He's had the 14" Islabike and now needs a 16
Any other bikes to consider other than the bigger Islabike?
considered going up another size? we kept first on the 14" until well outgrown, then got a 20" with a low slung frame which was just small enough, but loads of scope to grow into.
In the same position and seriously considering this
[url= http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/early-rider-belter-kids ]Early Rider Belter[/url]
The only thing holding me back is the knowledget that Isla bikes hold their value so well when looking to sell in the future
I'd have suggested going for a low 20". a [url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_729003_langId_-1_categoryId_165602 ]Carrera blast[/url] is ideal, and brilliant for the money!
My boy had a ridgeback mx16 which was great. Just swapped to the mx20.
I;m in exactly the same position my eldest is 5 but has long legs looks like shes pearhched on the 14 inch bike, I was thinking of going for an 18inch there arn't that many around perhaps a dawes blowfish. its the weight of 20" bikes that put me off.
cost isn't a massive issue as it will get used by my two other kids.
+1 carrera blast.
Specialized Hotrock is worth a look. It's heavier than the Beinn but not ridiculously so. My daughter was able to use the twist shifters easy enough and it seems fairly well balanced - Only one crash so far !
+another1 for Carrera Blast 20".
Spend the money you've saved over a Beinn 20 small on some 20" carbon forks from Exotic, & some 20" Smallblock8's...
My lad has a Beinn 20 small by the way.
14 to a 20 seems a big step
might try him on a few sizes in halfords
islabikes are ridiculous on ebay, saw a 16" go for 189 with 20 quid postage when they are 199 free postage new
