What does BMX mean? Are the handle bars father away from the seat than in a normal bike? do the handle bars sit higher?
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I think it means bicycle motor cross, but I'm not an expert. I do know that this bicycle is rugged, and my daughter loves it. The handle bars do sit a little higher and forward, presumably in the BMX style. Although it is probably rugged enough, and built for BMX, our daughter just loves using it around our neighborhood. Our younger daughter has been trying to climb onto it as well, and the training wheels have proven sturdy enough for a 2-year old trying to pull up on it. Overall, it is a great bike!
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BMX is an acronym for Bicycle Motocross with the 'X' representing 'cross'. Bikes patterned in this racing style are called BMX bikes. In the case of this Flower Power bike, the handlebars are the standard geometry for the 16 inch frame, which is to say they are not farther away than a normal bike. The handlebars and seat height can both be adjusted, higher or lower and based on the photo appear higher than normal.
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It is titled BMX because of the off road tires that it has on it. The handle bars are normal height and normal distance from the seat.
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BMX refers to the style. It's a dirt bike with knobby tires. Unlike some bikes that have smooth street tires.As far as I can tell, the handlebars are not any further away, but they are adjustable, as is the seat height.It's a good, tough little bike. If you have a kid that you think is going to ride the heck out of their bike, this is the bike. We're still happy with ours...
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The bike is a regular bike. The handle bars are normal. BMX is a name for riding on a dirt race track but the bike is just built like one not necessarily a race bike. Totally love the bike.
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BMX refers to the style. It's a dirt bike with knobby tires. Unlike some bikes that have smooth street tires. As far as I can tell, the handlebars are not any further away, but they are adjustable, as is the seat height. It's a good, tough little bike. If you have a kid that you think is going to ride the heck out of their bike, this is the bike. We're still happy with ours...
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No, not really. But its a fixie so the seat is supposed to be thin and skinny. Its really strong tho! I've had this bike for about 7 months now and its in really really good condition. Considiring I ride the bike 5x a week.
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My bike came mostly assembled. I think all I had to do was put the handle bars and pedals on. And maybe a wheel. Don't actually remember. Everything was already adjusted though. And it anything is not to your liking, the manual explains how to adjust everything. Seat height and handle bar height are easy and that's all I changed. Gearing setting are probably the most confusing but mine was set perfect right out of the box. With all that being said, if I could do over again I would probably get a different bike. I got the Schwinn midmoor. I don't really dislike anything about it but If given the opportunity, I would try another brand or style of bike. Maybe something more "sporty". If that makes any sense. My wife loves hers and we go on long rides often. If you get if I'm sure you will like it. It is very comfortable. Hope I haven't confused your decision even more. Lol. Good luck.
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I have kids bikes that look like motocross bikes. They don't have accessible center bars. The 4 bikes went on easily. After a little adjusting for the wheel location. The smallest I used was a 16 inch.
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Check your bikes there seems to be two different bikes, that or similar, on Amazon.com. the one I purchased has handlebars that are closer. And did not cost as much as the other one.
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The ambiguity in comments you've seen is likely due to the way in which the seat moves... It doesn't raise and lower like a bicycle with a seat post. Instead you move the seat along the diagonal cross bar that the seat is mounted to in order to move your child further from the pedals.
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No they are not really that high. Its the way they took the picture. They handle bars and the seat are adjustable. It was perfect for my 9 year old son.
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John,the STS model you are already sitting straighter.Why would you want to put risers on it?I don't believe there was any changes to the handle bars in size. It's just how high they sit.I do believe there would not be any problem with fit.Have fun riding!
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Yes the seat adjusts pretty high but the handle bars are static. Should be fine tho my 3 y/o (on the small/average side) 6 months ago it was fine and still fine today with room to grow until he's 4 at wich point he should be able to transition to a peddle bike
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Even though I am male and 6 foot 2, I have a few 26inch bicycles and all you have to do is adjust the seat post up. You can always get different handlebars for comfort, but this bike is fine as it is. Just to give you a different reference, my wife and also her daughter who are both at the lower end of the 5 foot range have used this bike. I had to lower the seat all the way down where the seat springs straddle the bike rack and it works for them just fine.
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Sorry the rise is the way the handle bar is made. It brings the handle bar up closer to you . Your arm reach. They will not fit on some mountain bikes. Thanks
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In very layman's terms, its the amount of vertical rise you will get compared to a perfectly straight bar handlebar - ie this bar will move you 5.5 inches more upright. 5.5 inches is a LOT of rise even though it doesn't sound like much - a lot more than I originally anticipated. most Mountain bikes are like an inch or less, and most comfort bikes have maybe 2 or 3 inches. This bar will get you sitting very upright.
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You can set the bike to where you are leaning over on the handlebars or set it where you are sitting pretty much upright without have to reach far for the handlebars. I believe you would be ok with this bike if you adjust the seating position to where you are sitting upright.
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The handlebars have a little play in them. Like any other bike you can loosen the bolt and the neck and the bars will raise, but only a little... If you wanted to raise them higher, a longer goose neck could be purchased to replace the origional one. You can find these on line or ask your local bike shop to get you one.
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Sherry, no the handle bars do not adjust towards the seat. They only adjust up or down. I'm 5"2 and love this bike. It works well for me and I use it 4-5 times a week for almost 1 year now.
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Hi. I am going to answer this tomorrow - it is my dads bike and I know he put on his own seat - so I think the seat adjusts. But I will ask him about the handlebars.
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They are not adjustable. I am also short (5'1)and find it only slightly inconvenient. It's also quite practical just to sit on the bike and pedal and not bother to hold on to the handlebars. Ideally I'd like it if the handlebars were either adjustable or not leaning so far forward to begin with, but I am still making good use of the bike.