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Bicycle fit

Bicycle fit is how well a bicycle’s size, geometry, and adjustments match a child’s body, control abilities, and riding experience.

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Choosing a bicycle for a child by age and height

Choosing a bicycle for a child by age and height

Why age and height are only starting points Children’s bicycles are usually classified by wheel diameter rather than frame size. Common categories include balance bikes, 12-, 14-, 16-, 18-, 20-, 24-, and 26-inch bicycles. Age and height charts are helpful because they quickly narrow the options, but they cannot account for every child’s proportions or […]