fwiw - my kids went thru so many bikes over the years until they reached adult size, with only 2 exceptions (classic red trike for Son & small pink Barbie 2wheeler w/ training wheels for Daughter. she taped bar streamers on, all by herself), all bikes were pre-owned, including what they wound up with when they stopped growing. if they want new, they can buy it themselves. if hubby wants to buy an expensive bike, let him cough up the change, every other year. btw - if the kids are just riding around the neighborhood, like most kids, & not doing tricks, the kid doesn't need a bmx bike w/ pegs. I have to wonder about kids I see, in my area, who have clearly outgrown their bmx bikes, but continue to ride them, 1/2 standing & 1/2 coasting, because the bike is impropriate for what they are doing w/ it