Help your child conquer hills! A child that is too small for a 20″ bike can still need gears for uphill and rough terrain. Adept Family has a mission to help families ride bikes more. It is great to pack up and go to a special destination for a family bike ride . but it is better to be able to do that AND comfortably and conveniently ride bikes for regular everyday activities like going to the grocery store . swimming pool . park . and etc. Lightweight bikes are very important; saving a few pounds of bike weight is crucial for small children. Cheap steel kids bikes are often heavier than their parent’s bikes! At 17 pounds with an internal-geared hub . this bike is easy for a child to handle. 5 pounds is a big deal to a 35 pound child!