Retrospec Koda 2 Plus 16″

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Retrospec Koda 2 Plus 16". In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

  • One reviewer says the Koda 2 Plus 16” offers buyers “bang for your buck quality”.
  • A tester rejoices in how “natural” and “easy” it is, to ride the Koda 2 Plus 16”.
  • An expert lauds this bike’s “kid-friendly” geometry and “thoughtful” design.
  • The Koda 2 Plus 16” is fitted with a hand brake that operates a rear V-brake.
  • Reach is adjustable for this brake’s lever, to suit all children’s hand sizes.
  • Retrospec are proud of the rust-resistant properties of aluminum components on the Koda 2 Plus 16”.
  • One buyer touts how easy it is to assemble the Koda 2 Plus 16”, using Retrospec’s “Clear and precise instructions”.
  • This buyer also praised the quality of packaging surrounding their Koda 2 Plus 16”.
  • In ‘Starfish’ and ‘Blush’ colorways, the Koda 2 Plus 16” comes with a front basket.

3 reasons not to buy

  • A tester says the included hand-operated V-brake performs poorly, leaving little riders to rely on this bike’s coaster brake.
  • With a high-tensile steel frame, the Koda 2 Plus 16” weighs a considerable 18.5 lb.
  • One Mum (and buyer) was frustrated with the quality of the bike’s pre-assembly (which made the remaining assembly time-consuming for her).

Bottom line

The Koda 2 Plus 16” is Retrospec’s updated version of their Koda pedal bike for learner riders. A tester of children’s bikes is impressed by the “kid-friendly” geometry, “thoughtful” design, and “easy-to-ride” nature of this bike. The Koda 2 Plus 16” is fitted with two brakes. This tester is pleased to see the presence of a hand-operated V-brake (linked to the rear wheel) but reports that it performs poorly, leading little learners to rely on the bike’s coaster brake (also stopping the rear wheel). Regardless, this expert sees the bike as a considerable value for an affordable bike that suits four to five-year-olds.

Expert Reviews

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It’s super affordable and also thoughtfully designed to be easy to ride! After extensive testing, we’ve found that the hand brake on the Koda 2 Plus 16” doesn’t offer much stopping power… As a result, if you can find a non-Plus model…you could save money and get essentially the same experience.

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User Ratings

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#74 Best Kids
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#4 Best Retrospec Bike
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#585 Best of All Bikes
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