How are children's bikes classified?
Even before the purchase, moms and dads need to know which bicycle is best for their child and how to choose it correctly.
All children's bicycles are divided into:
- for children from 1 to 3 years (wheel diameter is 12 inches);
- for children from 4 to 6 years (diameter 16 inches);
- for children 7-9 years (wheels 20 inches);
- for children above 130 cm in height (wheel diameter 24 inches).
A parameter such as the diameter of the wheel is the most important when choosing a bicycle for a child, because the height of the landing depends on it. Many parents, trying to make a purchase, as they say, "for growth", buy bicycles with a larger diameter of the wheel than necessary. As a result, the child experiences difficulties while riding, constantly trying to reach the pedal. Therefore, you need to choose a bicycle for the growth of the child.
How to choose the right bike for a child?
The selection of a bicycle is not a complicated procedure, however, it also has its own nuances.
So, in order to properly choose the vehicle for growth, you need to do the following manipulation. Put the child on a flat surface, placing the bicycle between his legs.
Special attention should be paid to the seat adjustment range. Normally, the child should be free to reach the pedal while riding, and the leg, while in the lower position, should be fully straightened. If it is not, adjust the seat.
It is also necessary to remember the correct landing of children during the ride. To do this, you need to purchase a bicycle with a steering adjustment, both in the angle of inclination and height.
Knowing these features and taking them into account when buying, every parent can easily choose the right bike for their child.