We&#;ve been cycling with kids since they could first hold their heads up. In twenty years we&#;ve pretty much been through every possible configuration of trailer, bike seat, tag along, balance bike, solo bike and tandem that you can imagine. And in the process we&#;ve figured out how to bike with one, two and then three babies, toddlers, tweens and now teens.
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If you&#;re wondering what the options are, what works best at what age or what you need to get out biking as a family, check out our ultimate gear guide to cycling with kids, packed with experience, opinions and tips drawn from 20 years experience of everyday and long-distance cycling with our kids.
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Choosing the right gear at each stage of your child&#;s development will not only help you introduce your kids to cycling safely but teach them skills for life and help them develop a life-long love of biking.
There are lots of options to choose from and we don&#;t set out to tell you what to do, rather to share what worked for us. We believe you know your child, their temperament and ability and your own riding style best and are best placed to decide what will work for you. And we hope the information we provide here will help with that.
Children&#;s needs change from year to year as they grow and their skills, experience and capabilities develop, and some cycling gear may only be of use to you for a season or two. This can make family cycling a potentially expensive business if you prefer to buy everything new and shiny. But it also means there&#;s a good second-hand market where you can find previously owned gear and save yourself a fortune. If you do buy second hand do ask about the equipment before purchase &#; its age, previous use, any accidents &#; and check it over thoroughly to ensure it is fit for purpose, or if you are unsure how to do that yourself, get it checked by a bike mechanic.
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A test ride is the best way to ensure your kid&#;s bike is the right size. Even if they&#;re not ready to ride unassisted, a quick journey in the driveway can reveal a lot. Here is what to look for in a well-fitting bike:
Feet Should Hit the Ground: When your child is seated, the balls of their feet should comfortably reach the ground. If they can&#;t touch the pavement, your young cyclist may not be able to stop reliably. A bike that&#;s too tall also makes getting on and off the bike more difficult.
No Knees Hitting the Handlebars: If your child&#;s knees hit the handlebars while they pedal, the bike is too small. This makes riding painful and even dangerous at times. On the other hand, hyperextended legs are a sign the bike is too big. The ideal bike size lets your child comfortably extend their legs fully while pedaling.
Easy to Lift and Move: A bike that weighs in at even a few pounds heavier than average could make it impossible for a kid to lift and maneuver their ride. Make sure the frame is lightweight enough to be picked up over a curb. Heavy bikes could also impede stopping or slowing.
Stradling Should Be Easy: If you have to tilt a bike at a weird angle for your child to mount it, it&#;s too big. Stepping over the middle of the bike to get on the seat should be a simple move. Likewise, they should be able to stand up on it with their feet on either side and have a 1-2&#; clearance beneath them.
Sorting through kids&#; bike sizes is a bit tricky because kids keep growing and sometimes children could fall into multiple categories. That&#;s why determining how easy it is to ride the bike is perhaps the best indicator of success. After all, you don&#;t want to invest in a bike only to have it collect dust in the garage. At sixthreezero, our bikes for kids are designed for older kids on the move. Use our Body Fit tool to make sure our cruiser is a good choice and then start accessorizing! Adding a bell or more reflectors is never a bad idea.
Even young cyclists can benefit from being a part of a biking community. Find new places for the entire family to explore the road on their new bicycles! It&#;s easy, just join our Journey Club to uncover biking locations around the world and connect with other cyclists.
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