What size bike is good for a 7 year old boy?

Answer 1

to help a kid learn to ride a bike show them to lean "away from the monster" when they are falling to the side. Show them that leaning off to the side is like going towards a monster and they need to lean away from it and visa versa. You may also want to try holding on to their back to lead them and show them how to lean. Another good technique is to find an empty parking lot or other large space with a very slight incline to it (barely any slope at all) and have the child ride down the incline while you help support the bike and keep the child from crashing. This helps the young rider get used to the feeling of balancing while moving and allows plenty of room for maneuvering. Currently the most favored method is to take the pedals and the cranks off the bike. With these out of the way the kid can safely straddle the bike and kick/run forwards while on the bike. With the legs already in a good position to act as "landing gear" they usually get the hang of balancing the bike really fast w/o requiring neither trainer wheels or an adult running alongside them. Once they've shown that they can coast for a few meters/yards with their feet off the ground the cranks/pedals can be reattached to the bike and they'll usually be able to take off riding after only a few tries.

Answer 2

The age of the kid isn't that interesting, it's the size of the kid that matters.

Most big brands will have a size recommendation based on a person's length.

The old truth was that there should be 1-2" clearance between the rider's crotch and the top tube, but current designs often use sloping top tubes which messes up the old reference.

Today a bike can look way too small and still be OK.

The most crucial value is that when the rider is in the saddle the rider should be able to have his leg leg almost fully extended when the pedal is at its lowest position.

For kids in particular it's also important to think about reach. A BMX frame might look like it fits, but can still have the kid reaching too much forward.

Answer 3

Before buying a bicycle for a 7 year old child, keep in mind that children become bored of materialistic objects relatively quickly. This should tell you to keep an eye on prices. If you see an expensive bicycle with loads of functionality, do not rush to purchase it. Eventually, the child will overlook the specialty of the bicycle and will disregard the "extra functionality". In addition to this, you should know whether your child is ready to ride a bicycle. Make sure that he has mastered the art of balance by testing him on a four-wheeler. If you don't have one, test him at your local Toys R Us!

Answer 4

16" is good for the 4 -8 year- old