Kids Bike Sizes: How To Choose The Right Children's Bicycle

Published on March 1st 2017

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Here's what to look for when buying a kids bike and how to make sure you buy the right bike for your child. We cover bicycle frame size, wheel size, brakes and all the important things that will make cycling more enjoyable for the whole family. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/4T Choosing the correct size of bike for your kids is a simple process, but there are a few simple points to remember. We turned to Isla Bikes for some advice: UK & Europe: http://gcn.eu/IslaBikes US: http://gcn.eu/IslaBikesUS The first point is not to choose a bike based on age. While age can provide a basic indication, height is more important. How do you choose, then? You'll need two measurements; height and inseam. With these two measurements, you should now be able to get a better indication of size. Fitting balance bikes is slightly different to fitting standard bikes. Sizing aside, there are a few other important considerations. Children's-specific bikes should have shorter cranks, brakes that are closer to the bars and smaller saddles. Have you got any questions or advice about fitting a kids bike? Let us know down in the comments 👇 and don't forget to like and share this video! Watch more on GCN... How To Set Your Saddle Height - Tips For Getting Your Saddle Position Right 📹 http://gcn.eu/4U How To Choose The Correct Crank Length – The Most Important Bike Adjustment You've Never Made? 📹 http://gcn.eu/1TOsCsv