sidewall with wear indicators, 20H front and rear, car-type (Schrader) valve
Front Hub - Steel, M6 bolted axle
Rear Hub - Steel, 15mm safety dome-nutted axle
Tyres - Nutrak Meteor 14" x 1.75"
Handlebar - 480mm wide, 40mm rise, 10° sweep, 19mm grip area
Stem - 40mm extension, 10° rise, 25.4mm clamp
Grips - Velo Kraton rubber, 19mm ID
Headset - ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS44/30 lower
Saddle - Madison direct fit with carrier grip, soft PU foam padding, 200 x 140mm
Seatpost - Steel direct fit, 27.2 x 180mm
Pedals - Nylon resin compact pedals, ball bearings
Extras - Full chain case, bell, front and rear reflectors, wheel reflectors
Weight - 7kg