What size bike for an 8 year old? Are sized based on tire size?

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Helen S

Looks like the 16 ince wheel bike is the right size, but other info says, buy a 20 inch bike. So which is right? Going to look at used at peoples homes and don't want to waste time looking at the wrong sizes. Help!

Answer
There is a little truth in some answers but... I have 2 young daughters on the small side and have decades of biking experience soooo...

16" is a very small bike. Height is the factor but if your kid is of average height you want a 20" bike. Most all kids ride 20" by 7 for sure. Both my petite girls had 20" bikes at 7. My older one needed a 24" at 10. Kids grow fast, never get a bike they can barely ride now as they will be too big for it by August.

Where can i get a bike cheap for a small kid?

Nic

im a kid im 12 years old im a boy and i am about 4'6-4'7 and i need a cheap bike. either off the internet or a store
i live in windham newhampshire, and im looking for a bike around 100-200 dollars
thanks

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Look on the local ebay ans Craig's list for a good quality used bike. You may have to go with a bike with 24 inch wheels for a proper fit. Have your Dad go with to check out the bikes. You can also try the local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores.

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1685670773.html

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1685162038.html

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1684597569.html

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