Need hlp sizing a bike for my son.?

Erik G

My son will be 5 on Jan 1st :) and he is big for his age about 3ft in height and 50 to 55 Lbs. I was thinking a 16 inch would be a good size just not sure. I know it sounds weird that I'm asking but Mom is being very difficult and we are currently in the middle of a custody hearing that after all is said and done he will be with me 50% of the time :) so I don't have him yet to get an accurate size. Ugh I wish I could find that perfect world where things like this don't happen. Anyways if there are any parents out there that have a similar size boy can tell me the appropriate size to get I would greatly appreciate it thanx.

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Erik,
I'm happy you will have equal custody, I fought hard for it and failed. Now you're here asking for advice about your son's bike - very cool.

Yes, even if he's big for 5 he still needs a 16" wheeled bike. Kids bikes are cheap and it's silly to buy one that will fit in 2 years! A good fitting bike during this time when he will be two wheeling in the next year or so is important.

I have two girls 9 & 11 now and I been though this. I'm really into cycling so my girls benefited from it. Your son may out grow it in a year but it's much better than having it too big and him being frustrated attempting to use it.

Keep the tires hard the seat up so his knees aren't bent too much and oil the chain. That's about all I've done for my girl's 12, 16, 20 and 24" bikes.

Good luck and cherish all the time you are together. It goes so fast. Get yourself a bike and ride with him.

Merry Christmas

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

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!

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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.

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Kids bike help please!?

C W

Ok now I am looking at getting my son a bike (either for christmas or his birthday) and at the moment he is 36 inches tall and weights 37 lbs, now should I get him a 12in bike with training wheels or a 16in bike with training wheels? Oh and he might go through a growth spurt soon according to his doctor b/c he has been the same height and weight for over 8 mo.

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If he's going to go through a growth spurt soon, I recommend the 16 inch bike with training wheels. You can always adjust the seat to various heights. One helpful hint: be sure to keep the receipt. I always find this useful when purchasing gifts for little kids. Sometimes you would choose the wrong colored toys or pick up something that they don't like. With the receipt you can return it and even bring them along when you return it and have them choose out something that they like in the store. If they choose it out, there's absolutely no reason why they won't like the toy!

My 9yr old is terrified to learn to ride a bike.He is small-50lb,50in,what bike/training wheels should I get?

unimpresse

I would like to find a bike maybe a cruising type, low to the ground or something. He is afraid of heights. I've tried to teach him with other bikes but the training wheels are so flippin small and offer him no assurance. I wish they made a older kids cool trike not a green machine or anything but a bike with 2 bigger studier training wheels. Please let me know if you have any information or suggestions. Thank you so much!

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He needs your assurance that he can ride a 2 wheeler - not the training wheels.

A 20 inch bike is what you want. (or 16 inch if 20 is too big)
But most 20 inche bikes will have a problem as follows :
For the perfect seat height for pedaling it (the seat) won't be perfect for flat foot learning. And in "older cautious" kids they really need that flat foot on the ground to feel good about doing it.

Here' a 20 " townie that fixes that problem - I am sure there are others out there but generally that's what you want - the seat set up for correct pedal distance and flat foot on ground too. It's a little pricey - but I am sure there are other brands liek this. Ask at bike shops for - flat foot designed bike like a townie.
http://davidscycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=2824
Whatever you buy for him have him go with you to sit on the bike. My son has 3 bikes because some were too big at first -he is small too.
I would say don't bother with training wheels they are just a crutch. Instead get him Razor scooter (19 at target ) before you get the bike. It uses similar balance technique as bike riding -steering for the balance etc...But it's a little less scary - one foot on scooter and one on ground....with no bike between your legs.

And when he can ride the scooter - and balance riding it for more than 15 feet or so - then put him on the bike.
But take off the pedals of the bike first - and no training wheels. Have him sit on the bike and push with both feet and steer and balance and use his feet to push hisself . Have him use his feet to stop and balance as needed - tell him to think of it as a scooter with a seat.
When he can do this well both slow and fast (slow is more important it teaches balance) - then put the pedals back on and have him try to ride it - while you hold on to him and let go.

Tell him he can do it and mean it. Because he really can.
If he gets scarred ...go back to the scooter....he may need a gentle push (emotionally) once in a while.
Our son decided he never wanted to ride a bike again when we took off training wheels. All the other kids on the street were riding 2 wheel bikes while he rode a big wheel and didn't care. Until we gave him an emotional push ...with some fussing (an emotional pushes) he did it over about 4 days time.

