Priority Start 16 review

The Priority Start 16 swaps the usual chain for a Gates reinforced belt drive, which Priority says is rust-free and grease-free and will not fall off, so there is nothing for small hands to get dirty on. It uses a 6061 T6 aluminum frame, dual hand V-brakes and a single-speed freewheel, with no coaster brake. Priority lists a 15.9 lb weight, ages 3 to 7, rider heights of 3'5" to 3'11" and an inseam of 18.5 to 24 inches, with a 90 lb weight limit. The standard seatpost covers 21 to 25.1 inches, and an optional shorter seatpost brings the saddle down to 18.5 inches. It was $339 on the Priority US site when checked. It is heavier than the aluminum Prevelo and woom bikes, but it is the only bike here that skips chain maintenance entirely.

Who it is for

Parents who want a low-maintenance, grease-free bike

Price

$339 on the Priority Bicycles US site when checked.

START 16" $ 339
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Gates reinforced belt drive instead of a chain
• Dual hand V-brakes and a single-speed freewheel hub
• 15.9 lbs on a 6061 T6 aluminum frame
• Rider inseam 18.5 to 24 inches, ages 3 to 7
• Belt guard, reflectors and kickstand included, 90 lb weight limit

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The belt drive needs no grease and will not rust
• Strength: Widest published age range here, 3 to 7
• Strength: Training wheels can be added for $30
• Weakness: 15.9 lbs is about 4 lbs heavier than the Prevelo Alpha Two
• Weakness: The 18.5 inch minimum seat height needs an optional shorter seatpost
• Weakness: 90 lb weight limit is lower than woom's 132 lbs

Key facts

• Price: $339
• Wheel size: 16 in
• Weight: 15.9 lbs
• Age: 3 to 7 years
• Inseam: 18.5 to 24 in
• Drive: Gates belt

Where it ranks

Priority Start 16 is No. 4 in our Best Kids Bikes verdict.