Help! Looking for a good bike for a 10 yr old boy who is big and not physically adept.

Question

I've been looking at a couple of bikes that are styled so he can put his feet flat on the ground when he sits in the seat, and that have pedals forward of the seat so he can balance more easily. Got him a 20" Stingray OCC on Ebay for a decent price, but it was too small. Looking at 20" Electra RatRod, but scared to commit again with no "hands on" trial. We live in a smaller town, so very limited selection locally - our bike shop selection runs to $500 to $2000 bikes, not what a first-year teacher can afford even for a special kid.

Answer 1

You should never be able to put your feet flat on the ground while sitting on the seat.  That is why the bike is too small.  Move the seat up until his legs are straight but with a slight bend at the knee while sitting on the bike.

Answer 2

I wouldn't recommend bying a bike to a "special kid" unless its a tricycle as these kids get hurt easily, If I were you I'd let him stick to riding the short bus like the other "special kids".

Answer 3

if there is a toys R us around there then go there

my little brother gets his bikes there