24-inch bike<\/a>, and is an ideal wheel size for this age.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, age is not the ideal factor to determine the size of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, go with height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your kid is between 51 and 59 inches tall, a 24-inch bike would be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if your kid is shorter than an average 9-year-old or below the recommended height, you can consider a 20-inch bike that would be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, it all boils down to how confident and comfortable the kid is with the bike that determines the size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, go with whatever size the kid feels comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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