The choice of size for a child’s bike should be proportional to the rider’s size. Draisienne, children’s bike, women’s bike or men’s bikeEach machine must be carefully studied to suit its owner. To guide you through this sometimes complex choice, here’s a focus on the essential points to consider before buying.
The draisienne, or “learning bike“, has many advantages. It allows children to familiarize themselves with the world of two-wheelers: learning balance, discovering independence, outdoor activities. But which draisienne to choose? We’ll help you!
Découvrir les draisiennesDraisiennes are designed for children aged 2 to 4.5 years and measuring between 85cm and 105cm.
Every child is different and develops at his or her own pace. The most important criterion will be his height: if he’s still too small (under 85cm), he won’t have all the cards in hand to fully discover the draisienne. For him to be able to use the draisienne correctly, he needs to have his feet in contact with the ground, with his knees slightly bent.
We therefore advise you to check his height (85cm minimum) before offering him the draisienne.
As with mountain bikes, wheel size is the key factor in choosing the right size of children’s bike. To give the best Christmas or birthday present to a spirited youngster, opt for a wheel size that matches his or her age and height. From the 12-inch draisienne to the 20-inch BMX to the junior mountain bike, the bike grows with the young rider. From the age of 12 or a height of over 1.45 m, cyclists can switch to a 26-inch mountain bike or a road bike with 650B wheels.
Je découvre les vélos enfantsTo calculate it, lean barefoot against a wall and mark the highest point of the adductor muscle with a hard book. Then calculate the distance from ground to point and you’ll obtain the precious value in cm that will dictate all your cycle purchases.
(The main children’s bike sizes are given as a guide. For more details, please refer to the manufacturer’s size guide)
With or without wheels? This question makes perfect sense for the little ones who want to take their first steps on a two-wheeler. This well-known accessory will accompany your child’s development between the ages of 2 and 6 (depending on the child’s ability to balance). Otherwise, other alternatives exist to reassure budding young cyclists: the tricycle in particular can prove to be the right compromise up to the age of 3. And for the little ones, bike seats or transport trailers can be attached to adult bikes to give them a taste for cycling adventures!
Je découvre les vélos enfantsYou may find yourself between two frame sizes. A slightly smaller frame gives you more sportiness and responsiveness, while a larger frame guarantees greater stability and easier clearance. In case of doubt, we advise you to choose the second option to maintain the bike’s desired properties. You can then adjust the components if they are not in the optimum position.
In any case, save precious time by carrying out a postural study! By accurately determining the dimensions of the perfect bike for your body size (frame size, stem length, crank length, handlebar width…), this in-store measurement will help you avoid errors and approximations when choosing the right bike size!
Avant de craquer pour le vélo de ses rêves, il est nécessaire de calculer avec précision 2 critères physiques fondamentaux : la taille et la hauteur de l’entrejambe.
La taille d’un vélo de course est déterminé via deux éléments clés : la longueur du tube horizontal et celle du tube de selle (axe de pédalier – sommet du tube). Ces deux dimensions exprimées en cm valident la taille de cadre d’un vélo.
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