For you it might take a week or 2 (or more) - that's OK. Don't give up and encorage him to never give up, there will always be tomorrow. But training wheels tell him it's OK to give up.

Riding a bike is like life in many ways - teaches self reliance, freedom, confidence and that sometimes you just fall down. But you have to never give up and get back up and try again. It's not easy - And it can also teach hard work - your kid's worth it.

I can't really remember riding a bike with training wheels but boy do I remember the first few times I rode a 2 wheeler by myself...I felt BIG and I could do it and it's a great self asteem builder.
He needs you not training wheels.
And when he does it - celebrate his achievement.

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My 9yr old is terrified to learn to ride a bike.He is small-50lb,50in,what bike/training wheels should I get?

unimpresse

I would like to find a bike maybe a cruising type, low to the ground or something. He is afraid of heights. I've tried to teach him with other bikes but the training wheels are so flippin small and offer him no assurance. I wish they made a older kids cool trike not a green machine or anything but a bike with 2 bigger studier training wheels. Please let me know if you have any information or suggestions. Thank you so much!

Answer
He needs your assurance that he can ride a 2 wheeler - not the training wheels.

A 20 inch bike is what you want. (or 16 inch if 20 is too big)
But most 20 inche bikes will have a problem as follows :
For the perfect seat height for pedaling it (the seat) won't be perfect for flat foot learning. And in "older cautious" kids they really need that flat foot on the ground to feel good about doing it.

Here' a 20 " townie that fixes that problem - I am sure there are others out there but generally that's what you want - the seat set up for correct pedal distance and flat foot on ground too. It's a little pricey - but I am sure there are other brands liek this. Ask at bike shops for - flat foot designed bike like a townie.
http://davidscycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=2824
Whatever you buy for him have him go with you to sit on the bike. My son has 3 bikes because some were too big at first -he is small too.
I would say don't bother with training wheels they are just a crutch. Instead get him Razor scooter (19 at target ) before you get the bike. It uses similar balance technique as bike riding -steering for the balance etc...But it's a little less scary - one foot on scooter and one on ground....with no bike between your legs.

And when he can ride the scooter - and balance riding it for more than 15 feet or so - then put him on the bike.
But take off the pedals of the bike first - and no training wheels. Have him sit on the bike and push with both feet and steer and balance and use his feet to push hisself . Have him use his feet to stop and balance as needed - tell him to think of it as a scooter with a seat.
When he can do this well both slow and fast (slow is more important it teaches balance) - then put the pedals back on and have him try to ride it - while you hold on to him and let go.

Tell him he can do it and mean it. Because he really can.
If he gets scarred ...go back to the scooter....he may need a gentle push (emotionally) once in a while.
Our son decided he never wanted to ride a bike again when we took off training wheels. All the other kids on the street were riding 2 wheel bikes while he rode a big wheel and didn't care. Until we gave him an emotional push ...with some fussing (an emotional pushes) he did it over about 4 days time.

For you it might take a week or 2 (or more) - that's OK. Don't give up and encorage him to never give up, there will always be tomorrow. But training wheels tell him it's OK to give up.

Riding a bike is like life in many ways - teaches self reliance, freedom, confidence and that sometimes you just fall down. But you have to never give up and get back up and try again. It's not easy - And it can also teach hard work - your kid's worth it.

I can't really remember riding a bike with training wheels but boy do I remember the first few times I rode a 2 wheeler by myself...I felt BIG and I could do it and it's a great self asteem builder.
He needs you not training wheels.
And when he does it - celebrate his achievement.

What Motocross Bike should i get?

NO!!!!!!!!

I am stepping up to a bigger dirtbike and i was wondering what bike would be best. A YZ85 or a YZ125. I am stepping up from a CRF100 and i have about 4 years of riding experience. I am going to be 16 years old in two weeks, I am 5 foot 8 inches tall and i weigh roughly 120 pounds. So what would be the best bet??

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like that kid said the 250 has literally ass loads of low end and even more top end power. however, having a bike that will stand straight up in every gear with no effort by you may not be the best choice off an xr100. the 125 is a great bike. it has lots of power, but you have the choice of using it. The top end power is intense, but if you want to putt around in trails it'll do that too. You are too tall to actually use the 85 like its meant to be used.

