is this bike suitable for an eight year old child who is a little smaller than average
317046
Although the seat will go down pretty far the handlebars in the illustration are about the lowest, i measured mine and it was40 inches from the ground, at the lowest the seat is 23 in from the pedal at the lowest point on the crank. My 9 year old grandson rides mine but he does not like the gears or the hand brakes
400677
Yes, I think it's probably too small for an 8 year old. I have a 3 and 4 years old grandchildren and they are just about too big for it. Hope this helps...
446182
I think it will be perfect. My son got this bike at age 3 1/2 last Christmas and he was about that size. He is now 40" and is riding it without the training wheels and it is perfect for him.
1561604
My opinion is that this bike might be too small for her. I am 5'6" and I would not want it any smaller. I have long legs and have adjusted the seat way up, so it's OK for me. It's a great bike, but it is on the small side.
91869
You will have to assemble this bike. Also, it is a little too much bike for my 8 year old son.
240782
I think you should be fine unless your son has very short legs. I have this bike and the mini glider. The mini glider is more appropriate for a 2-3 year old.
1561601
The bike is a little big for my 13yr old who is approximately 5'. The seat is adjustable so it shouldn't be a problem for 5'8". It is a nicely made bike. My daughter loved it.
559807
I agree that it's not the weight that will be an issue (my husband and I have both taken a ride). The height will be the issue but not a huge one. I definitely wouldn't but it for an eight year old, but if you're buying it for a younger child, the eight year old could enjoy it also.
1043165
My grandson is 5 and small for his age. The bike in my opinion is perfect for him. I would think the bike with a kid weighing 40 lbs would do fine, but they make a Razor for bigger kids. I think this bike is perfect for kids 4 to 6 yrs old
2136065
This bike will give your son something to grow with. You can always put training wheels on it and then take them off when he's ready. I have a 10 year old and 8 year old that love riding this bike, but they would've been fine with its size at 6 as well.
733662
No! It is a very small bike for a 3-5 year old. I would get her a bigger bike. Check the dimensions.
1053806
Yes, we have a special needs grandchild who is also 8 and is small too, he rides the tricycle just fine as the seat is adjustable.
408013
This bike would be good for ages 7 - 9 years old. I purchased this bike for my 7 year old granddaughter who is 4' tall.
226572
It is an easy bike to peddle, but this bike is for kids who are five and up. If you are looking for a first time bike for a kid younger than that I would go down a size. It is easier to balance a bike when it is closer to the ground.
807806
My 8 year old daughter is 4'2" and the bike fits her well. The seat is down pretty far so there's room to grow. It's a nice bike and easy to put together, seemed comparable in quality to similar single speed bikes at local bike stores that we looked at but almost $100 cheaper.
2160655
Yes. We have owned this bike for about 2 years and it has a very good bike for my now 9 year old son.
1743110
Yes. I would say this bike was perfect for my daughter. She was 2 years old when I got it. She couldn't quite peddle and I knew that would happen. Thats why I went with this bike because of the handle. She learned how to peddle and dont want any more help but i still have the bar just for when we come to a hill. She is almost 4 now and I would say its still in perfect shape.