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Schwinn Piston 16" Kids' Bike - Black/Blue/Red

$149.99

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About this item

Highlights

  • SmartStart bikes are an incredible feat of kid-size engineering. From top to bottom, they’re designed to outsmart physics and help kids in motion stay in motion.
  • Single-speed drivetrain is simple to use and easy to maintain.
  • Includes both rear coaster brake and front caliper brake; easing the transition to a bigger, hand-brake-only bike when they’re ready.
  • Features removable training wheels and handlebar number plate.
  • 16-inch wheels fit riders 38 to 48 inches tall. Tool-free adjustable saddle allows the bike to grow with your child.

Description

Help your child learn to ride with the 16" Schwinn Piston kids sidewalk bike! This rad little ride has a sweet "big kid" look, thanks to the awesome graphics on the seat, chain guard and handlebar number plate. Since fit is key, the Piston features SmartStart technology: a major feat of kid-size engineering designed to outsmart physics so kids in motion stay in motion. Thanks to the tool-free adjustable seat post, your child won't need a new bike after their next growth spurt. Combine the great riding experience with the Schwinn limited lifetime warranty (for as long as you own the bike), and the Piston is a parent and child favorite.
Dimensions (Overall): 43 Inches (L), 30.71 Inches (H) x 22.05 Inches (W)
Weight: 78 Pounds
Holds up to: 100 Pounds
Features: Adjustable Seat Height
Suggested Age: 3-4 Years
Bicycle Frame Material: Steel
Rim Material: Steel
Gear Speeds: 1
Pedal Material: Plastic
Seat Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, Tools Not Provided
Includes: Training Wheels
Wheel height: 16"
Tire Type: Smooth
Bicycle frame size: 10"
Maximum Handlebar Height: 130 Millimeter
Maximum Seat Height: 200 Millimeter
Tire Width: 2.12 Inches
Adjustable Seat: Yes
Bicycle Frame Type: Step-Over
Adjustable Handlebar: Yes
Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 82250975
UPC: 038675262874
Item Number (DPCI): 082-03-4461
Origin: Imported
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bikes
Bike Wheel Size Average Height Average Age
12" 26"-38" 2-5
14" 28"-42" 2-5
16" 38"-48" 3-7
18" 42"-52" 5-9
20" 48"-56" 7-13
24" 54"-62" 10-15
26" 5'2"+ 14+
27" 5'2"+ 14+
27.5" 5'2"+ 14+
28" 5'2"+ 14+
29"+ 5'2"+ 14+
Folding Bike 4'6"+ 10+

All sizes in inches unless otherwise noted.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 37.5 inches length x 18.4 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 29.7 pounds
This item ships in its manufacturer’s packaging, revealing what’s inside. ·

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Can you add a kickstand?

submitted by BH - 4 months ago
  • A: Hi. Yes, we recommend checking into an adjustable kickstand through our primary retailers. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does this have a kickstand

submitted by Skozer - 6 months ago
  • A: Great question, this product does not have a kickstand. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this bike suitable for age 4, 37.5 inches tall and 15 inch inseam.

submitted by GrandmaL - 7 months ago
  • A: This product has 16-inch wheels to fit rider 38 to 48 inches tall. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you remove the training wheels?

submitted by Mary - 7 months ago
  • A: Yes! For step on removing the training wheel, please see your manual.

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 7 months ago
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Q: Are the pedals supposed to move on theirs own when the bike (wheel) in motion? I'm trying to teach my son how to use his legs but the pedals stay stationary

submitted by Family2022 - 8 months ago
  • A: Hi, that's a great question. Yes, the pedals will rotate freely. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 8 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can the pedals come off, to use as a balance bike?

submitted by dishwashing diva - 10 months ago
  • A: Hi! The pedals may be removed however, this product is not intended to be used as a balance bike. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: does it have a kick stand if you don't want the training wheels>

submitted by Nana - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi, that's a great question. This does not come manufactured with a kickstand. Thanks!

