Specialized Jett 16 Single Speed review

Specialized built the Jett around how children grow, saying their arms and legs grow faster than their torso. The Jett 16 Single Speed answers that with an adjustable handlebar and a long seatpost, plus touch points sized from a Retül study of kids: a 130mm Bridge saddle, narrower grips and short-reach brake levers that adjust without tools. It uses an A1 Premium Butted Alloy frame and fork, front and rear V-brakes, a 16t freewheel and Pathfinder Sport 16 x 2.0 inch tires, and Specialized calls it one of the lightest kids bikes on the market without stating a weight. It was listed at $399.99 on the Specialized US store when checked, but ship-to-home and in-store pickup both showed as not available, so check stock with a dealer.

Who it is for

Kids who will ride paths and light dirt with family

Price

$399.99 at the Specialized US store when checked.

Jett 16 Single Speed $399.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• A1 Premium Butted Alloy frame and alloy fork
• Adjustable handlebar and long seatpost for growing riders
• 130mm Bridge saddle and narrow grips sized from a Retül kids study
• Front and rear V-brakes with tool-less reach-adjust levers
• Pathfinder Sport 16 x 2.0 inch tires

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Brake lever reach adjusts without tools for small hands
• Strength: Wide 16 x 2.0 inch tires for paths and light dirt
• Strength: Handlebar adjusts as arms grow
• Weakness: Specialized does not publish a weight on the product page
• Weakness: Ship to home and in-store pickup showed as not available when checked
• Weakness: $399.99 is $60 more than the Priority Start 16

Key facts

• Price: $399.99
• Wheel size: 16 in
• Frame: A1 Premium Butted Alloy
• Tires: 16 x 2.0 in
• Brakes: Front and rear V-brakes
• Stand-over: 420 mm

Where it ranks

Specialized Jett 16 Single Speed is No. 7 in our Best Kids Bikes verdict.