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Hi folks,
I'm in the market for a bike to replace my sons Islabike Beinn 20" jobbie (his sister is inheriting it).
As much as I would like to get him another Islabike, we are currently 'financially challenged' so am looking for something second hand.
I am wondering, though, whether to go for a 24" wheeled bike or a small framed 26"?? He is 4'9" / 145cm tall.
Any ideas/recommendations?
TIA
Keep an eye out for frog second hand , very similar to Isla but a little cheaper daughter loves hers
Best to be on the right size imo , rather than sizing up too soon, although my wife is only 5'3" and she has a 29er
Cheers. Off to do some hunting for Frog bikes 🙂
Its quite a big jump from 20" to 26". I'd go 24". I thought my daughter was ready for a small 26" frame - she's the same height - but last time out on her 24" I've concluded I'm going to leave it a bit longer yet, as I think she'd struggle for standover on even a small 26" frame.
The whole 'which 24" bike was discussed t'other week [url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/24-kids-recommendations ]here[/url]
Thanks Binners. I hadn't seen that.