I've been thinking about buying a BMX bike. Ideally, it'd be something that I can play around on, but also something that my nieces and nephew can ride when they visit.
I don't really have any experience with BMX bikes and, as I'm shopping around, I see quite a few that are labeled as "kids" or "adult."
It seems as if the top tube length is the main difference between the two, but I've seen some that are very close, like 1/2" difference.
Is there really a difference, or is it just marketing fluff? If there is a difference, how much of an effect will it have on the feel and handling of the bike? Are there other differences in kids vs. adult BMX bikes?