Would this bike be suitable for my kid with a 16" inseam? Everything I read says he should ride a bike with 14" wheels but they are hard to find.
1400236
They come in a size small. I think age is a factor. My grandson is an average to tall 7 year old and it is perfect. He has cerebral palsy and can't peddle.
1400237
I'm not totally sure on the inseam thing, but we LOVED this bike! My son got it when he was six because we live in the city and it's just been hard to learn to balance, etc. on busy streets and really bumpy sidewalks. This bike was perfect for that...we are giving him his first new "big boy" bike next week, and he's going to be 8, but I have a feeling it will be hard to let his Go Glider go! If you want your child to learn how to balance, this is a great bike!
1400238
The seat on the Go Glider goes from 17" to 25" so your child would not be able to touch the ground, flat footed, which is the preferred way to learn to ride. I would recommend waiting a bit before purchasing the bike or choosing a 12" bike with a taller seat or choosing a 16" bike with a lower seat. There are a few 14" balance bikes on the market as well.
953493
The twin who is using this bike turned four in July and it is perfect for him now. He is a slight bit bigger than his contemporaries and I am hoping he gets another year out of it. You could talk with bike store about sizing if you want more exacting sizing.
1087602
My wife is 5'2" and she says that she wouldn't be comfortable if she was shorter. However I've seen much shorter girls ride this bike.Ideally you want the measurement of your inseam and not your height. You need an inseam of 28" (I believe) to be comfortable riding this bike. Good luck!
1121532
It is a very small bike - my son is not yet 36" and it is about right - maybe on small side for him. He had a bike w training wheels prior as his first bike and this is the same size. He didn't take to the balance bike - always wants to go back to his bike w training wheels. I think he would have done better w the balance bike if he started w it and not one w training wheels. Good luck!
191843
I think the 14 inch wheels are good for a first bike, even for a taller child. My older son tried the bike out (maybe the size of a 6 year old) and said it was a good ride & the wheels seemed ok for him. The seat can be raised for a talker child.
169738
It's subjective I think, but just know this is tiny. We got it for our average size 18 month old and he fit perfect. I'd consider the next size up bmx style one, so you have more longevity. There are some blog reviews where you can see kids of different ages/sizes on the bike.
1775594
Will likely be way too bigStem alone is 110 mm. The stack is big for this bike anyway. At a 32" inseam you'll be unsafe.Plus cranks are 175 mm. That will leave you with a very unnatural pedal stroke
616088
I bought 12in before my son was 4 years old and he is a little tall. I recommend this bike size before 4 years. I believe he should be good to go for a couple years.
1619406
The Kent bicycles website says 22.5", which is about 57cm. This frame will be a little on the big side compared to traditional sizing (which Squash Player, Chicago mentioned earlier), but you should still be able to fit on this one. I just ordered one, and I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam. I tried the Blue 22.5" GMC Denali at a local store, which I was able to ride comfortably. Amazon has that bike here: GMC Denali Road Bike (Small 19"/48cm Frame, Red)
924848
I would consider the 18 inch bike for her. My daughter is 5 1/2, she's tall for her age and getting close to 50 pounds. The 16 inch bike is starting to look small for her.
1428728
My son is about half that weight and he fits perfectly. So I would say you should maybe find a larger sized bike.
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.
408561
In the picture you are talking about, the kid is the son of the owner of the bike. At its lowest seat position, I can get a comfortable full leg extension with just enough comfort for daily usage. I'd suggest getting a smaller bike like a 50cm. You don't want to be in charge of a return for a box that size. Unless you are still in your growing years, I'd suggest a smaller bike. Hope this helps. I'm 5'4.
1741236
Robert, the bicycle pictured in the Sunlite ad appears to have wheels in the 24 inch range looking at the adjustment bolt placement. Shouldn't have any installation problems if your frame and gear changing mechanisms are similar. I would guess tipover at speed in turns with taller wheels would also be a concern. Can't answer that as I jury rigged a set to work with 16 inch wheels for my grandson,not very tall at all. Ed
2066823
It's a 12-inch, so it may be too short. My toddler used a 12-inch for the longest time and rides a 16 now at age 5. If your little guy is a bit short for his age, then this may work for a while, BUT in the meantime, I'd suggest a 14". A too-small bike can make it just as difficult to learn to ride as a too-large one. Try this one: http://www.amazon.com/Dynacraft-Boys-Baseball-14-Inch-Wheels/dp/B005JHRU2A/ref=sr_1_2?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1381974794&sr=1-2 It's a 14", so it won't be *too* tall or too short. Or this one, if baseball isn't his thing: http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Boys-Bike-14-Inch-Wheels/dp/B0046XOQUC/ref=sr_1_11?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1381974794&sr=1-11
527765
Yes, my daughter uses this bike, and she is quite short and has an inseam less than 26 inches.
950045
It would be a little too tall for you, but you can try to make it work. Some people are able to adapt to bigger bikes. My boyfriend is 5'6" with a 30" inseam, and he was able to make it work, but he was only able to go short distances. The top tube was too long for him, and he was too unnaturally stretched out on the bike.