Inspection
Frame condition
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Giant
2021 Giant Animator C/B 16
Previous used estimate
$98 - $101
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Giant Animator C/B 16
12-month projected trend
9%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2021 Giant Animator C/B 16
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All Animator model years
2023Unavailable
2022$102 - $105▲ 4% vs. 20212021$98 - $101Currently viewing
2020$105 - $108▲ 7% vs. 2021
2019$86 - $88▼ 13% vs. 2021
2018$74 - $76▼ 25% vs. 2021
2017$68 - $70▼ 31% vs. 2021
2016$64 - $66▼ 35% vs. 2021
2015$66 - $68▼ 33% vs. 2021
2014$62 - $64▼ 37% vs. 2021
2010$66 - $68▼ 33% vs. 2021
1997$35 - $36▼ 64% vs. 20211996$39 - $40▼ 60% vs. 2021Compare Animator C/B 16 models
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Overview
About this bike
Nothing beats the feeling of your first pedal bike. This two-wheeler comes with removable training wheels and makes it easy for kids to fall in love with cycling. With 16-inch wheels, a lightweight aluminum frame, and removable training wheels, Animator makes learning to ride easy and fun. A shorter crank and narrow Q-factor make it easier to pedal, and short-reach brake levers give young riders confident stopping power. It also has an adjustable riding position and longer insertion depth for the seatpost, which makes it easier to achieve a perfect fit for kids of different heights. It comes with removable training wheels, so it's easy to get started and then graduate to two wheels whenever they're ready. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Built for kids Short crank length and narrow Q-factor make Animator easy to pedal, and a lightweight aluminum frame allows small children to have more control. Kid-friendly features Short-reach brake levers, lower stand-over height, protective stem pad and removable training wheels make it fun and safe for kids learning to ride a pedal bike. Durable ALUXX aluminum frame material provides long-lasting reliability, backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame.
Specifications
- Subtype
- 16-inch
- Category
- Kids
- Component Fork
- High-tensile steel
- Component Hubs
- Nutted, 20h
- Component Size
- One Size, 16-inch
- Component Stem
- Alloy quill, 25.4x40mm
- Product Family
- Animator
- Component Chain
- KMC C410
- Component Color
- Concrete, Blue Ashes
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
- Component Tires
- Innova IA-2094, 16x2.25
- Component Brakes
- Coaster
- Component Pedals
- Platform
- Component Saddle
- Giant Kids
- Component Crankset
- Alloy forged, 28t, 89mm
- Component Seat Post
- Alloy, 25.4x200mm
- Component Handlebars
- Giant Kids, middle high, 520mm width
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Loose ball
- Component Accessories Extras
- Training wheels, bell, protective pad
- Component Cassette Rear Cogs
- 16t
- Hubs
- Nutted, 20h
- Tires
- Innova IA-2094, 16x2.25
- Crankset
- Alloy forged, 28t, 89mm
- Pedals
- Platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Loose ball
- Chain
- KMC C410
- Saddle
- Giant Kids
- Stem
- Alloy quill, 25.4x40mm
- Accessories & Extras
- Training wheels, bell, protective pad
- Brakes
- Coaster
- Fork
- High-tensile steel
- Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
- Handlebars
- Giant Kids, middle high, 520mm width
- Seat Post
- Alloy, 25.4x200mm
- Color
- Blue Ashes
- Size
- 16-inch
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- 16t
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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