Choosing a bike for a child of 7 years old

A children's bicycle is a good gift, as well as a great option for your child's active recreation. This technique is a great way to distract you from your computer, video games, and cartoons, and encourages you to spend more time outdoors. Cycling is good for children's health.

Determining the right bike size and the right wheel diameter is essential for both convenience and safety. It all depends on the height of your child.

If you are going, for example, to make your child a surprise on his birthday, then you will need to measure the height of the bike and the diameter of the wheel, and also pay attention to some other parameters that are important and affect ride comfort.

• Bike height. Make sure the bike is suitable for your child's height and can safely reach the ground with their feet. For adults, just touch it with their socks to maintain balance, but your child should reach the ground with his heels.
• An important indicator of a bicycle is its weight. The advice here is simple: buy the lightest bike you can afford. Experienced cyclists know how important bike weight is, even for an adult. But for a child, this is an even more important parameter. On average, an adult weighs 80 kg, and a seven-year-old child weighs 18–20 kg. Based on these numbers, it's easy to see why a child would “benefit” from a lighter bike.
• One of the most important nodes are brakes... Has your child developed the necessary coordination to use the hand brakes? It takes time to learn, so you can buy a bike with a simpler brake, such as a foot brake, that works by turning the pedals back to get started. This is not a fixed-gear fixed bike. The kicking system is the simplest and most suitable for a child.
• Finally, when choosing a children's bike, it is important Colour. Buy a model in a color that your child likes, since the visual perception of the world is especially important for children. If you buy an item in a color that they don't like, then they won't want to use the bike.

It is important that the controls are child-friendly. Don't buy a bike that has adult-made handles. How many 7-year-olds have the same hand size as an adult? Their control over their bike will be difficult. If your bike has hand brakes, they should have an adjusting screw to allow you to adjust the brake to suit your child's hand.

Please be aware that at this age, children grow rapidly. If, for example, you want to buy a bicycle for your child for the New Year, it is better to wait until spring. Your child may have a sharp jump in growth in three months, and then the purchased unit will be too small for him.

In this sense, however, the first rule of thumb for buying a kid's bike goes against what many will tell you. Never buy a bike for your child to grow. This bike is not suitable for your child's safe use. He will not be able to control the bike if it is too tall or too heavy: the handlebars and frame are quite oversized.

The second rule is to remember that children's bicycles are measured by wheel size, not frame size as is the case with adult vehicles... Thus, an adult 14 "bike is very different from a 14" child.

We recommend that you measure your child with a measuring tape and a hard, straight object such as a book before purchasing. The procedure is as follows:

• Have your child take off their shoes and stand with their back against the wall;
• take your book and place it on the child's head;
• measure the distance from the bottom of the book to the floor for the height of the child.

The table for matching height to wheel size is as follows:

• 105-115 cm - 36 cm;
• 115-120 cm - 41 cm;
• 120-125 cm - 51 cm.

Below is an overview of several popular brands and their in-demand bike models for 7 year olds.

Children's bicycles RoyalBaby includes everything you need for a comfortable ride, if you choose the right model in size. For example, samples of the BMX line have wheel sizes from 30 to 51 centimeters.

Models with 12 ", 14", 16 "and 18" wheels are supplied with hand and foot brakes. The 20-inch version is equipped with a manual braking system only, as children learn to coordinate their hand movements as they get older.

Smaller models also come with training wheels in case your child is not yet able to balance. The 16, 18 and 20 "types have a kickstand to help keep your child from falling over. Bicycles have a lightweight folding frame.

If you prefer to order online, then a good choice for a seven year old would be Dynacraft Magna Major Damage BMX. This is a 16-inch kids model that looks like a racing car.Ideal for your child to strengthen their muscles and enjoy their leisure time. When ordering this sample, you will have to pay for shipping from abroad.

The 16-inch wheels are equipped with high quality grouted tires so your child can ride on both asphalt and uneven ground. This model is an excellent choice for your kids to ride on cross-country bike or park and to learn to race. This technique comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and forks, so you don't have to worry about the strength of those knots when doing simple jumps on a bike, for example.

Another bike from the same brand - Hot Wheels Dynacraft, it is also made in the type of racing. Hot Wheels Dynacraft only comes in a 16-inch wheeled version, so it is suitable for kids under 8. It is very reliable and suitable for fast driving. You get an eternal guarantee on your purchase. This is one of the best BMX models from this manufacturer and is the perfect choice for both bike parks and rural areas.

The vehicle in question is supplied with a new set of tires, which are fitted immediately prior to shipment. The tires have a two-tone design - black sidewalls with an orange stripe. This gives the bike an original look that your child will love.

Finally, it is worth considering a well-known brand STELSknown in the domestic market. Model STELS Pilot 130 - new and already quite popular according to the rating of reviews, it has a slightly larger wheel diameter than the previous ones on the list - 18 inches. The frame and saddle are ergonomic and reliable. The set includes training wheels that will help you take the first steps in learning, and then they can be removed.

Thus, before you is a fairly large selection of quality models of children's bicycles. They can be purchased from a store or ordered online. The main thing is to know your child's height and be guided by bicycles with wheel diameters from 16 to 20 inches, which is ideal for a 7-year-old student.

For information on how to choose a bike for a child from 6 to 9 years old, see the next video.