{"id":52972,"date":"2023-08-15T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=743238"},"modified":"2023-08-15T15:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:35:40","slug":"bike-sizes-for-kids-how-to-find-the-right-size-bike-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-sizes-for-kids-how-to-find-the-right-size-bike-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike sizes for kids | How to find the right size bike for your child"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make sure your child feels comfortable and confident on their bike <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 15 August 2023 at 13:00 PM<\/p>

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Children grow up fast, and finding a bike that fits them while offering a few years of service can be a difficult affair.<\/p>\n

Whether you want to get them riding along with the family<\/a> or commuting to school<\/a>, making sure your little ones are comfortable on their bikes will help build their confidence faster.<\/p>\n

As with adult bikes, getting the correct size is vital for children\u2019s enjoyment and for improving their confidence when they first start pedalling.<\/p>\n

The best children\u2019s bikes<\/a> will feature size-specific components such as child-size levers, cranks, saddles and handlebars to help your kids get the most out of their bikes.<\/p>\n

Most brands will recommend a height range for their bikes, while some suggest an age range, though this can be confusing because little riders grow at different rates.<\/p>\n

Wheel size remains an important indicator of children\u2019s bike size, ultimately restricting the frame size.<\/p>\n

With all of this in mind, here\u2019s everything you need to know about children\u2019s bike sizes to make sure your kids feel safe and confident on their bikes.<\/p>\n

Kids\u2019 bike size chart<\/h2>\n

This table shows the various bike wheel sizes and the approximate ages they are suitable for, as well as the minimum height and inseam length for each wheel size.<\/p>\n

The important thing here is the size of the child, not the age.<\/p>\n

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\ufeffApprox age <\/th>Wheel size (in)<\/th>Minimum inseam (in)<\/th>Minimum inseam (cm)<\/th>Minimum height (ft, in)<\/th>Minimum height (cm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2+<\/td>12 (balance bike)<\/td>12<\/td>30<\/td>2,8<\/td>88<\/td> <\/tr>
3+<\/td>14<\/td>15<\/td>38<\/td>3,3<\/td>98<\/td> <\/tr>
4+<\/td>16<\/td>16<\/td>42<\/td>3,5<\/td>104<\/td> <\/tr>
5+<\/td>18<\/td>18<\/td>46<\/td>3,8<\/td>112<\/td> <\/tr>
6+<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>52<\/td>3,11<\/td>120<\/td> <\/tr>
8+<\/td>24<\/td>23<\/td>57<\/td>4,2<\/td>127<\/td> <\/tr>
10+<\/td>26<\/td>25<\/td>64<\/td>4,7<\/td>140<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>