14' or 16'?
2006-10-31 14:08:32 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It is not possible to say that because you didnt give us the height of your child.
Technically, the way you should select a bike is:
1: the feet should comfortably reach the pedals and be able to move them without any strain. check the design of the pedals too. They should be wide enough to accomodate the foot and should not slip or slide.
2. his/her feet should be able make contact with the ground when sittinng on the bike. This helps tremendously because in case of an emergency or sudden stop, contact with the ground is essential.
3. the arms must be able to reach the handlebars easily and he/she should be able to turn well, the full turning radius of the bike.
4. The sitting position should be right to avoid spinal problems and back aches. Most bikes come with adjustable seat and handlebar heights.
5. The seat itself should have good padding and support.
6. It depends on the style too. I bought my kid a bike and he threw it away saying he didnt like that color and the model.
7. Bounce the bike a few times and see how it springs. if it bounces well, that means the tyres are good and it has good shocks. If it doesnt, then your kid will have a really rough and bumpy ride.
8. get some luggage space, either in front of the handlebars or behind the seat.
9. Check the drive-chain and wheel spokes. They should not be too close or else the leg will entangle.
I know it seems to be a lot, but buying a bike isnt childs play..
Hope this helps
Happy biking
2006-10-31 14:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly suggest that you take her into the bike shop when you buy it.That will be tricky if its going to be a surprise though. We took my 3 year old son and found that it was more about the style than the size. Some that were the same size he couldn't reach the pedals and others were way too small. In the end we got him the 16'
2006-10-31 14:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by blahblahblah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do they make a 14? If they do that would be about right. Depending on how tall the 4 year old is I'd start with a 12" or 14 if they make them.
2006-10-31 14:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they can straddle the bike with out standing on there tip toes it is a good size..Since I don't really know how tall your four year old is that would be the best guess I could come up with.
2006-10-31 14:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we in basic terms bought my son (who's 5) a bike for his birthday interior the autumn. I went on line at Walmart and that that they had different categories in accordance with height for which bike replaced into extra suited. Then I went to a close-by bike save's internet site and their measurements have been somewhat different. i think of we did get the sixteen in. so as that he ought to become it. one element I did do replaced into evaluate the neighbor boy's bike, which replaced into an identical length, and that they are relatively an identical age. That gave me an theory of ways massive it is going to be.
2016-11-26 21:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your child sit on the bike, when the seat is all the way down, he should be able to pedal no problem. you can always make the seat higher so he can use it in years to come. if his knees are really bent, then get the 16". be sure to get him a helmet to. it saved my life on several occasions
2006-11-01 02:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with a 16 inch and make sure they wear a helmet. More kids are killed and injured per-capita on bicycles then by guns.
2006-10-31 14:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Eldude 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
14' just nice for his size and height
2006-10-31 14:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by dior babe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Honda Rune or a Dodge Tomahawk (don't forget the training wheels!)
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2006-10-31 14:18:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
a trikie!
2006-10-31 14:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by Moo 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