Retro BMX as kids bike?

[Captain Stupido]

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

 

[Jussa]

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

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

 

[Captain Stupido]

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

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

Thanks!

I'm wondering when my daughter will be big enough to ride one... Any ideas?

 

[welshv5er]

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

 

[Captain Stupido]

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

Thanks! She's got a 50cm inside leg, so possibly not far off, although obviously there's more to it than that. Think I'll try and pick something up sooner rather than later, that'll give me plenty of time to get it sorted for her.