BMX - 44-16 or 44-18 for kids first bike?

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EricDJ
12-26-05, 03:50 AM
Bought the kid a first bike for x-mas. He didn't like the mags, so I stuck some rims on. The wheels coming off have an 18t on it. The wheels I put on have a 16t. Should I use one over the other to make it easier for a first timer?

KinetikBiker
12-26-05, 06:44 AM
44-16 is good.

its what almost all of the bikes like 2-4 years ago came with and what the riders were using...and its on the ratio thing....so yeah...44-16 is good.
EricDJ
12-26-05, 06:49 AM
No benefit on pulling the 18 that came with the new bike to swap over? Otherwise i'm just gonna pull it for having a new spare in the box.

queensrider86
12-26-05, 09:39 AM
it will be easier to pedal with the 18, and for a kid's first bike that could be good
Brian
12-27-05, 03:32 PM
44-16 is good.

its what almost all of the bikes like 2-4 years ago came with and what the riders were using...and its on the ratio thing....so yeah...44-16 is good.

Newsflash, young'un. 44-16 is what all the bikes came with 30 years ago, not just the last 2-4.
premiumbmx2005
12-27-05, 07:16 PM
i would put the 18t on just beacause your kid will pedal easier
hypersnazz
12-28-05, 11:06 PM
Instead of putting a bigger freewheel on, why not put a smaller sprocket on? Say 39/16 or something.
premiumbmx2005
12-29-05, 10:47 AM
the freewheel would be easier to put on, asumeing he doesn't have 3pc cranks
premiumbmx2005
12-29-05, 10:48 AM
and he already has the freewheel.
KinetikBiker
12-29-05, 11:12 AM
Newsflash, young'un. 44-16 is what all the bikes came with 30 years ago, not just the last 2-4.
didnt i say until...

wait nevermind.