Description
This handy chart shows you the right bike for your child, based on age, height and wheel size. Ultimately, the best way to check that the bike is the correct size for your child is to sit on a bike and check that they can touch the ground with both feet.
Wheel Size | Age | Height |
12″ | 2 to 3 | 85 to 100cm |
14″ | 3 to 4 | 95 to 110cm |
16″ | 4 to 5 | 110 to 120cm |
20″ | 5 to 8 | 120 to 135cm |
24″ | 8 to 11 | 135 to 145cm |
26″ | 11+ | 125+ cm |
Another useful form of chart for determining the right size of bike, and some might say more accurate, is the inside leg length approach.
Wheel Size | Age | Inseam |
12″ | 2 to 3 | 35 to 42cm |
14″ | 3 to 4 | 40 to 50cm |
16″ | 4 to 5 | 45 to 55cm |
20″ | 5 to 8 | 55 to 63cm |
24″ | 8 to 11 | 60 to 72cm |
26″ | 11+ | 70+ cm |