Getting our boys their first bikes for xmas. DS2 had a go on a friend's sons bike yesterday, a 14" wheeled ben ten thingy. It was a tad big for him but the smaller sized bikes are all a bit babyish, he's tall for his age and will be 4 in May.
So I found one on the Halfords website (not ben ten just a plain one!) and can pick it up Friday.
Ds1 however I need some advice on if anyone can help.
He also had a sit on this friend's bike and it was just about a good fit for him. In fact he would probably need the seat raising quite soon.
We don't want to take them to a bike shop for trying bike sizes as that will spoil the surprise!
So what I am asking of mothers of older boys is: would you get a bike on the larger size rather than one that looks like he will outgrow it by easter? Is it the done thing to get them bigger? Or should I get the size that looks good now, and suck up the fact that I'll probably have to replace it next Christmas when I think the larger size would do a couple of years.
he is 112cm with VERY long legs for his height.
Any thoughts welcome!