Is a 16' bicycle big enough for a 4 year old?

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Wendy S

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I need to know how big of a bicycle a 4 year old needs. There was a 12' and a 16' for kids. they have training wheels. I didnt get the 12 because i dont want him to outgrow it that fast. he is almost 40 inches tall. It was in a box so i cant tell if its too big or not.
 
His age or his height really have nothing to do with the correct bicycle size. It is based on inseam. Take him to a store where he can sit on the bikes to get an accurate measurement. Wal-Mart and Toys-R-Us both keep several bikes on display. 16" is probably a good starting point. He should be able to sit on the bike's seat with both feet touching the floor, if not the bike is too high.

P.S. To the first guest...lighten up...she wasn't sure how to get the right size so she posted here, isn't that what this site is here for?
 
How on earth are we supposed to know how long your son's legs are??

Take that boy to Toys R Us or another store that has bicycles on display and have him sit on a few to see which size is right for him.

This is a no brainer. Would you ask us what size shoes to get him??

Of course not. Please use common sense next time.

P.S. A sixteen foot bicycle is going to be too big for anyone.
 
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