Learn more about 16 inch wheel kids bikes.
16 inch bike age group.
No but buying a better bike can mean getting a safer one.
48 56 inches.
Does high cost equal high quality.
Kids bikes come in these different wheel diameter sizes.
Most have rear coaster breaks and pneumatic tires some have.
26 34 inches.
Guide to kid s bike sizes.
For both the 5 to 9 and 7 to 10 age groups it really depends on what bike has the more appropriate stand over height seat height.
The best size bike for a 4 year old is either a 12 inch or 16 inch wheel depending on their height.
Typically 17 to 21 seat height 50cc 70cc 80cc 90cc dirt bikes.
Similarly the right size bike for a 5 year old falls into that same range.
Much like 14 inch wheeled bikes one of the key design factors for these bikes is that they are both durable and lightweight 4 to 6 year olds can push out.
Kids bike size chart by inseam.
Measuring your child s inseam is the best way to find the right bike size.
16 20 inches 40 50 cm.
18 22 inches 45 55 cm.
The wheel size is based on the diameter of the tire see below and as each tire size gets larger so does the size of the bicycle frame.
A 20 inch or 24 inch new bike for an older child will cost more.
Beware of bikes with only hand brakes at this age because most kids have trouble operating them properly at least until after they re 5 years old.
A decent quality new bike with 12 inch or 16 inch wheels plus training wheels is likely to cost around 150 to 250.
Suitable for 4 6 years of age.
16 inch wheel bikes.
As the child grows so does the bike.
The next size up are kids bikes with 16 inch wheels.
Most come with training wheels some are direct drive.
Age 4 8.
14 17 inches 35 42 cm.
You could be looking at 300.
12 inch 14 inch 16 inch 18 inch 20 inch 24 inch and now even 26 inch.
Age 4 8 years developing confidence.
Kids 5 to 9 years old.
Typically 21 to 28 seat height 50cc 110cc dirt bikes.
The 14 or 16 inch wheeled bike will be the right size for most kids in this age bracket.
Age 6 9.
56 62 inches.
34 42 inches.
Tire diameter outside age 2 5.
As you can see both age and height are important considerations.
Most 8 and 9 year olds will fit on a 20 inch wheel bike.
Wheel diameter bike size comments.
Age 8 12.