Monday, 14 May 2007

How to Choose the Right Sized Bike for Children?

With biking becoming a popular mode of transport due to environmental and health benefits there has been growing demand for bicycles around the UK. One age group which has always been large sector of bike users are children and choosing the right size bicycle for you child improves comfort and more importantly safety.

Most stores will be more than able and willing to give you advice as to the size requirement. Below is a general guide that most stores will work to.

Always ensure safety equipment is used when riding a bike.

Age of Child
Inside Leg
Height of ChildFrame SizeWheel Size
3 - 5 Years Old
13.5" - 16"
Under 90 cm
8.5"
12"
4 - 7 Years Old
15" - 17.5"
90 - 115cm
9"
14"
5 - 7 Years Old
17" - 20.5"
105 - 120cm
10"
16"
7 - 11 Years Old
20" - 23"
115 - 140cm
11"
20"
7 - 11 Years Old
21" - 24.5"
115 - 140 cm
12"
20"
11 - 14 Years Old
23" - 26.5"
Over 135cm
13"
24"
11 - 14 Years Old
23.5" - 27"
Over 135cm
14"
24"

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