What should I look for when choosing a four-wheeled bicycle for a child? For color? To the manufacturer? Or are completely different signs important by which one can distinguish a faithful and reliable “horse” for a young (so far) “rider” or “rider”?
First things first, you need to decide on the size. No matter how wild it sounds, experts in iron "horses" have a clear gradation. Each model of the bike exists in several sizes. The frame size is calculated according to the formula, starting from the growth and length of the legs. In stores, most often a limited number of copies are presented, as a result, buyers are forced to buy what is. Take your time. Consult in advance and choose a four-wheeled bicycle that is appropriate for the growth of the child.
Often, in relation to children's and teenage models, not a dimensional table of frames is used, but a size range of wheels.
Wheel Size Inch | Child height, cm | Child age |
12 | 85-110 | 3-5 |
sixteen | 100-120 | 4-6 |
twenty | 115-135 | 6-9 |
24 | 125-150 | 9-12 |
Older children get a four-wheeled bicycle with the smallest frame size from the adult line.
Next, you should decide on the manufacturer. Most often, inexpensive, but brightly colored representatives of Chinese products are presented on our market. It’s unfortunate, but they do not differ in good quality; they are acquired rather from hopelessness than for other reasons. Most venerable manufacturers, wishing to reduce labor costs, have production all in the same China or Taiwan. The quality, of course, suffers, and if you decide to buy a model of a famous company for your child, do not spare extra money and choose the copy that was made at the "native" plant, and not "by order" in the homeland of Confucius.
Children's four-wheeled bicycle (expert reviews) - a tool for learning. The main thing is safety. The choice should fall on those instances in the design of which the manufacturer provided for both manual and foot brakes. The chain must be closed with a protective cover. The seat should be stiff, but comfortable and wide. We are not even talking about adjusting the height of the seat and steering wheel, about the ease of disconnecting the additional wheels, this is natural. Also relatively recently, a four-wheeled children’s bike with a handle appeared on the market. This copy will allow parents to help their child learn the skills of riding an iron "horse" faster.
Only in the last turn is a designer chosen. Although in fairness, it is worth saying that in relation to goods for babies this indicator is no less important than the previous one. In addition to the fact that a children's four-wheeled bicycle will become a kind of educational simulator for a child, he certainly should like it visually, have something special, for example, a basket in which you can carry toys, a holder for a water bottle or a hallmark of your beloved cartoon hero.
Love your children. Give them joy!