what is the minimum height recommendation for the 20 inch? My son is 5 yrs old and 45 inches tall, he really wants one of these for Christmas but I don't like the idea of the plastic wheel that comes on the 16 inch bike.
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I bought this last Christmas for my 4 yr old Grandson, he is still too short to reach the pedals even with the even with the block extenders that I purchased --the Green Machine is really nice, but it won't be until next year before my Grandson is able to use it.
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We have one for my almost 3 year old boy about 35-37 " tall and my other almost 5 year old about 44" tall both use with out a problem. I just bought the bike for my nephew who is also almost 5. Hope that helps
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It's a 12-inch, so it may be too short. My toddler used a 12-inch for the longest time and rides a 16 now at age 5. If your little guy is a bit short for his age, then this may work for a while, BUT in the meantime, I'd suggest a 14". A too-small bike can make it just as difficult to learn to ride as a too-large one. Try this one: http://www.amazon.com/Dynacraft-Boys-Baseball-14-Inch-Wheels/dp/B005JHRU2A/ref=sr_1_2?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1381974794&sr=1-2 It's a 14", so it won't be *too* tall or too short. Or this one, if baseball isn't his thing: http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Boys-Bike-14-Inch-Wheels/dp/B0046XOQUC/ref=sr_1_11?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1381974794&sr=1-11
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I think it will be perfect. My son got this bike at age 3 1/2 last Christmas and he was about that size. He is now 40" and is riding it without the training wheels and it is perfect for him.
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This is an 'older' child bike. If your kiddo needs training wheels, I would personally go with a smaller frame and one with wheels included. :) This is more of a bike for a kiddo who has been riding without training wheels. :)
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Its a 20" bike meaning the tires are 20" diameter. My very average height 6 year fits this bike perfectly. After a lot of research I chose this bike because the frame shape allowed for the lowest seat height I could find in a quality bike. I hope this helps. If i was at jome i would physically measure it for you.
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I would say 18". Even if he has longer legs the 18" should be big enough. The 20" might just feel a little too big to ride comfortably
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The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL Have a great day! The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL... » Read More The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL Have a great day! « Show Less
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It's perfect for my daughter, but she's small... Just over 5 ' tall. I think you'd be better off on a larger wheel.
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I have a 5yr old son who is 44" tall and 55lbs, will this bike be too big, I feel most of the 16" bikes are too small.
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The bike is short to the ground - we purchased for my son for his 3rd birthday and it does help for it to be low to the ground as the feet have to do all the work. There is a big difference between the 12" to 16" but the 16" will definitely last him longer. My son is in 3T clothing and the 12" bike is a good size for him. If your grandson is bigger - I would probably look at the bigger bike that he will grow into?
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My tall 2 old (26 months) is still too short, maybe in another 6 to 8 months it will fit but then it's winter again. My tall 4 1/4 yr old son could still ride it but has no more use for it since the bike without training wheels is more fun for him.
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I think our son is about 43 inches tall right now. He can ride very comfortably. However when we first got it about a year ago he had a little bit of trouble. I can't remember his exact height at that time though. At Most, she might have just a little bit of trouble reaching the pedals; however you can buy some pedal raisers that would fix the problem.
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna K
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My son was 6 when we got this for him and he's 8 now and still riding it. He's the same height as your 5 year old so I'd say the bike would not be too small for him. My son was already able to ride safely with no training wheels though. That would be my only concern. 18" wheels (or bigger wheels) take more strength to get going than smaller wheels but then again if your child is tall it will probably make no difference. Hope this helps.
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I am 5 ft 1 inch tall, I wonder if this would be a little bit heavy for her to propel? I have the seat on the lowest setting, and I am thinking maybe she could ride this ok, is there a childs sized one out there? Maybe you could put some sort of wooden blocks on the pedals in case her legs are a little too short. Do you want me to measure anything for you? Its sitting here in my garage and would be happy to measure it for you. I really like the bike.Cheers, Cheryl
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Strider bikes have a 12" wheel size. Move to a 16" or even 18". My almost 7y (51") is getting this for his 7th birthday as the 16" is just not getting small. He was 44-45" when he turned 4y. If it's too big, they won't be able to ride it.