The moment of choosing a new bike is always very delicate, both for adults and for the little ones. We can say in particular for the little ones, because for them it is more necessary than ever to have a vehicle that is easy to handle and that allows them to have fun safely. That's why choosing a children's bike can prove to not always be simple for a variety of reasons: first and foremost there's the growth factor and secondly, children's bikes must have certain characteristics.

Whether you're used to traveling by bike with your family or you want to start soon, here is everything you need to know to correctly choose the bike for your children!

Bicycles for children: characteristics

The question all parents ask themselves at some point is: how to choose a bike for children?

Even the most experienced can get excited and make the wrong choice: perhaps the vehicle is too large, or it is not perfectly adjustable or not suitable for the planned use.

The main thing to keep in mind is that children's bicycles are chosen based on 3 criteria:

• age

• child's height

• type of activity for which the vehicle will be used.

How to choose a bike for children

Everyone knows that children grow quickly, but each age has its bike, which will accompany them in their growth and in acquiring more and more advanced motor and coordination skills.

A bike for a 2-year-old child is necessarily different from a bike for an 8-year-old child.

The first vehicle you can purchase is a pedal-free bike, which can start being used from around 18-24 months. This bike will help them acquire the balance necessary to then ride a bike.

From 3 to 5 years you can choose a bike with pedals, but with small wheels between 12 and 14 inches.

From 6 to 9 years you can choose bikes with 20-inch wheels, whereas from 9 to 12 years bikes with wheels up to 26 inches.

What determines the final choice is the child's height, in this case you need to take specific measurements to understand which bike is most suitable for his needs:

• child's height

• crotch measurement

• maximum measurement of the bike's saddle.

Based on this and how adjustable the bike you want to buy is, you can draw conclusions.

Just like clothes, since children grow quickly, you can choose "growing" bikes, so slightly larger ones, but without overdoing it because then it will be difficult to use and handle them.

A good alternative to saving is to choose used bicycles, especially if they are not used frequently.

Finally, it is essential to also consider the use that will be made of it: on a trip? Only in the city? Only in the country?

In this way you can choose whether to opt for a MTB, a BMX, a children's travel bike or even a small eBike.

The choice of an eBike can prove extremely useful if you want to get him used to traveling by bike, but without putting him under too much stress.

Whatever your choice, there are numerous places where you can buy the perfect vehicle for your needs: for example Decathlon has a wide choice of children's bikes, but along with it also numerous specialized bike shops.

After choosing the model and the right sizes, why not plan your first trip already?

On Cyclando you will find many family-friendly tours, in Italy and in Europe, to travel safely and without worries!