Which size kids bike - 20" or 24"?

[Phooey]

Looking to buy a MTB for daughters 9th birthday next month but unsure on 20 or 24 inch wheel. She currently has a Specialized Hotrock 16" which we bought her 2.5yrs ago but is now far too small.

Stats: Nine years old next month. Height 130cm (51" / 4ft 3").

Only had a quick look but thinking of a Specialized Riprock 24"

So, should I go for the 24" or would this be too big?

Cheers

[Deerfoot]

I'd go for the 24.

She'll soon grow out of the 20...

[Phooey]

Deerfoot said:

I'd go for the 24.

She'll soon grow out of the 20...

My gut feeling is 24 too. Cheers

[Kawasicki]

If she is fairly confident then get her the 24".

[272BHP]

Personally i would recommend a 20" but get an Islabike. Keep it in good condition, sell it next year and buy the 24" you won't lose much money at all.

Bikes are like shoes, it's very important to be in the right size.

[Exige46]

My daughter would have been about that height when she got her riprock 24. Superb bike and she absolutely loves it. A year and a half later she is now 138cm tall and the seatpost has been moved up a fair bit. The 1x9? gearing means she does struggle on long very steep hills but she can cope with beginner and intermediate uphill at our local mtb parks. Obviously gearing can be changed. Photo taken Xmas 2015.

Edited by Exige46 on Tuesday 29th August 10:43

[Phooey]

Exige46 said:

My daughter would have been about that height when she got her riprock 24. Superb bike and she absolutely loves it. A year and a half later she is now 138cm tall and the seatpost has been moved up a fair bit. The 1x9? gearing means she does struggle on long very steep hills but she can cope with beginner and intermediate uphill at our local mtb parks. Obviously gearing can be changed. Photo taken Xmas 2015.

Excellent - thank you. Bike looks ace!