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Want to buy my nephew a new bike for his birthday. He will be turning 4. What should I look for? I know he needs trainning wheels, but don't know what size to look for.

If he's small or average for his age he will need a 12" bike. If on the larger side maybe a 16". Both normally come with training wheels. Best thing is to head over to Wal Mart, Target, Toy r Us etc. and see how they fit. If it's a surprise you can always buy one and take it back if not right. Make sure to not get something he will grow out of by fall.

I would not take a 4 yo to a bike shop - most don't even carry kiddie bikes anyway.

Get a Pacific. At this point they are the best balance between quality and cost. I have three boys and over the years I've bought four Pacifics with each one getting handed down. Quality welding and decent, semi-brand name components make it clearly the best for the money. Frankly, as far as kids bikes go, you would have a hard time finding better at any price. Treks cost twice as much and they are made in the same factory in China.

A four year old is about as young as you can get to ride a real bike. He'll need 12" wheels (maybe 16" if he's big, but probably not): the frame size is determined by the wheels. In that size it should come with training wheels.

Word to the wise: Take a slightly older child along who knows what's cool that week. For kids this age, quality is irrelevant. If it isn't cool, he won't ride it for long.

ToysRUs, Walmart and Target are the best bet on price. Don't pay more than $60.

Bicycles shown in catalogues usually show the recommended age as well as the "suitable for leg" info.
Eg.
Wheel size 30cm (12in).
Suitable for leg measurements 42 to 53.5cm.
For ages 3 to 6 years

wal-mart is probably the best plaace to get a bike for a little guy. They will have training wheels there to, ans doem of their bikes will come with training wheels already installed. Just get one that is really small.

bring your nephew to the bike shop, not wal-mart, and let the pros at the shop assist you with a bike that fits him now. if he's comfortable on the bike, he will want to ride it more!

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