Ridgeback Dimension 26
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£449.99
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Ridgeback Dimension 26
The Ridgeback Dimension 26 is a premium, lightweight bike designed for older children and young teens aged 11 to 14 who want a capable, smooth-riding bike for both everyday journeys and weekend adventures. With a strong aluminum frame and quality components, the Dimension 26 helps riders build confidence and enjoy a comfortable ride as they grow.
Why Parents Love It
- Lightweight and Durable: Made from 6061 heat-treated aluminum, the frame is tough enough for active riders but light enough for easy handling.
- Reliable Stopping Power: Alloy V-brakes provide consistent, responsive braking designed for smaller hands but grown-up performance.
- Comfort and Fit: Child-specific geometry with adjustable saddle and handlebars ensures a perfect fit for young teens transitioning toward adult bikes.
- Versatile 26-Inch Wheels: Fast-rolling alloy wheels with multi-surface tyres let riders confidently explore pavement, parks, and light trails.
Designed for Growing Riders
With 26-inch wheels and thoughtfully designed geometry, the Ridgeback Dimension 26 is ideal for children approximately 135–165cm tall. It's perfect for riders looking for a bike that bridges the gap between kids' bikes and full-sized adult models.
Key Features
- Lightweight 6061 heat-treated aluminum frame and fork
- 26-inch alloy wheels with versatile, grippy tyres
- Alloy V-brakes for confident, responsive stopping power
- Adjustable saddle and handlebars for a growing rider
The Ridgeback Dimension 26 offers a premium, lightweight ride designed to grow with your child. Whether it's cycling to school, weekend rides, or exploring new trails, this bike gives older kids the confidence and comfort they need to keep riding happily.
Ridgeback has been making bikes for all kinds of riders since 1983, and understands what an important part bikes play in the lives of many, many people in the UK. From flat bar mountain and touring bikes to comfortable commuters and children’s bikes all the way to E-Bikes, Ridgeback leads the way in making practical and fun bikes designed to fit in with your lifestyle.
From the UK’s first MTB in 1983, through the Roxy, the introduction of the Urban series in 1998, the Genesis Day 03 flat bar road bike in 2001, the Dual Track 29er and the 25th anniversary R25, Ridgeback Bikes have been helping people get out and about for 40 years now.
For the modern Ridgeback range, E-Bikes are absolutely the present and the future. Cycling isn’t always about fun or fitness, sometimes (or even most of the time) it’s an incredibly powerful tool for just getting around without using a car. For that type of urban mobility, E-Bikes are the perfect solution which is why the Ridgeback range contains multiple different models at different price points so that you have a choice no matter where you are or where you need to get to.
But that’s not to say that Ridgeback has ignored the non-E-Bike, not at all. The range still has classic, powered bikes from £400 all the way up to £1,199.99, making sure there is a choice for every rider, no matter their budget. The other fundamental is to make bikes that complement lifestyle, not hinder it. That means every Ridgeback uses quality parts to make sure that they keep going for longer and wont let you down when you need them most.
The other fundamental part of Ridgeback bikes is the kids bikes. It starts with the Scoot and Scoot XL balance bikes that are designed to teach kids the fundamentals of bike riding without throwing pedalling into the mix and goes all the way up to the almost-adult-sized Dimension 26, Ridgeback’s kids bikes are proper bikes, not toys. That means they’re made to withstand the beating that kids can inflict and come back ready for more, they wont need a trip to the bike shop every 5mins because that’s doesn’t benefit anyone.
Bottom Bracket :
VP Sealed Cartridge 68/122.5mm
Brake Levers :
Tektro TX-316AG
Brakes :
Promax TX-107C V-Brake
Cassette Freewheel :
Shimano CS-HG200-7 12-32T
Chain :
KMC Z7
Chain Set :
Samox SAC-03 / 36T / 160 mm
Grip Tape :
Ridgeback
Headset :
Ridgeback Alloy 1 1/8""""
Pedals :
Resin Junior
Rear Derailleur :
Shimano Altus RD-M310
Rims :
Rigida 26"""" / 32h
Saddle :
Ridgeback
Seat Post :
Alloy 27.2 x 250 mm
Shifters :
Shimano SLM310 Rapid Fire 7 Speed
Spokes :
Steel 14 g
Stem :
Alloy / 40mm 1 1/8"""" / 31.8mm Barbore
Tyres :
Vee Speedster 26 x 1.75
Wheel Size :
26 inch
Fork :
6061 Heat Treated Aluminium
Fork Material :
Alloy
Frame Material :
Alloy
Specification Disclaimer :
Ridgeback reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Ridgeback will always ensure that these changes do not detract from the ride experience of the bike.
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ONE SIZE
- 150 to 165
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| Stem Length | 40 |
| Handle Bar Width | 560 |
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| Stem Length | 40 |
| Handle Bar Width | 560 |
CLICK & COLLECT: Free
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BIKE BUILD & DELIVERY: £50
Get your new bicycle or frame delivered straight to your door. Includes professional bike build, safety checks and pre delivery inspection, packing and shipment. We aim to get bikes despatched within 7 working days however this may vary during very busy periods. We use a premium two man delivery service to deliver all of our bikes and frames to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. The courier will message you directly with updates on your order. Please note, a signature is required to confirm proof of delivery. Please note that free delivery on promotional items may be available. To confirm eligibility, please check the basket during the checkout process or call us on 0208 385 3400
RETURNS: We hope you’re happy with your purchase. If you’re not perfectly satisfied and the order was placed in the last 30 days, you can contact us to arrange a returns collection. We can only accept bikes or frames that have not been used or ridden. The original box and packaging should be used. Please read our full returns policy here.