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I know the only STW answer is Islabike but budget won't stretch!
I need a new bike for middle Sinatra child. She is 5 1/2, very average size and confident cyclist. I need something that is light, kid friendly and ideally not pink (so it can be handed down to boy sinatra)
I reckon 18in wheels, any bargains around or has anyone got a suitable second hand bike they want to sell?
frogbikes are a cheap alternative with similar attitude (and standard too)
If you want something a bit bigger, I've a Kona Shred 20 to sell...
We've had bikes from Scott since about 5yrs which have been brilliant
My 5 year old is presently riding the pink version of [url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_729003_langId_-1_categoryId_165602 ]Carrera blast 20[/url]
They're a great spec for the money. They can normally be picked up ridiculously cheap in great nick on ebay
carrera blast is good value budget bike
Ridgebacks are excellent though dearer
Whatever is on EBay?
TBH i dont think it matters for kids given they will largely pootle IME
PS I think sizes generally go 16" then 20 " [wheel size] not seen any 18"
TBH i dont think it matters for kids given they will largely pootle IME
Depends on their attitude and ability.
My 4 year old was riding the local singletrack with me yesterday morning, definatly not pootling. (On his Islabike)
The younger Seadogs both started on 20" wheeled Marin Hidden Canyon at about 5-6. Nice bike, but improved by getting rid of the double chainset and making it a 1 x 7.
Could have been further bettered with lighter wheels.
so do mine but they are not nailing 6 foot drops and hitting 25 mph downhill on the Ice Cream run
Its not pootling compared to to other kids but it is compared to an adult.
Of course our kids are rad to the power of sic etc
Get anything with a degree of quality and retro fit a granny ring and shortened crank arms on the front with a mega-range on the rear; you'll be very surprised at what they'll get up. I did just this, it cost about £150 to do two bikes, worth every penny as you can 'do' trail centres which opens up more fun than the typical round the lake type stuff.
Get anything with a degree of quality and retro fit a granny ring and shortened crank arms on the front with a mega-range on the rear; you'll be very surprised at what they'll get up. I did just this, it cost about £150 to do two bikes, worth every penny as you can 'do' trail centres which opens up more fun than the typical round the lake type stuff.
PS: I've the tools and contacts if you go ahead with it 🙂
+1 for Carrera Blast - that's what I recommended for the other half's nephew when Islabikes didn't quite do the right size and he loves it.