Retro BMX as kids bike?

bluetomgold":3owgc9mn said:

With the exception of Islabikes, which are expensive, most modern kids bikes look rubbish. I know nothing about BMX (the closest I've ever been was my Raleigh Strika) but I love a retro resto project. How long do I have to complete a rebuild before it becomes a suitable form of transport for my six year old?

I quite like the look of this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172224397094? ... EBIDX%3AIT

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Jussa":20a2onlq said:

bluetomgold":20a2onlq said:

With the exception of Islabikes, which are expensive, most modern kids bikes look rubbish. I know nothing about BMX (the closest I've ever been was my Raleigh Strika) but I love a retro resto project. How long do I have to complete a rebuild before it becomes a suitable form of transport for my six year old?

I quite like the look of this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172224397094? ... EBIDX%3AIT

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A BMX build can be as quick or as long as you want!!! There is little to them and their simplicity means that a handful of tools is all you need to crack on and builld, maintain and enjoy the 20" wonders. I love them and even at 46 i still enjoy riding them on cruises and organised events

Jussa

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welshv5er":1p8ebzgd said:

bit of a guide for you

Children's Bikes

Inside Leg Range Frame Size Wheel Size Age Guide
13 - 16" (34 - 41cm) 8 - 9" 12" Age 3+
16 - 20" (40 - 51cm) 9 - 10" (22.86 - 25.4cm) 14" Age 4+
17 - 20" (43 - 52cm) 10 - 11" (25.4 - 27.94cm) 16" Age 5+
19 - 22" (49 - 55cm) 10 - 11" (25.4 - 27.94cm) 18" - 20" Age 6+
20 - 23" (51 - 58cm) 12" (30.48cm) 20" Age 7+
21 - 24" (53 - 62cm) 13" (33.02cm) 20" Age 7+
22 - 26" (56 - 65cm) 12" (30.48cm) 24" Age 8+
23 - 26" (58 - 67cm) 13" (33.02cm) 24" Age 8+
24 - 27" (60 - 69cm) 14" (35.56cm) 24" Age 8+
24 - 28" (60 - 72cm) 14" (35.56cm) 26" Age 9+
27 - 32" (68 - 80cm) 17" (43.18cm) 26" Young teens

Looking at that, should be ok in couple of years time

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