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Which Size Bike Does My Child Require?

Children's bikes are generally measured by wheel size, rather than by frame size. Remember children do grow very quickly and you need to take this into consideration when buying a kids bike, However, if you buy a bike that is simply too big for your child, you will compromise your child's safety, and ultimately discourage your child from cycling.

Age of Child Wheel Size
3 Years 12"
4 Years 14"
5 Years 16"
6 Years 18"
7/8 Years 20"
8/10 Years 24"

Which Size Bike Do I Require?

Adults bikes and those for 10/11 years and over, are generally measured by frame size. This is normally the measurement between the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube.

Riders Height In Feet & Inches 4 feet 8 to 5 feet Mainly Off Road Use Frame Size Required Mainly On Road Use Frame Size Required Road Racing Bikes Frame Size Required
4 feet 8 to 5 feet 0 12 to 14 inches 13 to 15 inches 46 to 48cm
5 feet 0 to 5 feet 4 14 to 16 inches 15 to 17 inches 48 to 50cm
5 feet 4 to 5 feet 8 16 to 18 inches 17 to 19 inches 50 to 52cm
5 feet 8 to 6 feet 0 18 to 20 inches 19 to 21 inches 52 to 56cm
6 feet 0 to 6 feet 2 20 to 22 inches 21 to 23 inches 56 to 60cm +
 

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