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.
90866
Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh?
1571892
My 5 year old is 42 in and we went with the 14 in. Which was perfect. With the seat in the lowest setting she is still about 1/2 an inch from having her feet flat on the ground. She should be able to ride the 14 in for another 2 years I'd say. It's tempting to go with the larger size since they can use it longer, but a bigger/heavier bike is more difficult to learn to ride on if your kid is still learning to ride w/o training wheels. Im very happy I went with the 14 in
90865
Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh? Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you... » Read More Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh? « Show Less
1121531
Hope I'm not too late in responding to your question. When I was deciding which balance bike I should get for my son it wasn't easy so I came across a great website that has all sorts of helpful information called Two Wheeling Tots. My son is 39" and the seat height for this bike is 13"-17" so you may want to look into the 16 inch balance bike as well to see if it's more compatible for a 45" kid. Hope this helps :)
61971
I do not know the size of the tires which one needs to know to determine the correct size bicycle, however, the 16" refers to the frame size. I am 5'4" tall and have the bike seat propped up about 5" and I am very comfortable riding it. I will say height is a factor to determine the correct size bike, but so is one's inseam as leg length is important. You might consider visiting a bicycle shop to test ride a few to determine a comfortable size before ordering a bike.
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.
1020789
Another question...anyone out there really small in stature and finds the bike comfortable? I am 102' and just over 5' tall. live in an area where there are no large sports shop to try things on, so to speak. thanks,arlene
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.
588930
We saw many weight guidelines, rather than height when we purchased this unicycle. The 24" would likely be a good fit if your inseam is longer than 32" but again, check the weight guidelines as well
1118176
The 14 inch is perfect for him. I have not attempted to take off the training wheels but that is usually quite simple.
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)
330591
My son is 12. 5'5". He's already outgrown this bike. But then again, he doesn't do any trick on it either. Maybe for a 17 year old , he stand most of the time and does tricks. But sit and just ride. No way. Knees would hit the bars
439063
My kids are both at about 3 ft, 8 inches, and this bike (and another 18 inch bike I bought for his twin sister) are both borderline too big for them. We have the seats down as low as they will go. I doubt that it will be too small for him, but he might outgrow it sooner.
1116082
I wouldn't recommend it for a 15 yr old unless they are small for their age. My son is average height and is 9. He will probably get @3/4 yrs out of it. It's a great bike just not sure it will be big enough for a 15 yr old unless u are looking for a smaller bike. We are very happy with this brand and make and would reommend it just maybe a little larger in size? Hope that helps. Thx Rachel
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.
2176886
Hi, my daughter was 2.5 yes old when we got her this bike and she is still using it at 3 yrs old. This is a great starter bike, if your daughter has been riding bikes for a while, I'd go with a 16" instead.