We found a 20 inch kids' bike without gears used at a local bike store (but this was before the pandemic). It was nice to get something bike store quality, but for cheaper.

Woom bikes hold up well for hand me downs

Anonymous wrote:Is it her first bike? If so, you might want to choose one without gears. We found a lot of the 20-inch bikes had gears, so it narrowed our selection. Still totally possible to get a great used one, but it may be a bit harder to find the right bike. Also, it may pay to just mention to people that you are looking for a used bike. Right after I got my son's bike, I just mentioned in front of a few friends, and 4 of them said they had bikes they would have given me if they'd known I was looking.

yes, first bike

Is it her first bike? If so, you might want to choose one without gears. We found a lot of the 20-inch bikes had gears, so it narrowed our selection. Still totally possible to get a great used one, but it may be a bit harder to find the right bike. Also, it may pay to just mention to people that you are looking for a used bike. Right after I got my son's bike, I just mentioned in front of a few friends, and 4 of them said they had bikes they would have given me if they'd known I was looking.

All great suggestions. Thanks!! I will follow up with all of them.

OP - do you have a neighborhood list serve? We've gotten all our bikes as hand me downs from neighbors.

Also check offer up.

Anonymous wrote:Yes a 20inch bike. Just an FYI, the bike we bought DD was $150 at REI but $100 on Amazon. Exact same bike. So if you do go new, shop around for pricing. We got the Diamondback Viper. It’s much lighter and easier to manouver than a cheap bike from Walmart.

Another good tip!
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Yes a 20inch bike. Just an FYI, the bike we bought DD was $150 at REI but $100 on Amazon. Exact same bike. So if you do go new, shop around for pricing. We got the Diamondback Viper. It’s much lighter and easier to manouver than a cheap bike from Walmart.

Great suggestions! Thank you!

Check Craigslist. Most actual bike shops are currently running on back orders for at least a month and many Amazon options are out of stock. But you’re right, 20” should work. Hi

I have three kids and have had great luck buying nice used bikes off of Craigslist and FB Marketplace.

Hi! My daughter is 6 1/2. I want to get her a bike. She is 47 inches. I was told by someone in a bike shop that she will probably need a 20 inch bike. She has a scooter she loves but has never had a bike. She is growing so fast that I am considering either 1) renting a bike 2) buying a used bike.

I am in Bethesda. I have a car and willing to drive for a good rental deal or used bike.

Any recommendations? Griffin and Big Wheels did not have s great selection of new/used bikes (only 1 used bike between the 2 stores.) I did not ask if they did rentals. Anyone know? Thank you!!