My 9yr old is terrified to learn to ride a bike.He is small-50lb,50in,what bike/training wheels should I get?

I would like to find a bike maybe a cruising type, low to the ground or something. He is afraid of heights. I've tried to teach him with other bikes but the training wheels are so flippin small and offer him no assurance. I wish they made a older kids cool trike not a green machine or anything but a bike with 2 bigger studier training wheels. Please let me know if you have any information or suggestions. Thank you so much!

He needs your assurance that he can ride a 2 wheeler - not the training wheels.

A 20 inch bike is what you want. (or 16 inch if 20 is too big)
But most 20 inche bikes will have a problem as follows :
For the perfect seat height for pedaling it (the seat) won't be perfect for flat foot learning. And in "older cautious" kids they really need that flat foot on the ground to feel good about doing it.

Here' a 20 " townie that fixes that problem - I am sure there are others out there but generally that's what you want - the seat set up for correct pedal distance and flat foot on ground too. It's a little pricey - but I am sure there are other brands liek this. Ask at bike shops for - flat foot designed bike like a townie.
http://davidscycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?...
Whatever you buy for him have him go with you to sit on the bike. My son has 3 bikes because some were too big at first -he is small too.
I would say don't bother with training wheels they are just a crutch. Instead get him Razor scooter (19 at target ) before you get the bike. It uses similar balance technique as bike riding -steering for the balance etc...But it's a little less scary - one foot on scooter and one on ground....with no bike between your legs.

And when he can ride the scooter - and balance riding it for more than 15 feet or so - then put him on the bike.
But take off the pedals of the bike first - and no training wheels. Have him sit on the bike and push with both feet and steer and balance and use his feet to push hisself . Have him use his feet to stop and balance as needed - tell him to think of it as a scooter with a seat.
When he can do this well both slow and fast (slow is more important it teaches balance) - then put the pedals back on and have him try to ride it - while you hold on to him and let go.

Tell him he can do it and mean it. Because he really can.
If he gets scarred ...go back to the scooter....he may need a gentle push (emotionally) once in a while.
Our son decided he never wanted to ride a bike again when we took off training wheels. All the other kids on the street were riding 2 wheel bikes while he rode a big wheel and didn't care. Until we gave him an emotional push ...with some fussing (an emotional pushes) he did it over about 4 days time.

For you it might take a week or 2 (or more) - that's OK. Don't give up and encorage him to never give up, there will always be tomorrow. But training wheels tell him it's OK to give up.

Riding a bike is like life in many ways - teaches self reliance, freedom, confidence and that sometimes you just fall down. But you have to never give up and get back up and try again. It's not easy - And it can also teach hard work - your kid's worth it.

I can't really remember riding a bike with training wheels but boy do I remember the first few times I rode a 2 wheeler by myself...I felt BIG and I could do it and it's a great self asteem builder.
He needs you not training wheels.
And when he does it - celebrate his achievement.

Do what I recommend for adults, who are also terrified of falling. It's called 'draising.'

Get him a bike that's short enough straddle easily. Lower the seat to the point where he can put both feet flat on the ground while seated. Take the pedals off. Have him walk the bike around while 'sitting' on the saddle. As he gets more comfortable, he can push and glide, always ready to catch himself with his feet. Eventually, he'll get to the point where he can push and glide almost to a stop, and in the process control the bike in turns and zig-zags. When he's to that point; and he'll know when that is, put the pedals back on and raise the seat partway. Tell him to come back before dark!

I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 13 years old. I was afraid too - but I LOVE it now. It's my favourite.

What helped me was a bike with a low bar. Get him a 'boy' coloured girls bike with the bar (going between the handles and the seat bar) really low.

Unfortunately I don't think you have much choice in training wheels - but they are very very stable even when small. Maybe you can get him some and then lead him along? Or put the training wheels on the bike and show him the bike standing still, so he knows the bike stays upright?

well my sister always liked riding me bike let him ride you bike then do thei surprise let go thing then catch him then he wll enjoy it then get him a regular sized bike