The progression of sizes in kids bikes goes up in 4" steps, The smallest is 12" followed by 16", 20" and then 24". The 20" range is generally suited to the age range between 5-7, but often last shorter children until they're closer to the age of 9.
An exception to this standard sizing comes from the brand BYK, which supplies14" and 18" …
The progression of sizes in kids bikes goes up in 4" steps, The smallest is 12" followed by 16", 20" and then 24". The 20" range is generally suited to the age range between 5-7, but often last shorter children until they're closer to the age of 9.
An exception to this standard sizing comes from the brand BYK, which supplies14" and 18" wheel sizes.
A new 20" bike is generally best purchased for a child aged 5-7, to ensure maximum use of the bike, while older children aged 8-9 are usually better suited to the larger 24 inch size.
Of course the childs size and riding ability have a bearing upon the size of bike required, but we understand that most parents prefer to make a purchase that will see at least a couple of years use, before it is handed down to a younger sibling or passed on to friends or relatives. Occasionally, this means a timid child needs to be coaxed out of their comfort zone and supplied a bike which is correct for them, rather than the one they feel "comfortable" with.
We recognise that some families don't have sufficient time, or some children the motivation, to get off training wheels by this stage, so we have a number of 20" bikes for both boys and girls that we are able to fit training wheels to.