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What Motocross Bike should i get?

NO!!!!!!!!

I am stepping up to a bigger dirtbike and i was wondering what bike would be best. A YZ85 or a YZ125. I am stepping up from a CRF100 and i have about 4 years of riding experience. I am going to be 16 years old in two weeks, I am 5 foot 8 inches tall and i weigh roughly 120 pounds. So what would be the best bet??

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like that kid said the 250 has literally ass loads of low end and even more top end power. however, having a bike that will stand straight up in every gear with no effort by you may not be the best choice off an xr100. the 125 is a great bike. it has lots of power, but you have the choice of using it. The top end power is intense, but if you want to putt around in trails it'll do that too. You are too tall to actually use the 85 like its meant to be used.

Need hlp sizing a bike for my son.?

Erik G

My son will be 5 on Jan 1st :) and he is big for his age about 3ft in height and 50 to 55 Lbs. I was thinking a 16 inch would be a good size just not sure. I know it sounds weird that I'm asking but Mom is being very difficult and we are currently in the middle of a custody hearing that after all is said and done he will be with me 50% of the time :) so I don't have him yet to get an accurate size. Ugh I wish I could find that perfect world where things like this don't happen. Anyways if there are any parents out there that have a similar size boy can tell me the appropriate size to get I would greatly appreciate it thanx.

Answer
Erik,
I'm happy you will have equal custody, I fought hard for it and failed. Now you're here asking for advice about your son's bike - very cool.

Yes, even if he's big for 5 he still needs a 16" wheeled bike. Kids bikes are cheap and it's silly to buy one that will fit in 2 years! A good fitting bike during this time when he will be two wheeling in the next year or so is important.

I have two girls 9 & 11 now and I been though this. I'm really into cycling so my girls benefited from it. Your son may out grow it in a year but it's much better than having it too big and him being frustrated attempting to use it.

Keep the tires hard the seat up so his knees aren't bent too much and oil the chain. That's about all I've done for my girl's 12, 16, 20 and 24" bikes.

Good luck and cherish all the time you are together. It goes so fast. Get yourself a bike and ride with him.

Merry Christmas

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What were those little plastic bikes we had as kids in the 80s?

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Summer Day

They had 3 wheels like a tricycle and were low to the ground.
What were the called?

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You are definitely thinking of Big Wheels. Here's an example of a Classic Big Wheel: http://www.amazon.com/Big-Wheels-16-inch-Original/dp/B0001A866O My grandmother saved up toothpaste upc's and sent for a Crest Big Wheel for me when I was a young child in the 1980s. I loved it!

Do these make good work-outs as an alternative option for lifting weights or jogging?

The_Irish_

As an exercise, I invented my own work-out routine. Several times a week, I go next to the wall, and take my arms and begin to exert my strength against the wall which tires out my body, I keep my strength exerted for a certain amount of time. Another thing instead of doing squats, I bend my legs in squat position and hold my body there until I get tired. Along with that during my day, I consume two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with two glasses of milk. At times, I go to the park and work on my pull-ups, I made it to at least eleven. I think I am doing pretty good not to mention I am going to the ninth grade so I figure I have to be strong.
Brian, you do realize peanut butter is filled with protein, correct? You may be telling the truth about running a mile under 5 minutes but I think you are only bluffing about the other stuff. Since it takes protein to build muscle, all the other body-builders would know that, the only person who doesn't seem to know is you. So in other words, if you were that strong, you'd seriously need to know peanut butter is a step. Another thing, I said nothing about losing weight, I am skinny so I am trying to build muscle and a bit of fat. (If needed.)

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Anaerobics, weather you call it âlifting weightsâ, âweight liftingâ, âstrength trainingâ, âcalisthenicsâ, âusing small free weightsâ are all different ways to improve your muscle mass.

Calisthenics (using your own body as weight, doing pushups, squats, lunges, crunches or calves raises) are not an âalternative option" for jogging or any other aerobics activities (biking, swimming...) aimed to improve cardiovascular health. You will improve your aerobics if you strengthen your muscle with anaerobics.
You should do both aerobics and anaerobics, the latter to improve the former.


