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Originally Posted by pylon

Yeah, I see that, I am use to 17", 19.5" etc.....denoting MTB frame sizes, kids bikes look like a different animal altogether in that sub 20" range but I found 2.

http://www.ridleys.com/bikes/trek/trek-jet-16-0

But, but.... look at this one, 16" with front suspension, and pull brakes! That would be a good trainer for moving up to a real MTB. And Norco builds solid bikes.

http://www.norco.com/bikes/youth/16-...pion/scorpion/

I've got to disagree a bit with Pylon...

When you are buying a kids bike, buy the simplest, purest bike you can find as they will be lighter and much easier for the kid to ride. Things like 'suspension', gears, pull brakes on steel rims, and other gimmicks at these sizes have no performance advantage and only add weight and throw off the balance and handling for these little guys and gals.

Once you are into the 24"-and-up sizes, having gears and maybe suspension can be worthwhile.

Otherwise, Norco can make a decent bike. Trek also has some quality machines for riders who need 20" or less wheels.