The Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike is a black BMX-style bicycle featuring thick tires, double wall rims, a padded seat, and "Academy" on the frame, shown against a white background.
A 16" BMX bike from Academy called the "Inspire," featuring a black CrMo frame with "CADEMA" branding, compact design, thick tires, and a straightforward gear system is showcased against a white background.
The Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike in black features a raised handlebar, sturdy tires, a padded seat, and an Integrated Headset, with "Academy" printed on the frame.
Close-up of the handlebars and stem of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike against a white background, highlighting its sleek design and impressive attention to detail.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike's drivetrain, highlighting the chain, sprocket, and part of the frame, improved by sealed hubs for enhanced performance.
Close-up of a textured black bicycle seat mounted on an Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike frame, perfect for BMX bikes with double wall rims.
Close-up of an Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike wheel highlighting its sealed hubs, double wall rims, spokes, chain, and a section of the frame in a sleek black finish.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike's handlebar with a patterned grip on a white background, highlighting its sleek design and attention to detail.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike's wheel hub and spokes, featuring a black fork inscribed with "ACADEMY," illustrating its sturdy CrMo frame.
Close-up of the front wheel and fork of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike, showcasing the word "Academy" on each part, with sealed hubs for smooth rides.
Close-up of a black bicycle tire with visible tread pattern, highlighting part of the sturdy CrMo frame on the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike in the background.
Handlebars with black grips and a brake lever, featuring the word "ACADEMY" printed on the crossbar, ideal for BMX bikes like the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike with their sturdy sealed hubs.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike's rear wheel hub, featuring black spokes, a chain, axle, sealed hub, and part of the metal frame.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike’s front wheel, showcasing sealed hubs, intricate spokes, detailed axle, and a fork labeled "ACADEMY" in white text.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike's front wheel and fork, displaying "ACADEMY" in white on the frame and fork, plus durable sealed hubs for smooth performance.
Close-up of a black pedal, crank arm, and chainring with part of the rear wheel and double wall rims—perfect for the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike BMX.
Close-up of the Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike’s black handlebars, grips, brake lever, seat, and frame with double wall rims against a white background.

Highlights

  • Spec'd correctly for a 16 inch
  • Chromoly down tube frame
  • Sealed hubs front and rear
  • Tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks

Description

The Academy Inspire 16 Inch covers all the bases when it comes to 16" BMX bikes... It's spec'd correctly for the size with a shorter reach stem, shorter cranks and 7" rise bars. Not only that, the Inspire has sealed hubs, 3pc cranks and double wall rims!

Features
  • Spec'd correctly for a 16 inch. A shorter 40mm reach stem, shorter 127mm cranks and 7" rise bars at 23.0" wide: everything sized to the rider, not just the wheels.
  • Chromoly down tube frame. 16.0" top tube, 11.2" chainstays and a 75° head angle with a 1-1/8" integrated head tube and a mid bottom bracket.
  • Sealed hubs front and rear. Academy alloy sealed bearing hubs, a 9T cassette driver on a 14mm rear axle and a sealed mid bottom bracket keep it rolling smoothly.
  • Tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks. 127mm Cr-Mo tubular cranks with an Academy 25T sprocket and KMC chain give a kid-sized bike a proper three-piece drivetrain.
  • Double wall alloy rims. 36H double wall rims on black stainless spokes with 16 x 2.125" tyres, plus a Hi-Ten tapered fork with a Cr-Mo steerer and an Academy railed seat.

Specifications
  • Size: 16" wheels, 16.0" top tube
  • Frame: Academy Inspire 16", Cr-Mo down tube, 1-1/8" integrated head tube, mid BB
  • Top tube: 16.0"
  • Chainstay: 11.2"
  • Head tube angle: 75°
  • Seat tube angle: 71°
  • Fork: Academy Inspire 16", Hi-Ten tapered legs, 1-1/8" Cr-Mo steerer tube
  • Headset: 1-1/8" integrated
  • Stem: Academy top load, forged alloy, 40mm reach
  • Bars: Academy Inspire Cr-Mo, 7.0" rise, 23.0" wide
  • Grips: Academy
  • Cranks: Cr-Mo tubular 3-piece, 127mm
  • Bottom bracket: Sealed mid
  • Sprocket: Academy 25T
  • Chain: KMC
  • Pedals: Plastic
  • Front hub: Academy alloy, sealed bearing, 3/8" axle
  • Rear hub: Academy alloy, sealed bearing cassette, 9T, 14mm axle
  • Spokes: Black stainless
  • Rims: 16" alloy, double wall, 36H
  • Tyres: 16 x 2.125"
  • Seat: Academy railed
  • Seat post: Steel, 25.4mm
  • Weight: 12.2kg