You did not invent wall push-upsâ¦you do those when you cannot handle floor pushups (if youâre an average woman/girl or a teenage boy).
You should still progress by a couple of reps each session if you eat the right high carbs meals 2 hours prior and a high protein diet, making sure you get enough rest days and enough sleep.
Each time you go back one inch from the wall, itâs another challenge and you go back down to 8 reps (use a ruler).
Then when the reps are time consuming, you go down in incline.
You can get down to 45 degree angle (desk/drawer pushups), even if youâre a teen lacking adult male hormones.

I donât get what you mean by âfor a certain amount of timeââ¦just go to muscle failure.

Donât hold your squats as youâre not engaging your quads, hamstrings and gluteus the right way. Maybe review your form if you get joints issues (knees, hips) as squats are VERY hard to perform with good form, especially if you follow YouTube videos made by nincompoops.
In fact, squats are the most unnatural body position ever when doing calisthenics, so you need counterbalance to not hurt your knees (never, ever, ever get you knee ahead of your toes, your lower leg should always be perpendicular to the floor).
You can hold on to someone or do door squats and hold on to a thin towel wrapped around each side of the door knobs (use a sturdy door) and still make sure that if you let go, youâll safely fall without bumping your head on anything (I advise beginners to put a baby mattress on the floor behind them and practice falling backward on it to make sure their head is secure).

The PB&J sandwich are greatâ¦legumes (peanuts, which are from the pea family, not true nuts but they contain healthy dietary fats) + grains (bread, make it whole-wheat) = complete protein + jelly (carbs) = a complete food sandwich with complete protein, carbs and dietary fats. Two glasses of milk (make sure itâs whole milk for kids and teens who are still growing and need the dietary fats) = 16 more grams of protein + calciumâ¦

If youâre 15yo, you can drink 4 glasses of whole milk or get some of you calcium some other ways like with other dairies (yogurts, cheeseâ¦) and from fish (sardines and salmon with bones), greens, peas, beans (kidney beans, black beans...), almonds and veggies (especially the cabbage family like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, radishes, turnip greens, collard greens). Just one serving of collard greens has 100mg of calcium (growing teenagers and pregnant women need the most calcium, like 1,300mg/day).



Good high protein food are dairies (milk, cheese, yogurts...Greek yogurts have 14 to 16 grams of protein), eggs (whites and no more than one yolk a day), meat, fish and poultry (do not eat the skin), legumes (beans, peas, lentils, including soy milk and tofu that comes from soybeans which are legumes), grains (rice, maize...called corn in the US, whole-wheat pasta and bread, rye, buckwheat, oats, millet...) and nuts/seeds (peanut butter included, even if peanuts are not nuts but are from the pea family, so theyâre legumes).
Combine legumes and grains and youâll get complete protein. Like eating a slice of bread with beans, or adding rice to lentils, or peas to pasta, or eating peanut butter with breadâ¦add jelly/jam and you get a PB&J sandwich.
Food with both calcium (for the bones) and protein (for the muscle) is the best like legumes and grains.


All the healthy teens I know are involved in sports, like playing soccer, basketball, running (track team), swimming (swimming team), playing Ultimate, learning martial arts, climbing rock and going up mountains, skiing in winter, going down rivers in kayaks, jumping on trampoline just for fun. They go to the gym to train for strength so they can improve in their sports.

Around the age or 15, they spend more time at the gym during the summer, using gym weight machines to gain 15 pounds of muscle mass (with a high protein diet) so they look big and ripped to face the beginning of the new school year with confidence. Then they lose it during the school year as they have to study to get good grades (and not spend too much time at the gym) but theyâll regain the muscle mass next summer for the next school year.

Get involved in sports. There are lots of opportunities when youâre a teen (before you become an adult with a job, responsibilities and kids).

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Where can you get replacement tires for the things you pull your kids in behind your bike?

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Misty

First, thanks for your time! I don't even know what they are called, but I have one of the things that hook to your bike that I can haul my twins around in. I need to buy new tires for it, and I am totally clueless about where to find them! Help!

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If you are talking a kidde trailer, the tires are sold at the bike shops.

There is a bunch of numbers written on the tires, like 4076 or 16x 1.50 .

many use 16 inch tires

(see site below)

Call the family bike store and ask if they have that size.

If stores a long ways away, shop on the net

What size bike to buy a 4 year old kid who is 3 ft 4 inches tall?

Custom S

Buing a bike for my nephew..ordering it online. I want to get the right size.

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its great
get this bike its 16"

http://www.huckjambikes.com/hj/products.php?item=8586-91

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