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Buying a children's bicycle is a big event for both the parent and the future owner. Children should learn to ride a bicycle from an early age, because the whole learning process is not the easiest at all. Of course, for this purpose, you need to choose a suitable model. Very popular Stealth bicycles which are specially adapted for teaching children.
Which bike to choose for a child?
Psychologists claim that at the age of 3-4 children are at such a stage of development that they are able to master the ability to ride a bicycle and coordination. Side wheels may be superfluous. A bicycle for a five-year-old child is one of the first versions, which is closer to an adult model. At a later stage of development, we have a selection of youth versions of bicycles that any teenager can ride.
- Children and teenagers even of the same age differ in height, so they may not drive the same model as a peer, not to mention when the difference is several years.
- When buying a bicycle, parents should take into account especially the height: also the length of arms and legs, as well as the skills and physical abilities of their children.
- The size of a child's bicycle also matters, as does the size of the wheels. Models for children, as well as for adults, we define in inches. They start at 12 and end at 24.
Bicycle sizes for children of school age are slightly larger. Manufacturers offer 20-inch bicycles on which children can safely ride for several years. You can use the recommendations of consultants in the store.
Recommendations of experts
Each child develops differently, and it is difficult to determine precisely when is the best time for learning to ride a bicycle. It is worth choosing training children's models first. For stabilization, they move on three or four wheels, and the simple action of repulsion causes considerable pleasure. Such a bicycle has a comfortable, ergonomic saddle and safe handles. Such a three-wheeled or four-wheeled bicycle allows you to develop motor skills intuitively, so it is ideal for beginners.
It is possible to say with confidence that buying a bicycle is a responsible activity. Taking into account all factors, you should be prepared for the fact that in a few years you will have to buy a new bike, since the old one will be too small. That is why it is worth considering all the factors presented above so as not to make a mistake.