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 11 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does it come with Training wheels?

submitted by SadPanda - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi. Yes, this model will come manufactured with training wheels. Regards,

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi- what is the weight (lbs) of this bike when assembled?

submitted by ELVA - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi. Great question! This product weighs 22.55 (lbs.) Best regards,

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi, if shipped, will it be assembled?

submitted by Syl - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi. No, this will be shipped pre-assembled in a box. Some assembly and tools are required. Best regards,

    submitted bySchwinnCustomerSupport - 1 year ago
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Guests are saying

This bike has received mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its vibrant design and suitability for young riders. However, assembly issues and quality concerns have been highlighted, particularly regarding the instructions and durability. While some guests found it easy to assemble and enjoyable for their children, others faced significant challenges with parts and functionality. Overall, it may serve well for short-term use but has raised concerns about long-term reliability.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    3.2 out of 5 stars with 146 reviews
    comfort: 3.37 out of 5
    quality: 2.94 out of 5
    value: 3.01 out of 5
    46% would recommend
    89 recommendations
    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    6 July, 2025Verified purchase

    Not good

    Not a value for money bike, not good compared to other common brands.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 5 months ago
    Hello. Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention!
    RRR
    comfort: 3 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    18 April, 2025Verified purchase

    looks are deceiving

    1. hand grips have terrible smell that transfers to hands 2. front tire flat and will not inflate 3. Tires have terrible rubber smell worse than car tires
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 8 months ago
    Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would love to learn more so we can help. Generally, it is normal for tires and grips to have a rubber smell. This will fade over time and use. For assistance with the tube, please Text us 866-450-0414 or call 800-626-2811. Looking forward to hearing from you! Negative reviews
    grandparent
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    20 March, 2025Verified purchase

    Cheap, fragile, avoid!

    The quality of this bike falls far below the Schwinn name. I've been riding Schwinn bikes for 30 years, my wife and I even have ours from college still. This bike broke so fast, the entire barrings, pedal assembly, chain all broke while my 5 year old rode slowly in a open space with training wheels on. I opened a warranty claim right away and schwinn denied it, now I'm pleading my case to their higher ups to get anything replaced. Spend $100+ on any other bike and get the store warranty as well.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 9 months ago
    Hi Cody. Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
    Cody
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    14 November, 2024Verified purchase

    Bike

    Very Nice !!! My son love it !!!
    Bike
    quality: 5 out of 5
    comfort: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    26 October, 2024

    Not sure where my left pedal is!?

    Instructions are terrible and we received two right pedals? 🫠
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
    Hi. We're sorry to hear that. It sounds like you may need some assistance from our Consumer Care Team. Please reach out to our Consumer Care Center and we'd be happy to assist! We can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
    Am
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    25 August, 2024Verified purchase

    Assembly Feedback

    Just completed assembling this bike for my son's birthday gift. The instructions are difficult to follow, and I began to realize the assembly instructions were meant to be more than one model. As for the quality, it has some scratches already, and part of the branding is deformed. I have a foam protector but it doesn't seem to fit the bar, so it's useless. I'm sure my son will like it and I don't expect it to be his forever bike, so I'm okay with the purchase overall.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
    Hi. Thank you for your valuable feedback! Best Regards.
    M_talamantes09
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    21 August, 2024Verified purchase

    The front tire came off missing wheel baring

    My 5 year old was riding this bike when the front wheel came off causing him to fall and break skin. He got this bike for his birthday in April and all of sudden the bike fell apart. The wheel baring just fell out while riding! Very scary and glad he did not need stitches
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
    Hi Ashley. We're sorry to hear about your experience. We'd like to gather more information from you and assist you with this issue. We ask that you please reach out to our Consumer Care team. You may direct message us your information on Facebook, Instagram, or X, or we can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
    Ashley
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    14 July, 2024

    good luck

    As almost all the other reviews mentioned, the assembly instructions are absolutely useless. I ended up finding a video on youtube to help me figure out how to finally put this thing together. I also ended up having to remove the brakes just to be able to get the front tire on. The seat seems extremely uncomfortable as well, which is incredibly disappointing since Schwinn used to be a name that meant quality and reliability.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
    Hi Amanda. We're so sorry to hear about your experience with our product, and we appreciate your feedback! Best Regards.
    Amanda
    comfort: 2 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    6 June, 2024Verified purchase

    Cheaply made

    This bike is cheaply made. The wheels don’t spin as freely as they should.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're sorry to hear that. Within warranty, we'd be happy to provide replacements for those that may have arrived damaged. We ask you to please reach out to us at 800-626-2811, Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. We are also available via DM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please have your bike’s model number and date code handy. These can be found on a black and silver sticker on the frame above the pedal area. Warm Regards
    Grandma
    value: 2 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    comfort: 3 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    18 May, 2024Verified purchase

    Quality bike for a good price

    This has been perfect for my almost 5 year old. We had bought a cheaper bike from another retailer that broke apart. Lesson learned, you get what you pay for, and the quality of this bike is worth paying!
    Jess A
    quality: 5 out of 5
    comfort: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    2 May, 2024Verified purchase

    Nice kids bike!

