How to know which size bike for your child

Age of children is paramount in choosing a child's bicycle. But the age factor should not be taken into consideration in the selection of standard bicycles. Child's posture as the length of the child's feet should also be considered, because the growth of every child is different.

Bicycle parts which can be used as a benchmark bicycle selection is the size of a bicycle rim.

Below is a table size of a bicycle rim is associated with the child's age.

1. Rim size 12 inches (30cm) for children ages 2 to 4 years.
2. Rim size 16 inches (40cm) for children ages 4 to 7 years.
3. Rim size 18 inches (45 cm) for children ages 5 to 8 years.
4. Rim size 20 inches (50 cm) for children age 8 through 12 years
5. Rim size 24 inches (60 cm) and 26 inches (65 cm) for age over 12 years.

Rim size is obtained by measuring the diameter of the tire rim that has been installed.Example: The measurement results and the tire rim diameter of 30 cm showed a rim size is 12 inches.

Can also be seen on the side of the tire. Example: 16 x 1.75, number 16 shows that the size of the rim is 16 inches (40 cm). Numbers 1.75 shows the tire tread width is 1.75inches (4.45cm).

Tips on how to Teach Children Age 6 Years Two Wheels Cycling

1. How to Start Peddling Bikes? Say: Begin to step on one pedal toward the handlebars.What You Need to Know: The position of more or less pedal in a clockwise direction at 2,which allows the rider can deliver a powerful swing pedals. Automatic also provide powerto the bike to glide while keeping the bike up the other foot found the pedal.


2. How does driving straight? Say: Forward sight. What You Need to Know: When the driver turned to the side, arm and shoulder may follow, making the bike sway. The following lesson: Keep your knees and elbows relaxed, and paddling with a smooth round.


3. How to Turn? Say: Slow road bicycle before turning. What You Need to Know: Slow down before turning to prevent the possibility of error in turn. Having self-confidenceincreases, your child will learn how to look at the bike turn.


4. How can driving on the highway? Say: Drive like a car. What You Need to Know: This is so that your child is not moving lane, red light violation, and driving on the wrong side of the road. This habit also kept him on the track when driving with his group.


5. How to Stop? Say: Squeeze both brakes simultaneously. What You Need to Know: This provides maximum control and brake. Using the front brake alone can make your childmotivated toward the handlebars and use the rear brake alone only provide 20-40% energy and makes possible the bike skidded.