Best suited to a beginner or developing rider aged 3–6 years, approximately 95–117 cm tall, who wants a stable 16-inch bike for neighbourhood paths, driveways and park rides.
We recommend the Neo Neo+ 16 Chrome Orange as a well-balanced first pedal bike for children ready to move beyond a balance bike. The GEN 3 lightweight alloy frame uses a lowered bottom bracket and curved top tube to create a low stand-over height and lower centre of gravity. That makes it easier for a child to get on and off, place their feet down and feel settled while learning.
On the move, the 8.7 kg complete weight including training wheels keeps the bike manageable for small riders. The 16-inch semi-slick easy-roller tyres roll smoothly on paths, driveways and park surfaces, while the 36T crank and 18T sprocket keep the drivetrain simple and familiar. Short-reach brake levers, a coaster back-pedal rear brake and an alloy front caliper give young riders straightforward ways to slow down and stop.
Comfort and adjustability make this a practical choice for everyday family rides. The alloy quill stem offers useful height adjustment, the Neo Comfortech youth saddle is shaped for smaller riders, and the Safety Flange grips help keep hands secure on the handlebar. Training wheels are included and can be adjusted, assembled or removed without tools, so you can support early confidence now and prepare for two-wheel riding later. The full-cover chainguard also helps protect little fingers and clothing around the chain.
Low-confidence-friendly GEN 3 frame
The lowered bottom bracket, curved top tube and low stand-over height help children mount easily, reach the ground and feel more stable while learning.
Lightweight alloy construction
The alloy frame, fork, rims, hubs, handlebar and stem keep the bike easier for a young rider to start, steer and manoeuvre.
Training wheels that grow with the rider
Included lightweight training wheels adjust, assemble and remove without tools, making the transition to two wheels simpler.
Simple coaster and front braking
The back-pedal rear brake provides an intuitive stopping option, complemented by a short-reach lever and alloy caliper front brake.
Easy-rolling semi-slick tyres
The 16 x 1.95 tyres are designed to roll smoothly across common riding surfaces such as paths, driveways and parks.
Adjustable child-focused cockpit
The alloy quill stem and quick-release seatpost make fit adjustments easier as your child grows.
Protection and comfort built in
A full-cover low-profile chainguard, Safety Flange grips and Neo Comfortech youth saddle add practical protection and comfort for everyday rides.
Frame & Fork
Drivetrain
Brakes
Wheels & Tyres
Cockpit
Geometry highlights
GEN 3 Design
The lowered bottom bracket and curved top tube create a lower centre of gravity and lower stand-over height, helping children reach the ground more easily and ride with greater confidence and stability.
Hydroformed Frame
Hydroformed tubes create refined, strong profiles with an improved strength-to-weight ratio, giving the bike a sleek finish without unnecessary weight.
Featherweight Alloy
Lightweight alloy construction across the frame, fork and components makes the bike easier to start, manoeuvre and control while retaining strength.
Energy Efficient Design
The lightweight construction and child-focused fit reduce wasted effort, helping young riders start moving, maintain speed and pedal comfortably.
Comfortech Saddle
The child-specific Neo Comfortech saddle is light and comfortable, helping smooth out bumps for a more enjoyable ride.
Full-cover Chainguard
The low-profile chainguard fully covers the chain and chainring, improving protection while giving the bike a clean, streamlined appearance.
Safety Flange Grips
Kraton grips with flanged ends improve comfort and grip, help prevent hands slipping off the handlebar and protect the bar ends from bumps and scratches.
Chrome Finish
The premium chrome finish lets the brushed alloy look shine through in a bright, colourful treatment that gives the bike a refined appearance.
Tool-free Training Wheels
Lightweight training wheels can be adjusted, assembled and removed without tools, making it easier to support early learning and transition to two-wheel riding.
Neo is an Australian bicycle brand offered within the Apollo family of bikes. The brand sits alongside other in-house labels in a range developed for the Australian market and sold through bike shops around the country.
Neo focuses on accessible, practical bicycles for everyday riders, including kids’ bikes designed to make cycling approachable from the start. The range is positioned around straightforward value, simple usability and models suited to local riding conditions.
