| Heading out to buy a new kids mountain bike can be | | | | Guide to Kid's Bike Sizes |
| really an exciting experience. Think back to when you | | | | Age Child's Height Bike Wheel Size |
| were a child and were given a brand new bike, you | | | | Age 2 - 5 26 - 34 inches 12 inches |
| were ready to take on the next adventure! | | | | Age 4 - 8 34 - 42 inches 16 inches |
| The key factor to buying a kids mountain bike are | | | | Age 6 - 9 42 - 48 inches 18 inches |
| keeping them safe. So, how do we fit a bike for young | | | | Age 8 - 12 48 - 56 inches 20 inches |
| riders and have the bike be safe for them to control. | | | | Youth 56 - 62 inches 24 inches |
| When a child is sitting on the bike's seat they should be | | | | Please remember to have a proper fitting helmet for |
| able to touch the ground with tip toes or flat feet. Each | | | | your children. The majority of kids don't wear helmets |
| kid will be different when it comes to the length of their | | | | properly, or even wearing them backwards! A helmet |
| legs and arms, be sure the seat and handle bars can | | | | should fit firmly on their head. If you can find one that |
| be adjusted or can have spacers added. | | | | adjusts at the back it will help with getting a |
| Kids bikes are measured by the wheel size, 12",16", | | | | comfortable fit. When fitted properly a helmet should |
| 18' 20" and 24". It is a good rule of thumb to measure | | | | not move from front to back or side to side with ease. |
| and record your child's height in inches. You can use | | | | Adult supervision is recommended for kids that are |
| this guide to help you. | | | | biking up until the age of 10. |