Assembly information

Your bike ships mostly assembled in the box. Finishing it takes most people 10 to 20 minutes with basic tools, and the video above walks through every step.

  • Fit the handlebars and line them up with the front wheel
  • Fit the front wheel, pedals and seat post
  • Check the brakes and tyre pressure before the first ride

Tools: Allen key set and a 15mm, 17mm or 19mm spanner for the pedals and axle nuts (bikes can vary between these three sizes). A socket is needed if installing pegs.

Rather have it done? Ask us about extra assembly before you order, or any local bike shop can finish the build for a small fee.

Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike

Brand: Academy SKU:

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$426.00 USD

 $461.00 USD

Or 4 payments of $106.50 USD with

Recommended Rider Height:

96-122cm

Colour - Metal Black

Top Tube Length - 16

16 inch BMX sizing

A 16 inch bike suits a rider of about 96 to 122cm, usually 4 to 7 years old, on a 16 to 16.5 inch top tube. It is the size most kids learn to ride properly on.

Rider heightWheel sizeTop tube
60 to 91cm12"12 to 12.5"
81 to 106cm14"14 to 14.5"
96 to 122cm16"16 to 16.5"
122 to 147cm18"18 to 18.5"
147 to 157cm20"19.75 to 20.25"
157 to 168cm20"20 to 20.5"
168 to 175cm20"20.25 to 20.75"
175 to 183cm20"20.5 to 21"
183 to 190cm and up20"20.75 to 21.5"
160cm and up22"21 to 22.25"
160cm and up24"21.75 to 22"
160cm and up26"22 to 23"

Sizes overlap on purpose, so personal preference comes into it. At this wheel size the top tube barely changes the fit: go by height, and check they can stand over the bike flat footed.

How to measure

Stand your rider against a wall in the shoes they ride in, heels flat, and mark the top of their head. Measure from the floor to the mark.

  • Between two wheel sizes? Go up. Kids grow into a bike far faster than they grow out of the fun.
  • They should be able to stand over the top tube with both feet flat on the ground.

Not sure? Send us their height and we will tell you what we would put them on.

Read the full buying guide

16 inch BMX sizing

A 16 inch bike suits a rider of about 96 to 122cm, usually 4 to 7 years old, on a 16 to 16.5 inch top tube. It is the size most kids learn to ride properly on.

Rider heightWheel sizeTop tube
60 to 91cm12"12 to 12.5"
81 to 106cm14"14 to 14.5"
96 to 122cm16"16 to 16.5"
122 to 147cm18"18 to 18.5"
147 to 157cm20"19.75 to 20.25"
157 to 168cm20"20 to 20.5"
168 to 175cm20"20.25 to 20.75"
175 to 183cm20"20.5 to 21"
183 to 190cm and up20"20.75 to 21.5"
160cm and up22"21 to 22.25"
160cm and up24"21.75 to 22"
160cm and up26"22 to 23"

Sizes overlap on purpose, so personal preference comes into it. At this wheel size the top tube barely changes the fit: go by height, and check they can stand over the bike flat footed.

How to measure

Stand your rider against a wall in the shoes they ride in, heels flat, and mark the top of their head. Measure from the floor to the mark.

  • Between two wheel sizes? Go up. Kids grow into a bike far faster than they grow out of the fun.
  • They should be able to stand over the top tube with both feet flat on the ground.

Not sure? Send us their height and we will tell you what we would put them on.

Read the full buying guide

Academy Inspire 16 Inch Bike - Metal Black / 16

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