Wheel sizes for kids bikes typically range from 12 inches to 24 inches so make sure to get the right wheel size for your child s height and age.
18 inch bike age range.
The correct frame size is the only way to ensure that your child reaches the floor safely and easily with both feet at the lowest saddle height.
Even then each bike is designed a little bit differently.
The wheel size is based on the diameter of the tire see below and as each tire size gets larger so does the size of the bicycle frame.
14 18 inches 35 45 cm.
Tire diameter outside age 2 5.
42 48 inches.
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18 4 10 6 4 147cm 193cm.
8 12 years.
Measuring your child s inseam is the best way to find the right bike size.
Since the precise and comfortable fit of a bicycle depends on the brand of the bike and your individual proportions be prepared to try a bike on for size before you purchase it.
The best size bike for a 4 year old is either a 12 inch or 16 inch wheel depending on their height.
Kids bikes come in these different wheel diameter sizes.
42 48 inches 107 122 cm.
16 22 inches 40 56 cm.
Age 4 8.
6 9 years.
The age range for 20 inch bikes is generally 6 to 8 years old.
Guide to kid s bike sizes.
56 62 inches.
You can also visit us in store to speak to an experienced member of staff.
My 5 year old for instance fits nicely on the prevelo alpha three as well as the pello reddi.
26 36 inches 66 91 cm.
Age 6 9.
26 34 inches.
34 42 inches 86 107 cm.
Similarly the right size bike for a 5 year old falls into that same range.
20 24 inches 51 61 cm.
If your child is just learning to ride start with a bike featuring one gear and look for bikes with more gears as your child becomes more experienced.
34 42 inches.
Kids bike size chart by inseam.
48 56 inches.
This handy chart should show you the right bmx bike you need based on your height age.
48 56.
Measure your height accurately and check the manufacturer s measurements too.
4 8 years.
12 inch 14 inch 16 inch 18 inch 20 inch 24 inch and now even 26 inch.
Age child s height inseam bike size from wheel diameter 2 5 years.
As you can see both age and height are important considerations.
Most 8 and 9 year olds will fit on a 20 inch wheel bike.