This Elm kids bike with 18-inch wheels is is perfect for riding to the park or riding on the sidewalk around the neighborhood. The bike is designed for children 3 - 7 years old, or 42 - 52 inches tall
With SmartStart Technology, this bike is designed just for kids: lighter frame, cranks and pedals are positioned forward, gearing designed for easier starting, narrower pedal positions, and smaller grips and seats
Designed with younger riders in mind, this bike includes a rear coaster brake (reverse the pedals to stop) and a front caliper brake (hand-brake like adult bikes); easing the transition to a hand-brake-only bike when theyβre ready
The adjustable saddle, seat post, and slack seat-tube angle make for easy, tool-free adjustments to allow the Schwinn Elm girl's bike to grow with your child and prepare them for a full-sized bicycle
Kid-Specific Q-Factor technology includes narrower pedal positions that match the width of a child's hips, allowing for easier peddling and handling
From the manufacturer
Schwinn SmartStart bikes are made to fit your child's proportions
What is Schwinn SmartStart? It is a complete redesign of bike geometry to better match a child's body type to create a more comfortable, ideal riding position. This includes a lighter bike frame for added control, smaller grip diameters to match smaller hands, and a more narrow pedal position to match children's smaller hips. Other kids bikes are just shrunken down versions of adult bikes.
On a SmartStart bike, there will be less wobble while the child pedals so they will feel more confident and comfortable while going through the learning process. Plus, the seat angle was changed so as the seat is raised the reach distance to the handlebar also increases; meaning that the bike will fit your child longer.
The Faster Way to Fun!
Right Size: Bikes optimized to fit children for a more comfortable ride
Pedal Better: Narrower pedal position matches the width of a child's hips
Comfort Fit: Seat and grips designed to support a child's proportions
Schwinn Elm Girl's Bicycle with SmartStart
Schwinn Elm with 12-Inch Wheels
Fits children 2 β 4 years old, or 28 β 38 inches tall. Adjustable saddle and a slack seat-tube angle allow the bike to grow with your child. Choose a balance bike for the rider just starting to get their balance or the 12-Inch with training wheels.
Schwinn Elm with 16-Inch Wheels
Fits children 3 β 5 years old, or 38 - 48 inches tall. Adjustable saddle and a slack seat-tube angle allow the bike to grow with your child.
Schwinn Elm with 20-Inch Wheels
Fits children 6 years old and up, or 48 - 60 inches tall. Adjustable saddle and a slack seat-tube angle allow the bike to grow with your child.