Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? - Bike Forum https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/ Singletrack World Magazine Forum. Come for the bikes, stay for the boll**ks en-GB Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:10:56 +0000 wpForo 60 Re: Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059121 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:01 +0000 my five year old has got a 20" wheeled hotrock - he is big for his age though.

he struggles a bit to change gear though, I need to have a look at the shifter/ cables I think (bike was s/h)

]]> Bike Forum grievoustim https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059121 Re: Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059120 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:53 +0000 Isla Bike Beinn 20. Brilliant bike, 6 gears and brilliant quality, plus it has 20inch wheels so you have a massive range of tyre choice.

]]> Bike Forum squin https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059120 Re: Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059119 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:53 +0000 think problem might be that with a 16" wheel the rear mech is just too close to the ground - i couldn't find one

my 7 yr old is small and still wears 5-6yr old clothes at start of summer got her a specialized hotrock 20 - thats a 20" wheel with low standover - took the reflector off the seat post and cut it down so would drop to top of frame - good bike for the money

]]> Bike Forum antigee https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059119 Re: Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059118 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:19 +0000 have a look at islabikes, think they might have something like that.
got one of there scoot bikes for my 2 year old, and its real quality. puts my bike to shame!

]]> Bike Forum samcamsdad https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059118 Geared Bike for a 5 year old ? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/geared-bike-for-a-5-year-old/#post-1059117 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:25 +0000 My son (5 year old) has taken well to cycling and has outgrown his current bike, which is a 14" fixed speed (he struggles to keep up with his older brother and his legs spin like an egg whisk when he goes downhill).

Looking for a 16" geared bike. Struggling to find anything either at LBS or online. Any ideas ?

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