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Abigail
My son is 3 1/2 and sat on a 12-Inch bike yesterday. He rode it great but his knees already came up high so I was thinking he needed a 14-Inch bike but they are hard to find. 12 and 16-Inch are common but why no 14-Inch? I think a 16-Inch would be too big but the 12" look small. Any suggestions?
If 14" bikes aren't made, would a 16" bike be okay or should he be on a too small 12"?
I saw one 14" bike at Toys R Us and none, anywhere else.
Answer
The standard 12, 16, 20, 24 etc. exists because the 4" gap is considered small enough to accommodate all riders. Kids bikes are one size frame (in general - but there are size differences) At 3 1/2 I would think a 12" wheeled bike would work. Was the seat all the way down when he rode it? If so you can simply raise the seat - you'll need to do this a couple times a year to keep up with his growth. Usually, by the time the seat is as high as it can go, the next size with the seat set low will work. Because kids grow so fast the in-between sizes really aren't needed.
Unless your boy is very big for his age, I'm sure a 12" would be fine with the seat adjusted. He'll out grow it but kids bikes are so cheap it's usually not a cash issue. If you can't afford it, buy a used one at a garage sale etc. Also, friends, neighbors and family are usually looking to give old ones away, like you'll be doing in a few years. And if indeed a 16" is really in order check it out on him at the store. If he won't be riding until spring then maybe a 16" will fit in 6 months.
Be sure to check his bike out over the year. My kids are the only ones in the neighborhood with the seats adjusted right, tires pumped up, chain lubed and brakes in good working order.
I'm very attentive to my kid's bikes as I'm really into cycling. My 2 daughters have progressed fine from 12" to 16" to 24" now... and I'm a picky dad when it comes to bikes. The sizes worked fine.
The standard 12, 16, 20, 24 etc. exists because the 4" gap is considered small enough to accommodate all riders. Kids bikes are one size frame (in general - but there are size differences) At 3 1/2 I would think a 12" wheeled bike would work. Was the seat all the way down when he rode it? If so you can simply raise the seat - you'll need to do this a couple times a year to keep up with his growth. Usually, by the time the seat is as high as it can go, the next size with the seat set low will work. Because kids grow so fast the in-between sizes really aren't needed.
Unless your boy is very big for his age, I'm sure a 12" would be fine with the seat adjusted. He'll out grow it but kids bikes are so cheap it's usually not a cash issue. If you can't afford it, buy a used one at a garage sale etc. Also, friends, neighbors and family are usually looking to give old ones away, like you'll be doing in a few years. And if indeed a 16" is really in order check it out on him at the store. If he won't be riding until spring then maybe a 16" will fit in 6 months.
Be sure to check his bike out over the year. My kids are the only ones in the neighborhood with the seats adjusted right, tires pumped up, chain lubed and brakes in good working order.
I'm very attentive to my kid's bikes as I'm really into cycling. My 2 daughters have progressed fine from 12" to 16" to 24" now... and I'm a picky dad when it comes to bikes. The sizes worked fine.
Is $175 a good deal for a 1996 trek 930 Singletrack?
Q.V.
I'm interested in a getting a starter mountain bike. I found this on craiglist:
Trek 930 Singletrack 16 1/2 inch frame. Includes new saddle, new urban tires, fenders, rear rack, and two water bottle cages. $175.
Is a $175 too much for a 14 year old bike?
Answer
It depends on how much it fits what you were looking for
-looking for a Steel framed mountain bike
-Fits you perfectly (take to bike shop)
-components shift perfectly and frame in great shape
Any of those missing it isn't worth $50 to you but otherwise I personnaly would jump on it.
I have the guys version of this bike as it was my first bike that fit me that got me into cycling. I still use the bike for mountain bike and pulling my kids in a bike trailer and I love it. Got it a few years ago in Atlanta for $150 (had chipped paint and dent in frame). Put a lot of miles on it and love it. It it comes with the stock seat throw it in the trash as it is like sitting on a brick.
It depends on how much it fits what you were looking for
-looking for a Steel framed mountain bike
-Fits you perfectly (take to bike shop)
-components shift perfectly and frame in great shape
Any of those missing it isn't worth $50 to you but otherwise I personnaly would jump on it.
I have the guys version of this bike as it was my first bike that fit me that got me into cycling. I still use the bike for mountain bike and pulling my kids in a bike trailer and I love it. Got it a few years ago in Atlanta for $150 (had chipped paint and dent in frame). Put a lot of miles on it and love it. It it comes with the stock seat throw it in the trash as it is like sitting on a brick.
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