Bike Size?

[summergirl1211]

Hey ladies! I know we're really late to the game but we're getting Riley a "real" bike for an early birthday present. What size have you gotten your kids? I'm thinking either the 14 or 16 inch but am not sure. Riley's average height, around 40 inches tall right now. Thoughts? Suggestions? 

TIA!

[sarahandeddie]

Avery is 38in and we had to get her a 12in. She couldn't even touch then floor with a 14in. My almost 6 year old just outgrew her 14in and recently moved to a 16in. I doubt you'd need to go to a 16in. They are supposed to be able to touch flat footed.

[xanthepants]

I like the 14" for Cosette. The 12" feels really small for her. We have a hand-me down 16" and it feels too big though she likes to ride it once in a while.

[jennmm]

Anna has to use a 12 inch. She's 39 inches. She can reach the peddles okay on the 12". I'm pretty sure a 14 would be too much for her short legs.

[tribute17]

Thanks for posting this. We are behind as well and just getting his first bike. I think we will go with 14". He is tall.

[babywinks]

Abby had a 14 inch and it fits her really well. She is about average height. I can measure her after nap time. I found a chart somewhere that went by inseam vs just height to help you choose bike height. Or just go try one at Walmart or target to get an idea too.

[summergirl1211]

Thanks ladies! We'll probably take her to target to see what fits her best.

[xanthepants]

I don't know if Target has a lot on display of the little ones. Walmart did though. At least mine didn't. Just a thought.

[cbear]

I'm going to get a 14 inch in hopes she can grow into it a bit

[trixi282]

Jun 20, 2016 12:35:49 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

I don't know if Target has a lot on display of the little ones. Walmart did though. At least mine didn't. Just a thought.

Same - H actually took the girls to walmart today because they were out and J had to go potty or something... anyway, while there they went to look at bikes and Walmart had a bunch of the kid ones assembled (Whereas for the little ones Target keeps them in the box usually, and the display at ours was attached to the shelf).  

Apparently she was starting to ride a 16" around the aisle and was doing good, so although I was leaning towards a 14" I think we'll go ahead with the 16" bike for her birthday.  H was talking about going to get it tomorrow since he's home all day. J is a bit on the taller side and I do feel like she has long legs though (so totally the opposite of me, haha).  So definitely check them out a bit.

[roo1582]

Kayleigh is short (probably around 38/39 inches). She has a 14" but is still a tiny bit on the shorter side for it.

[summergirl1211]

Thanks ladies! I appreciate the advice. Target is our go-to, but I agree that the few times I've glanced they don't really have a lot of small bikes available. Wal-Mart it is then!