Children bike
Which is the right bike for my child? What do I have to look out for when buying? It should be safe, but what else should be considered - besides a cool look? Which size is the right one? It would be best if the bike can still be used after a season.
Many parents ask themselves this and much more when they want to buy a bike for their offspring.
The range of children's and youth bikes is huge. This makes it all the more difficult to keep track of them all. Of course, there are also different categories of children's bikes. From the colorful city bike to the cool mountain bike, no child's wish remains unfulfilled. Of course, the safety of the children on the bike is always the first priority!
Practice makes perfect - children's bikes for all ages
Riding a bike is fun, healthy and gives your offspring a fair amount of freedom to explore the world on their own. Even if the little ones want to start right away with the sleekest model, safety, reliability and the right size come first. Thanks to our wide range of children's bikes with different designs, the look is not neglected in any case.
Kids bikes from cute to sporty
If you want to become a real cycling pro one day or don't want to sit with mom or dad in the bike trailer on the tour to the quarry pond, you have to start training early. Accordingly, there are already running bikes and bicycles with 12-inch wheels and cool design for the youngest. In addition, the child-friendly bikes impress with particularly soft saddles, brakes that are easy to operate even for children's hands, ergonomic grip ends and - if desired - training wheels. And since children are known to grow quickly, the bicycle sizes also grow in two-inch increments to 12 inches, 14 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches and 20 inches. From the 20-inch class onwards, it becomes particularly interesting for little racers, because then the children's bikes with their gears, studded tires and disc brakes fitted to many models already look like mom and dad's bikes. If that's not motivation for the offspring to cycle?
Only a high-quality bike is a safe bike
Cycling is a lot of fun and can also be very practical for getting shorter distances behind you quickly. For this to succeed, it is advisable to start cycling as early as possible. Only by gaining a lot of riding experience and experiencing various traffic situations can safe control of the bike be guaranteed. That's why it makes sense to teach children to ride a bike as early as possible. For this, of course, a suitable bike must be found. In order to create the optimal conditions for a lot of riding fun, a bike for children should be chosen here that corresponds to the individual body size of your child.
Regardless of whether you choose a city bike, a mountain bike with suspension fork or a children's racing bike. The important thing is that the bike fits your child and is made of high-quality components that can safely withstand falls and unusual stresses. We can guarantee the latter in any case, as we source our goods exclusively from well-known manufacturers such as Cube, Scott, BMC, KROSS and Frog, who also equip their models with high-quality components from brand-name manufacturers such as Shimano, Tektro and Co.Wheels as preparation
While it was once common to offer children's bikes with training wheels, nowadays another alternative is very popular. The sale of running wheels booming in recent years namely. Here, children sit on a bicycle-like vehicle, but repeatedly push themselves off the ground with their feet to gain momentum. In the process, however, the sense of balance is well trained, so that learning to ride a bike hardly becomes a problem. It is definitely worth thinking about buying a wheel.
Which bike size is right for my child?
Children grow especially fast when they are young. Therefore, it will most likely be necessary to buy a new bike for your child several times. After all, you don't want them to be on a bike that is far too small. However, it is not too big a problem if the child's bike no longer fits the child's body size one hundred percent. Adjusting the handlebar and saddle height can usually remedy this. However, there should not be too much deviation, as this will not do your child's body any good. By the way, it is relatively easy to estimate the recommended wheel size based on the child's height. In contrast to bicycles for adults, this is an important factor for children's bicycles. Use the following list as a guide to find out which wheel size best fits your child. As usual, the size is given here in the form of inches.
Wheel sizes for children's bikes:
Body height 95 to 100 centimeters -> wheel size 12 inches
Body height 100 to 105 centimeters -> wheel size 14 inches
Body size 105 to 115 centimeters -> wheel size 16 inches
Body size 115 to 120 centimeters -> wheel size 18 inches
Body size 120 to 135 centimeters -> wheel size 20 inches
Body size 135 to 155 centimeters -> wheel size 24 inches
What must be considered when buying the children's bike?
Especially for children it is important that they are protected from possible dangers. Due to this fact, you should think carefully about which bike you buy for your child. The top priority is roadworthiness. This means that reflectors, lights and brakes have been installed by professionals and meet all requirements. If you buy children's bikes from Cube or Kross, this high-quality work is guaranteed. But the best safety precautions are of little use if your child does not develop any fun in cycling. Therefore, practical things should also be considered. Especially important for children is often the appearance of the bike. Your child will not want to ride a bike that he or she finds ugly. You certainly know best what your child likes. Take this knowledge into account when deciding what to buy and make your child happy. Make sure that the bike is not too heavy, otherwise the driving fun is quickly lost. Cycling then becomes a torture and not even smaller tours are fun for the child. Furthermore, you should be clear about what kind of brakes and gears you want for your child. If you are unsure, simply contact our consulting service. This will help you with the selection.
Buy the best children's bike online
Even if you are aware that the child can not be from 4 to 12 years on the same bike, we strongly advise you not to buy cheap bikes. After all, you want your child to enjoy cycling and at the same time have the highest level of safety. We offer you an excellent compromise here. In our store you will find various top brands such as Cube, Scott or Frog, which have specialized for years in the development of high-quality wheels. Thus, our offer includes cheap children's bikes that convince not only by a low price, but by high quality. With a little research, you will be able to find the best possible bike for your child.
Start slowly and get used to it
Once a new children's bike has been purchased, however, the child should first get used to the bike slowly. Go with your child to a place or a path where no traffic is expected and practice riding the bike together. After a few laps, your child will have no problem mastering the new vehicle. This way you can feel as safe as your child does. It is imperative that your child always wears a bicycle helmet.
From a wheel size of 20 inches, bicycles are considered a means of transport as soon as children participate in road traffic with them. This means they must comply with the StVO and meet the following criteria to be allowed to participate in road traffic. Bicycles need:
- a bicycle bell
- two brakes that can be operated independently of each other
- white light in the front
- red light at the back
- two yellow reflectors on each pedal
- two yellow reflectors per wheel
- white reflector in front
- one big and one small red reflector in the back
Basic knowledge of road traffic is important. This includes the rules of the road, how to behave in traffic, recognizing and assessing dangers, and much more. In elementary schools, children take the bicycle test in the fourth grade, which includes a theory section as well as a practical test. This tests whether the children know important traffic signs and right-of-way rules and have an understanding of what constitutes a safe bicycle and safe riding style. In order for children to be able to participate safely in traffic on bicycles even in the earlier school years, it is a good idea to practice with them on a regular basis. This is especially true if you plan to have your child ride his or her own bike to school in the future.
By the way: Until your child is eight years old, he or she is only allowed to ride on the sidewalk. Between the ages of eight and ten, they can also ride on the street or on marked bike paths. After that, it is no longer allowed to ride the bike on the sidewalk.
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