Kids Bikes

[VTS 2169]

My daughter (7) is keen on riding a MTB. I have decided to get her a bicycle however I am not sure how to properly fit a bicycle to a child.

 

Can you please share some advice.

 

Many thanks

[V12man]

Find a decent bike shop.

 

Try Linden Cycles in Linden if you are in that area - speak to Jo - the owner.

[SeaBee]

Unless she's extremely tall, at 7 just get her a 20'' and get her comfortable on that. My 6 y/o daughter was a bit undersized but growing into the 20 just fine. Braking with the small hands are still somewhat less than optimal, but she's getting there.

 

Think "full-sized" bikes might still be too large.

 

Just my 2c - YMMV.

[GTRacing]

I have a bike that my 8 year old is almost out grown. he is slightly bigger than average. It's a gary fisher 24 speed with twist grip shifter. 24"

[Kranswurm]

My daughter (7) is keen on riding a MTB. I have decided to get her a bicycle however I am not sure how to properly fit a bicycle to a child.

 

Can you please share some advice.

 

Many thanks

 

See if you can find someone who stocks KHS bikes

They have excellent quality kids bikes with decent components that do not cost a fortune and will retain their value when your kid out grows it and you want to sell it.Do not buy the wrong size just so it lasts longer

[MudMuppet]

Find a decent bike shop.

 

Try Linden Cycles in Linden if you are in that area - speak to Jo - the owner.

 

+1 on the Linden Cycles. Got my daughter, age 8 of slight build, a Titan Calypso Girls bike. And Linden do a followup service included.