Children’s bikes are a great option to introduce your children to cycling with lots of fun and exercise, the children’s bike grows with your child, because there are models for every age group and with different accessories such as training wheels or a light system. When buying your children’s bike, make sure that you choose the right size for your child and that your bike meets the necessary safety requirements.
In our checklist, we have researched everything on the subject of children’s bikes and summarized it for you. You can find the best children’s bikes in our product recommendation.
- It is imperative that the brakes on the bicycle are checked before riding and that they can be quickly grasped by the child.
- For optimal safety, the children’s bike should always have a coaster brake, which is used by stepping backward on the pedals, and a rim brake on the front wheel, which is operated by a lever on the handle.
- Tip: The brakes should not be set too tight, otherwise your child might have a hard time operating them.
- The bike size must be adjusted to the age and size of the child.
- It is essential to wear a bicycle helmet .
- Finally, you should make sure that the bicycle chain is covered with a chain guard so that nothing gets caught in the chain.
- The size of children’s bicycles is measured in inches. Which is the right size for your child, you must choose according to the age, height, and stride length of your child.
- Children’s bikes start at 12 inches for children 3 years and older, a height of at least 0.95 m and a stride length of 0.33 m.
- They end at 26 inches for children from 10 years of a height of at least 1.40 m and a stride length of 0. 68 m.
- In addition, for the optimal bike size, you should also adjust the saddle and handlebars to the size of your child.
- Riding a bike also requires the right equipment. Always make sure that your child wears a bicycle helmet, this is not only mandatory but also important for the safety of your child.
- It is also worth investing in the knee and elbow pads so that your child does not hurt himself when falling.
- For very young children who are not yet able to ride independently, it is recommended to ride with training wheels at first to get a feel for the bike. Once your child feels comfortable with his bike, you can slowly remove the training wheels.
- For play bikes, i.e. bikes up to 18 inches, no light system is necessary. From 20 inches, however, you should equip the bike with a white headlight in the front, a red taillight in the back, and also attach a white or red reflector in the front and back and yellow reflectors on the pedals and wheels.
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Recommended Children’s Bicycles
We have compiled the best and most interesting children’s bikes . You can find the list with our product recommendations here.
Children’s bike/running bike 12 inch (approx. 3-4 years)
Children Bike 14 Inch (From Circa 4 Years)
- ✔ PRODUCT QUALITY: Modern and stable steel tube framework that is safer for smaller riders with impact resistant paint finish
- ✔ DURALBE COMPONENTS: Equipped with easy-going ball bearing steering that is adjustable for both: height and angle
- ✔ PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN: Ergonomically correct bike saddle that is adjustable to rider height as well as the proper angle to maximize stability and safety
- ✔ SAFETY FIRST: Backpedalling brake - a necessity for a child’s bike of this size and a child-friendly handbrake. Certified non-toxic safety steering wheel handles with an additional child’s hand protection device
- BRIGHT EYES: This bike is the ideal present for birthdays, christmas, easter or the kindergarten. It gives lots of fun to the little ones and awakens their spirit of discovery.
- ✔ PRODUCT QUALITY: Modern and stable steel tube framework that is safer for smaller riders with impact resistant paint finish
- ✔ DURALBE COMPONENTS: Equipped with easy-going ball bearing steering that is adjustable for both: height and angle
- ✔ PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN: Ergonomically correct bike saddle that is adjustable to rider height as well as the proper angle to maximize stability and safety
- ✔ SAFETY FIRST: Backpedalling brake - a necessity for a child’s bike of this size and a child-friendly handbrake. Certified non-toxic safety steering wheel handles with an additional child’s hand protection device
- BRIGHT EYES: This bike is the ideal present for birthdays, christmas, easter or the kindergarten. It gives lots of fun to the little ones and awakens their spirit of discovery.
