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Title: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: RACINGCEE on September 10, 2010, 06:11 PM
HI im after a decent freestyle bike for my 6 year old, guessing with 16 inch wheels, any tips or advice, any one got one for sale, cheers
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Badbaldie on September 10, 2010, 07:00 PM
my lads just turned 7 . hes been riding this bike since he was 5. ive recently had it powder coated and added sky ways . its a haro z 16
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=113198.0
i bought it from winstanleys as its local to me. it light and definately stronge enough. type it in google im sure you will find a shop with some left. hope this helped.
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: RACINGCEE on September 10, 2010, 07:10 PM
Thanks, looked at them they look pretty bullet proof,
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on September 10, 2010, 09:32 PM


speak to stodge at the radbmxshop, he has 16" AND 18" FITS in stock
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: muttley on September 10, 2010, 11:45 PM
My 5 year old rocks on this.
(http://www.evanscycles.com/product_image/image/278/10d/a68/33705/large/felt-heretic-16-2009-bmx-bike-16-inch-wheel-.jpg)
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: RACINGCEE on September 11, 2010, 12:07 AM
NICE, THANKS FOR THE REPLYS  :)
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: daveb1004 on September 13, 2010, 10:12 PM
These look pretty sweet for the money..... http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/mongoose-pitcrew-bmx-item151458.html (http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/mongoose-pitcrew-bmx-item151458.html).I'm trying to bribe my little un with one to loose the stabilisers  ;)
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: glenboy on September 13, 2010, 10:17 PM
mmm interesting offer but thinking about it although hes hard work sometimes i just couldn't trade my 6 year old for a bike
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 13, 2010, 11:58 PM
 :) Mongoose Pitcrews are real heavy,30lbs +.A lot of weight for a 6yr old to push about.
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: daveb1004 on September 17, 2010, 04:47 PM
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Mongoose Pitcrews are real heavy,30lbs +.A lot of weight for a 6yr old to push about


It'll toughen the little fella up  ;)
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: daveb1004 on September 19, 2010, 09:52 PM
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Even 30+ year old men dont ride 30lb bikes anymore

I beg to differ, I'm 37 and the back of the car bottoms out when I drop my old Fit in it  ;D
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Stodgy on October 10, 2010, 07:10 AM
Depends how tall your 6 year old is, but a 16" is probably going to be right.

Go for something light, they are much keener to use them then.

Also look at the size of levers, grips, etc...make sure they are scaled to the rider. A lot of the cheaper bikes (mongoose included) use adult sized parts.

Go for a Wethepeople or Fit IMO. Give me a shout at the shop if you fancy, I have a 2010 Fit at a bargain price if you fancy it.
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: lazychubs on October 10, 2010, 08:58 PM
i have to disagree with kids not being able to ride a 30 lb bike
look what bailee my boy was doin on is at 4 years old
jumping at least 2 foot high from a little ramp
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Stodgy on October 11, 2010, 07:59 AM
Just think what he could have done on a light bike chubs!  ;)
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: lazychubs on October 11, 2010, 08:32 AM
he did have a light bike 21lb but preferd the heavier bike as it helped him get more air he said lol
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Stodgy on October 11, 2010, 10:20 AM
Strange child.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Jaymz on October 11, 2010, 12:03 PM
I compiled this list for someone else on here about a week ago, hope it helps and gives you more options

had a quick look round for you and heres some options, not all colours listed but there are differnt colours availble through the links

WTP
http://www.cyclesuk.com/1011/102-217466
http://www.nationalcycles.co.uk/wethepeople-seed-16-2010-bmx-bike.html


haro
http://ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m17b4s8p4408&rs=gb

GT
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/gtelcentrokidsbmxbike2009.aspx?&id=8996

Fit Bike Co
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Fit-PRK-16-2010-BMX-Bike_28112.htm

Stolen
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/stolen-nipper-16in-item152145.html

specialized
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/store/product/12219/specialized-hotrock-16-wheel-girls-2011/

Diamondback
http://www.ashcycles.com/site/index.php'main_page=product_info&products_id=1750&language=en

Raleigh
http://www.very.co.uk/raleigh-burner-mini-16in-bmx-cycle/536235836.prd?cm_mmc=fp_google-_-christmas-_-sportsandleisure-_-KF2111PRaleighBurnermini16inBMXcycle&browseToken=/q/kf2111p

Rooster !!!!!!!1!11
http://www.fun4kids.co.uk/rooster-no-mercy-16-bmx-bike.html'source=googleps

Hope this helps

Jaymz
Title: Re: BIKE FOR 6 YEAR OLD
Post by: Stodgy on October 11, 2010, 12:10 PM
We've got that same FIT PRK 16 for £60 less...  ::)
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