For youngsters - The children's bike
What is I need to consider when buying a bike for my child?
Children's bicycles are designed to get kids excited about riding. A deep frame entry ensures easy mounting and dismounting, and child-friendly bike geometry guarantees a safe and comfortable riding position. Children's bikes are also usually equipped with coaster brakes and only from a size of 24 inches, the wheels have a derailleur. A coaster brake children can use better because of their small hands.
Children's bikes and the STVO
To be allowed to use children's bikes in road traffic must comply with the rules of the Road Traffic Act. This prescribes a bell, pedals, 2 independent brakes, rear and front reflectors and a front headlight and rear light. In addition, children up to the age of eight and older children up to the age of ten are allowed to use the sidewalk.
What manufacturers are there?
We offer a wide selection from reputable manufacturers like BMC, CUBE, Electra- Bikes, Frog, Kross, Mondraker, Phantom, Scott. These brands impress with excellent quality and the best riding characteristics.
Which bike size is right for my child?
With the children's bike, as a rule, hardly any frame sizes are specified. On the other hand, the size of children's bikes is defined by the size of wheels in inches. Important here is the bicycle saddle. This should be adjusted so that the child can touch the ground with both feet. This two-sided contact with the ground is extremely important, as it provides the child with the necessary safety, especially during the first driving attempts.
- from 95 cm: 12 inch children's bike
- from 100 cm: 14 inch children's bike
- From 105 cm: 16 inch children's bicycle
- From 110 cm: 18 inch children's bicycle
- From 120 cm: 20 inch children's bicycle
- from 135 cm: 24 inch children's bicycle usually with gears
- from 140 cm: 26 inch youth bike usually with gears