" To make sure you get the proper sized bike for your size check this chart. I see a lot of kids who ride over sized bykes because the think they are cooler, the parents buy the bike for them, or because they liked a bike that is to big for them. By getting a larger byke it will be harder to manage properly, heavier, and harder to pedal."
Rider Height | Frame Size | Top Tube Length | Stem Length | Bar Rise | Bar Width | Crank Length | Gearing |
4'0"& under | Micro-Mini | 15"-15.5 | Mini | 2"-2.5" | 20-22.5" | 150mm- 160mm | 41-43/16 |
4'0" - 4'6" | Mini | 15.5"-16.5 | Mini-Mini XL | 2"-3.5" | 21"-23" | 155mm-165mm | 41-43/16 |
4'4" - 4'10" | Junior | 16.5"-17.5" | Mini XL- Pro | 3"-5" | 22"-25" | 160mm-175mm | 41-43/16 |
4'8" - 5'4" | Expert | 17.5"-18.5" | Pro | 5"-7" | 25.5"-27" | 170mm-175mm | 42-43/16 |
5'4" - 5'10" | Pro | 18.5"-19.5" | Pro | 7"-8 | 27"-28" | 175mm-180mm | 43-44/16 |
5'10"- over | ProXL - XXL | 20.5" and over | ProXL - ProXXL | 7"8 | 28" | 180mm-185 | 44/16 & Up |
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Source: BMX Plus Magazine, 98 BMX/Freestyle Buyer's Guide ,pg 70