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Frame Size Guide
If the bike is for a child, they generally fall into age categories based on the average size of a child of a specific age. There is no hard and fast rule that says you must buy a bike of a particular size for a child of a specific age. If the child is comfortable and not too stretched on the bike, and they can manage all the controls, ie. turn the handlebars safely, reach the brake levers and operate them, AND touch the floor with their tip-toes, then there is nothing to prevent you from selecting a bike in a bigger age category.
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12" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 3 to 5
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14" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 4 to 6
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16" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 5 to 8
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18" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 6 to 9
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20" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 7 to 10
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20" Freestyler BMX:
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Suitable for ages 10+
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24" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 9 to 12
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26" Wheel Cycles:
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Suitable for ages 11+
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First bikes, or pavement bikes are 12" wheel for average ages 3 to 5. Larger children may benefit from a 14" wheel cycle.
Once you are into 26" wheel bicycles, then size is only determined by frame size. The size of the frame is measured from the centre of the chainset (the thing the pedal arms are attached to) to the top of the frame at the point where the seat post is inserted. As we are in good old blighty, these are still measured in inches! Unfortunately some manufacturers measure their models to the centre of the intersection of the top tube and the seat tube, which can throw some of the sizings out a little. If in doubt, please contact us and we should be able to tell you which way a particular bike is measured.
Once a child has learnt to ride without stabilisers (generally about age 5) they will move up to a 16" wheel cycle. These generally do not come with stabilisers, but they can be added if required.
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