Sizing For Kids Bikes

Getting the sizing right for a child’s bike can make the difference between a happy cyclist and a reluctant one. At the same time, you want your child to have a bike which will allow some growing room to make this a sound investment. For a beginner, the child should be able to put both feet on the ground so that they feel safe and can quickly learn to balance. As a child grows in confidence, raising the saddle will allow greater freedom of movement on the bike and allow the bike a longer life.

Kids Bike Size Chart

2-4 Years 3-5 Years 4-6 Years 5-8 Years 7-11 Years 10+ Years
Wheel Size inches 12″ – 0″ 14″ 16″ 20″ 24″ 26″
Child’s Height cm 82 – 100cm 98 – 106cm 104 – 122cm 120 – 130cm 127 – 142cm 140 – 158cm
ft 2′ 8″ – 3′ 3″ 3′ 3″ – 3′ 6″ 3′ 5″ – 4′ 0″ 3′ 11″ – 4′ 3″ 4′ 2″ – 4′ 8″ 4′ 7″ – 5′ 2″
Inside Leg cm 30 – 40cm 36 – 44cm 40 – 54cm 52 – 59cm 57 – 66cm 64 – 70cm
inches 12″ – 16″ 14″ – 17″ 16″ – 21″ 20″ – 23″ 22″ – 26″ 25″ – 28″

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