26-inch kid\u2019s bike<\/a> would be a better fit for a 12-year-old kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, if your kid is shorter than an average 12-year-old then you can definitely try out a 20-inch bike depending on the height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend testing out a 24-inch first and seeing how the kid feels, and if the child doesn\u2019t feel confident and comfortable with the bike, you can size down and test a 20-inch bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, the confidence and comfort of the child are what finally decide what size bike to opt for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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