[blparent] Sizing Up Bikes?

[Michael Baldwin]

Whatever they can ride comfortably. My 9 year old rides a 20 inch bike, and
she is on the small side.
I first see if they can reach the ground, after they ride without training
wheels, if they can tip-toe the ground leaning off to one side a little,
that is good enough. Then the seat needs to be adjusted so the knee is a
little bent when the one peddle is fully down. Handlebars, I just let the
girls tell me where they want it for comfort.
If the seat is almost fully up, then it is time for a larger bike.

Michael
 

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
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Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:52 AM
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Subject: [blparent] Sizing Up Bikes?

Hello Blind Parents,

I was looking at bikes and this question has been plaguing me for quite some
time? How can you tell what is an appropriate bike size for a chld? I have
two teens and a preteen but don't know what is appropriate bike sizes. They
do not live with me and previously their father bought the bikes.


--
Danielle

Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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