Convert childs bike to adult?

[cskips]

Hey, recently bought a 20" wheel childs bike, and hints tips on making it suitable for a 6ft oaf like me to ride??

MEASUREMENTS

WHEELS ARE 20"

FLOOR TO SEAT 25.5"

FLOOR TO HANDLES 31.5"

FLOOR TO CROSS BAR 24.5 "

Anyway to move the seat back etc etc? Can uppload a photo if needed. Cheers folks

 

[Markm]

banana seat, tall sissybar, long seatpost and apes...

 

[cskips]

yeah.. not really sure on the lingo yet! can ya point me the right direction?

 

[Markm]

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=11599

 

[cskips]

those bikes are sah-weet!! okay, so i know the look, but where do i start? I know i know, im a newb trying to fit in, but would really appreciate any pointers?!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Everybody's a newb once, I'd just try to locate a banana seat and put it on there then sit on it and build from there. once you get the stance you want you can swap parts till it suits your style.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=39308

 

[Anonymous]

I'm 6'2" and ride my 20" "Grape Krate" StingRay no problem.

I use a bent/layback/BMX style seat post for more leg room.

 

[cskips]

sweet, well cheers guys, think im going to try and get a banana seat from somewhere ... :S think ebay will be my friend? need to find some good bike shops over here (uk) by the sounds of it your guys in the states are almost spoilt for choice?! and also get some ape handlebars(?) and see how it goes!

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Ebay can get a bit pricey. You might want to check some of the online merchants.

 

[cskips]

does anyone know where to get a decent banana seat in the uk?? cant really find anything online its all in the states and the shipping cost is higher than the seat itself! grr.