When do kids get their first bikes?

[RuthF]

my godsons third birthday is approaching. I had planned to buy him a tricycle, but I was wondering whether to maybe just get him a small bike? He's quite tall for his age, but I know nothing about children and when they're supposed to do these sorts of things!

 

[mt75689]

5 seems to be about the average age when kids learn to ride a two wheeler. Get the tricycle. He's only 3 ~ still a baby.

 

[MichaelLarson]

I'd get a small bike. You can get a very small bike for kids that age that come with training wheels. Why not buy him a small bike to get used to the feel. It has training wheels and is very low to the ground and will be hard to tip