{"product_id":"colony-horizon-16-inch-bike-gloss-clear-black","title":"Colony Horizon 16 Inch Bike Gloss Clear Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDUE LATE AUGUST 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou might have seen Tom Justice's son, Jessie, ripping on his Horizon 16\". This is the exact bike, built around a lightweight alloy frame, coupled with appropriately sized geometry, making the Colony Horizon 16\" the perfect for the younger, smaller BMX'er starting out. Progression \u0026amp; having fun with BMX will come naturally, for all styles of riding, including those aspiring to be a future BMX Freestyle Olympic athlete. With the Colony Horizon series of BMX bikes, there is no limit to where BMX could be taken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReccomended for Ages approx 6 to 9 years. See attached height chart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alansbmx.com\/collections\/pedal-fitment\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PEDAL FITMENT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Colony Horizon 16” 15.9”TT 6061T6 Alloy, 11.25” rear, 75.0º HA, 71º ST, 9.5″ Mid BB height, 1-1\/8″ Integrated Headset. \u003cem\u003eThe light weight alloy frame is substantially lighter than steel.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand Over Height: 42cm (ground to top of top tube at seat tube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForks: Colony Horizon 16” CrMo tapered legs. \u003cem\u003eChrome-moly tubing is lighter and strong thean hi-tensile steel that's usually used on kids bikes. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlebars: Colony Horizon 7.0” rise 23” wide CrMo.  See above re Chrome-Moly!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrips: Colony Horizon \u003cem\u003eMade specially for smaller hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadset: 1-1\/8” Integrated \u003cem\u003eSealed bearinsg hidden inside the frame's headtube, just like on the Pro's bikes.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem: Colony Horizon Alloy Top Load short reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrakes (rear): 990 style with clear pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake lever (right): Alloy short reach. \u003cem\u003eDesigned for smaller hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Slick (rear).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprocket: Colony Horizon 25T. \u003cem\u003eSteel, but cheap to upgrade to alloy should you wish.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrankset: Colony Horizon Tubular CrMo 3pce 125mm. \u003cem\u003ePerfect length for 16\" wheels.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom Bracket: MID sealed bearing.\u003cem\u003e Maintenence-free, just like on a £2000 bike.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: KMC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedals: Plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRims: Alloy Single Wall 28hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Tyre: Family F2128 16” x 2.1”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Tyre: Family F2128 16” x 2.1”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpokes: Black steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Hub: Colony Horizon Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 28H. \u003cem\u003e28 spokes instead of 36 to keep the weight down. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Hub: Colony Horizon Alloy, Full sealed bearing cassette, 10mm axle with 9T driver, 28H. \u003cem\u003eFully sealed systems like this mean less manitenance and are rattle free.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat: Colony Horizon Railed. \u003cem\u003ePadded kevlar type for comfort and durability. Railed seats are better for the smaller kids as they give more adjustability, not just the angle but also back and forth.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeatpost: Alloy 27.2mm diameter. \u003cem\u003eIf do you want to change to a Pivotal system, we do have Pivotal seatposts in this size.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.8 kgs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Bike specification \u0026amp;\/or colours subject to change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56683236753794,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3698\/6131\/files\/colony-horizon-16-inch-bike-gloss-clear-black-bmx-bikes-alansbmx-1241058974.jpg?v=1780315931","url":"https:\/\/alansbmx.com\/products\/colony-horizon-16-inch-bike-gloss-clear-black","provider":"Alans BMX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}