Children Bike 16 Inch (From Circa 4-5 Years)
- ✔ PRODUCT QUALITY: Stable steel tube framework with a high, modern crossbar with impact resistant glitter metallic paint finish
- ✔ HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS: Sealed ISO Bottom Bracket with CrMo square axle and bearing shells of wrought iron
- ✔ PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN: Ergonomically correct bike saddle that is adjustable to rider height as well as the proper angle to maximize stability and safety
- ✔ SAFETY FIRST: Backpedalling brake - a necessity for a child’s bike of this size and a child-friendly handbrake. Certified non-toxic safety steering wheel handles with an additional child’s hand protection device
- ✔ ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE: Manufacturing with a loving eye for detail: For the last decade, BIKESTAR has stood for product design that amazes not only children. With its brands BIKESTAR, STAR-SCOOTER and STAR-SKATEBOARDS, the Munich-based business now possesses one of the largest ranges of children’s vehicles in all of Europe. The customer service will always have your needs and wishes close at heart and will win you over with quick deliveries and permanently available spare parts
Children’s Bike 18 Inch (From Circa 5 Years)
- ✔ PRODUCT QUALITY: Modern and stable steel tube framework that is safer for smaller riders with impact resistant paint finish
- ✔ HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS: Sealed ISO Bottom Bracket with CrMo square axle and bearing shells of wrought iron
- ✔ PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN: Ergonomically correct bike saddle that is adjustable to rider height as well as the proper angle to maximize stability and safety
- ✔ SAFETY FIRST: Backpedalling brake - a necessity for a child’s bike of this size and a child-friendly handbrake. Certified non-toxic safety steering wheel handles with an additional child’s hand protection device
- BRIGHT EYES: This bike is the ideal present for birthdays, christmas or easter. It gives lots of fun to the little ones and awakens their spirit of discovery.
Children Bike 20 Inch (From Circa 6-7 Years)
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Children’s Bike 24 Inch (From Circa 8 Years)
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Children’s Bike 26 Inch (From Circa 10-11 Years)
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FAQ About Kids Bikes
The appropriate size of a children’s bike depends on the height of the child. From a height of 95 cm, a children’s bike with 12 inches is recommended. As a rule of thumb, for every 5 cm of additional height of the child, you can use a bike with an additional 2 inch tire size. So approximately from 100 cm height a bicycle with 14 inches, from 105 cm a bicycle with 16 inches, etc.
The inch size of a children’s bike refers to the diameter of the tires. Measure the size of your tire with a folding rule and divide the value in centimeters by 2.54 to get the inch size of your tire or bike.
From about 3 to 4 years, your child can slowly start riding a children’s bike.
Children’s bicycles or the tire sizes of children’s bicycles are measured in inches. The bike sizes range from 12 to 24 inches depending on the age and height of your child.
– From about 3 years and a height of 90 to 120 cm, it is worth buying a 12 inch bike.
– From about 4 years and a height of 102-125 cm, a 16 inch children’s bike is recommended.
– From about 5 years and a height of 110-130 cm you should go for an 18 inch bike.
– From about 6 years and a height of 120-142 cm your child needs a 20 inch children’s bike.
– From about 7 years and a height of 130-160 cm is finally suitable a children’s bike with 24 inch tire size.
There are many great children’s bike brands from which you can freely choose some well-known names are: Bikestar, Timson, Lionel Arie, Royal Baby and KS Cycling. You can find even more great brands in our product recommendations.
Frame sizes for children’s bikes range from 14 to 19 inches depending on body size.
A children’s bike with gears should get your child from about 5 to 6 years
With children’s bicycles, the most important thing is to choose the right size, so the feet should touch the ground, but not drag along it when riding with the tips of the feet. Also always note the safety requirements for your child, that is, headlights and a functioning brake.
Children’s bikes usually use umbilical gears from 4 to 7 gears. If your child is already confident in handling the bike, you can also switch to a children’s bike with derailleur gears.
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