{"id":188888,"date":"2022-04-01T08:22:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T08:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=188888"},"modified":"2022-04-01T08:22:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T08:22:23","slug":"how-to-fit-a-childs-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2022\/04\/01\/how-to-fit-a-childs-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fit a Child\u2019s Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to get your child a new bike but where do you begin? Getting the right fit can be a confusing process but measuring your child for a new bike is crucial to ensuring they enjoy their bike rides.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve ever ridden your bike for any length of time with the saddle at the wrong height or angle, you\u2019ll know it can be at the very least uncomfortable, and cause longer-term issues if not resolved. Kids are resilient but may just end up not riding their bike<\/a> if it\u2019s uncomfortable without knowing why.<\/p>\n

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The right fit of a bike is crucial for ensuring your kid will enjoy the ride. \u00a9 Profimedia\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before you start on your search for a new bike, there are a couple of measurements that are used to classify children\u2019s bike sizes:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Wheel size<\/strong> is used by manufacturers but this doesn\u2019t necessarily reflect the size of the bike as these can differ across brands.<\/li>\n
  • The age of your child<\/strong> can be referenced but isn\u2019t a great indicator as the size of children can vary greatly too.<\/li>\n
  • Using your child\u2019s inside leg <\/strong>in reference to the bike seat height. This is the most accurate way to get the right-sized bike, regardless of the wheel and frame size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Measure your child\u2019s inside leg<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Note: Inside leg may be called inseam on American bikes<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Wearing shoes, ask your child to stand against a wall with their feet flat on the ground and hip-width apart.<\/li>\n
    2. Place a hard-back book between their legs, spine facing upwards.<\/li>\n
    3. Raise the book until the spine hits their crotch, ensuring the book is parallel with the ground.<\/li>\n
    4. Measure from the ground up to the spine of the book – this is their inside leg measurement.<\/li>\n
    5. You could also mark where the spine of the book meets the wall, have the child move away and measure this instead. Wriggly and ticklish children might make the initial task difficult!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong>Selecting a bike<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Some bike retailers may use the inside leg measurement but you may also be looking at other measurements. You can use the chart below to give you a rough guide of which measurements would fit your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Age<\/td>\nInside leg<\/td>\nWheel size<\/td>\nFrame size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      3+<\/td>\n13 – 16\u201d (34 – 31cm)<\/td>\n12\u201d<\/td>\n8 – 9\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      4+<\/td>\n16 – 20\u201d (40 – 51cm)<\/td>\n14\u201d<\/td>\n9 – 10\u201d (22.9 – 25.4cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      5+<\/td>\n17 – 20\u201d (43 – 52cm)<\/td>\n16\u201d<\/td>\n10 – 11\u201d (25.4 – 28cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      6+<\/td>\n19 – 22\u201d (49 – 55cm)<\/td>\n18 – 20\u201d<\/td>\n10 – 11\u201d (25.4 – 28cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      7+<\/td>\n20 – 23\u201d (51 – 58cm)<\/td>\n20\u201d<\/td>\n12\u201d (30.5cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      7+<\/td>\n21 – 24\u201d (53 – 62cm)<\/td>\n20\u201d<\/td>\n13\u201d (33cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      8+<\/td>\n22 – 26\u201d (56 – 65cm)<\/td>\n24\u201d<\/td>\n12\u201d (30.5cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      8+<\/td>\n23 – 26\u201d (58 – 67cm)<\/td>\n24\u201d<\/td>\n13\u201d (33cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      8+<\/td>\n24 – 27\u201d (60 – 69cm)<\/td>\n24\u201d<\/td>\n14\u201d (35.6cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      9+<\/td>\n24 – 28\u201d (60 – 72cm)<\/td>\n26\u201d<\/td>\n14\u201d (35.6cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Young teens<\/td>\n27 – 31\u201d (68 – 80cm)<\/td>\n26\u201d<\/td>\n17\u201d (43.2cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      You\u2019re now ready to go and purchase your child\u2019s new bike! Or at least, you\u2019re armed with the knowledge to approach the \u2013 usually very helpful \u2013 shop assistants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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