    This was very easy to assemble and took about 30 minutes. Not sure why others had problems - and NO, the handlebars are not backwards! You loosen the top bolt and they flip down to install on the bike. They are packed in that position to fit in the box!!! My grandson is going to have so much fun with his new bike!
    footballmomnva
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    21 April, 2024

    Too big for 3 years old

    Excellent bike but too big for 3 years old. 16 in is for 4 years old
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're so sorry to hear about your experience with our product, and we appreciate your feedback! Best Regards.
    Not for 3 years old
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    23 December, 2023Verified purchase

    Poorly manufactured, overpriced

    Assembly very difficult, brake does not work, poorly manufactured. Definitely better options out there, especially for this price.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're so sorry to hear about your experience with our product, and we appreciate your feedback! Best Regards.
    Kcw
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    27 November, 2023

    Bad directions

    Nice bike once you realize the directions do not match the bike itself. Pretty much had to put it together by just guessing because the directions were way way way off. Maybe an older version? schwinn needs to do a major update for the directions and make it user friendly… and correct. Otherwise it’s a good bike.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi there: We appreciate your review! Our instruction manuals are for the general type of bike you have; they are not model-specific. Thanks so much for this helpful feedback!
    Cooper53015
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 October, 2023

    Trash

    Front brakes would not work due to brone. cable. Absolute garbage. Do not buy
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi J. We're sorry to hear that. Within warranty, we'd be happy to provide replacements for those that may have arrived damaged. We ask you to please reach out to us at 800-626-2811, Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. We are also available via DM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please have your bike’s model number and date code handy. These can be found on a black and silver sticker on the frame above the pedal area. Warm Regards
    J
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    5 October, 2023Verified purchase

    break cable

    break cable broken. First day we purchased and put together it didn't work.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're so sorry to hear this. It sounds like you could use some assistance from our Consumer Care Center! Please reach out to us at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. For faster service, please have your bike’s model number and date code handy. These can be found on a black and silver sticker on the frame above the pedal area. Warmly,
    break cable broken
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    29 August, 2023

    Perfect for 6yo

    it was easy to install as breaks where all set up. size is perfect based on specs. colors are nice and bright. pedals turn nicely. I couldn't get the plastic face on the handles. not a big deal. wish it had a kickstand as we are not using the training wheels.
    Vicorkia
    comfort: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 August, 2023

    Poor quality, not great for kids at all

    Company has gone downhill in quality. Not only was it a pain to assemble, but the bike is way to hard to pedal for a child.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're so sorry to hear this. It sounds like you could use some assistance from our Consumer Care Center! Please reach out to us at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. We are also available via DM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For faster service, please have your bike’s model number and date code handy. These can be found on a black and silver sticker on the frame above the pedal area. Warm Regards.
    DS
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    comfort: 2 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    11 August, 2023

    Two Left Pedals

    The bike came with two left Pedals-- and the one that says "right" won't screw properly because its really a left. My son is crying now at 9 pm at night - wanting to go to Target and get a new bike. So disappointing. I should have read the reviews that have endless comments about missing parts. Target please assist us in getting the right pedal.
    1 reply from SchwinnCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
    Hi. We're sorry to hear that. Within warranty, we'd be happy to provide replacements for those that may have arrived missing. We ask you to please reach out to us at 800-626-2811, Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. We are also available via DM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please have your bike’s model number and date code handy. These can be found on a black and silver sticker on the frame above the pedal area. Warm Regards
    Display Name
    comfort: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    1 April, 2023Verified purchase

    Spring gift

    Grandson is enjoying riding it!
    Grandmother
    comfort: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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