What wheel size should I buy?tc “What wheel size should I buy?
For a small child, a 16-inch wheel is recommended, although children soon outgrow 16-inch wheels and go to the 20-inch wheel. For a larger child, a teenager, or an adult, go with a 20-inch wheel, which is suited for indoor practices and for skill development. For distance riding and outdoor exercise, a 24-inch or 28-inch wheel is better. The wheel size currently used for racing is 24-inch.