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18 Inch Kids Bike with Adjustable Seat, Basket and Bell for Ages 4 to 8, Mint Green
18 Inch Kids Bike with Adjustable Seat, Basket and Bell for Ages 4 to 8, Mint Green
18 Inch Kids Bike with Adjustable Seat, Basket and Bell for Ages 4 to 8, Mint Green
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18 Inch Kids Bike with Adjustable Seat, Basket and Bell for Ages 4 to 8, Mint Green
A 24 inch saddle at its lowest setting is the number to check first, because that is what your child's leg has to clear. This 18 inch size is set by the maker at ages 4 to 8, riders 47 to 59 inches tall, an inseam of 21.5 to 25.5 inches and a 99 lb seat weight capacity.
An 18 inch is tall, and a nervous rider feels it
The seat that never comes low enough
At this wheel size the saddle bottoms out at 24 inches. A child with a 21 inch inseam will be on their toes at every stop, and that is exactly when confidence drains away.
Check the leg against the 24 inch floor
The maker asks for an inseam of 21.5 to 25.5 inches here. Measure floor to crotch, and if the figure is below 24 inches expect tiptoes until they grow, or look at the 16 inch instead.
The build at a glance
Mint green paint over a carbon steel step-through frame, with brown grips and a padded brown saddle. A white basket clips to the bars, and training wheels sit either side of the rear hub until they are unbolted.
Where these numbers come from
The 18 inch row gives ages 4 to 8, a rider height of 47 to 59 inches, an inseam of 21.5 to 25.5 inches and a 99 lb seat capacity. The panel asks you to measure the inseam rather than trust the age band.
Stopping, two ways
A front hand brake with a short lever reach and a rear coaster brake that works by back pedalling. Around this size most children start using the lever properly, which is the habit they keep on every bike after this one.
Four inches of growing room
The saddle travels from 24 to 28 inches and the bars from 30 to 32.5 inches. Raise the seat a little at a time rather than in one jump, and keep the seat post above its minimum insertion mark.
What is on this bike
Saddle 24 to 28 in
Four inches of travel, set low to start and raised as the legs grow.
Handlebar 30 to 32.5 in
The bars move with the seat, which keeps the back upright instead of stretched.
Two brakes
Front hand brake with a short pull, rear coaster brake by back pedalling.
Removable training wheels
Fitted to the rear axle and easy to take off once balance is steady.
Basket and bell
A white basket that lifts off the bars and a bell beside the grip.
Full chain guard
The chain is boxed in so trouser hems stay out of the drivetrain.
Specifications
| Wheel size | 18 in |
|---|---|
| Suitable age | 4 to 8 years (manufacturer) |
| Rider height | 47 to 59 in |
| Recommended inseam | 21.5 to 25.5 in |
| Saddle height | 24 to 28 in |
| Handlebar height | 30 to 32.5 in |
| Weight capacity of seat | 99 lb |
| Brakes | Front hand brake and rear coaster brake |
| Training wheels | 2, removable |
| Tires | Pneumatic rubber, 2.1 in wide, 5 layer |
| Frame | Carbon steel |
| Chain guard | Fully enclosed |
| Extras | Removable front basket, bell |
| Assembly | 95 percent pre-assembled |
| Colour | Mint green |
Saddle height against the recommended inseam
How it compares
How the 18 inch compares with the sizes on either side of it. General category guidance, not lab testing.
| This 18 inch | A 16 inch | A 20 inch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker's age band | 4 to 8 years | 4 to 7 years | 8 years and up |
| Rider height | 47 to 59 in | 41.5 to 51 in | 55 to 65 in |
| Saddle height | 24 to 28 in | 21.5 to 25.5 in | 26.5 to 30.5 in |
| Seat weight limit | 99 lb | 99 lb | 99 lb |
| Training wheels | Included | Included | Not fitted at this size |
Shipping
Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused and in the original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
Seen this 18 inch listed lower by a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match the price.
Who is this perfect for?
Riders 47 to 59 inches tall
The maker's own height band for this wheel size, and a better guide than a birthday.
Children moving up from a 16 inch
The saddle picks up roughly where a 16 inch runs out, so the step is a small one.
Riders who still want the wheels on
Training wheels are included at this size for anyone who came late to pedalling.
What we stand behind
- The age band, rider height, inseam, saddle height, handlebar height and 99 lb seat limit are the manufacturer's own published figures.
- No helmet is included. A helmet belongs on every ride, and eight Canadian provinces have helmet legislation, three of them for riders under 18.
- This is a bike for supervised riding on paths, driveways and parks, never on a road.
- This size's own listing shows no safety certification mark, so we claim none for it.
- Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What age is an 18 inch bike for?
The maker lists ages 4 to 8 with a rider height of 47 to 59 inches and an inseam of 21.5 to 25.5 inches. Age is the least reliable of the three, so measure the leg.
How low does the seat go?
24 inches at its lowest, rising to 28 inches. If your child's inseam is under 24 inches they will not get both feet flat at a stop on this size.
Does it have a hand brake?
Yes, a front hand brake with a short lever pull, plus a rear coaster brake that engages when the pedals go backwards.
Are training wheels included?
Two removable training wheels are included and bolt to the rear axle. They can be taken off as soon as the rider is balancing on their own.
What is left to assemble?
The maker states 95 percent pre-assembled: handlebar, pedals, basket, bell and training wheels. Check every bolt and the tire pressure before the first ride.