Children's bicycle - more toy thantransport. It does not overcome long distances, and children grow out of their bike fast enough. However, »for growth» bike to buy all the same it is not necessary. This vehicle requires a certain skill, and for its development takes time. When choosing a bike, you need to take into account the height and age of the child, as well as his physical development.
Babies 2-3 years with an increase of 95-103 cm. Perfect fit tricycles. The pedals of such »machines» are attached to the front wheel. Such transport is convenient in operation and not overloaded with accessories. ? The baby will be able to cope with the bicycle without the help of adults.
A good example of such a vehicle maytricycles serve domestic brands. »Kid» For example, a bicycle. Imported bicycles brighter, have a more varied range. However, choosing children's bicycle, remember mostly his destination.
Children 3-7 years fit bikes with smallremovable wheels, fastening on the sides. These bikes are good at learning to ride on two wheels. In doing so they develop good balance, form a proper fit.
Almost all models of children's bicycles,produced by Russian and foreign brands have wheels with a standard diameter of 12 inches (need to mention that these bikes are designed for children with an increase from 105 to 128 cm.). However, recently appeared on the market bicycles, wheel diameter of which is 16 inches. Ride on such bikes is physically difficult, but they are much more stable when driving, can develop high speeds and have better maneuverability.
Today, stores can offer a huge variety of children's models. So parents without too much trouble can pick up a bike to the child, in view of its growing and preferences. However, the advice from the professionals here will come in handy:
1) Choose a bicycle wheel diameter is 2.5 times less than the growth of your child;
2) The length of the frame should ideally be equal tothe distance from the elbow to the fingertips of the child. Permissible error of a few centimeters, otherwise the ride on the new bike for your child to become a real torture;
3) Choose a model with a low frame, the child can at any time (for example, when a loss of balance) to jump off the bike and ottormozitsya feet .;
4) A prerequisite is the ability to adjust the height of the steering wheel and seat;
5) Ideally, the distance between the axles of the wheels must be in the range between 650 and 700 mm .;
6) Choose a model with wide tires (1.95-2.5 inches). They provide good stability and improves the patency;
7) If you have a small apartment, your choice - folding bikes that take up very little space and almost nothing inferior models with monolithic frame.
8) Pay attention to the weight. For models with twelve-inch wheels, it should not exceed 9 kg;
9) Attention! Chain and child bicycle sprocket must be protected by a special cover. It is worth noting that two-way enclosure, which eliminates any possibility of penetration of tissue in the moving parts of the bike still has one drawback - it can not be cleaned. Dirt, got under it, can cause difficulties when driving and lead to corrosion of structural elements. However, this is much better than the injuries that your child can get while riding a bicycle without such a guard.
The snap-modern children's bikes usuallyincludes handbrake tick type and (or) the rear brake hub. If you choose, you should consider what the bike will be your child in the future between the »non brake» and »Brake» rear wheel hubs. Since the system of »hand» and »foot» is different brakes. In fact, to get used to the new system, the child will take time.
