DogBoy

Sheldon, is there a trek store (not an LBS that sells trek, but a trek store) near you? There is one in Madison and they have a bike trade-up plan. As your kid grows, you bring the old bike in, and get $x toward the purchase of a new one. I mention this because if they take the bikes back, they probably have some used kids bikes that might fit the bill and would cost less than new, and if not, you don't lose the whole cost of the first bike. Alternatively, ask the LBS if there are any used kids bikes in their inventory (not in the presence of your child as she will only want a new one). I agree with the general comments about buying bikes at *marts: Don't.