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Kids Bikes for Sale in Ireland

Children’s bikes are sized by wheel diameter rather than frame size, which clears up most of the confusion. As a guide, 14 inch wheels suit roughly three to five years, 16 inch four to six, 18 inch five to seven, 20 inch six to eight, 24 inch eight to eleven, and 26 inch ten and over. Where age and height disagree, trust the height.

Buying a size up to grow into is the most common and most expensive mistake. A bike that is too large is frightening to ride, because the child cannot get a foot down at a stop or reach the brakes. Seated, they should be able to put the balls of both feet on the ground.

Weight is the other thing worth paying for. A bike should not weigh much more than a third of the child’s body weight, and that is where the price difference at a given wheel size shows up.

Most children leave stabilisers between four and six. Once they outgrow the last size, the adult range and the Merida bikes start at 26 inch wheels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size bike does a five year old need?
Usually a 16 inch wheel, or 18 inch for a taller child. Height is a more reliable guide than age, so compare the two and trust the height. The child should be able to put the balls of both feet on the ground while seated.
Should I buy a bigger bike for a child to grow into?
No. A bike that is too big is unsafe and off-putting, because the child cannot stop confidently or reach the brakes. Buy the size that fits now and move up when they outgrow it, usually every two to three years.
When should stabilisers come off?
Most children are ready between four and six, once they can pedal steadily and steer without wobbling. Starting on a balance bike often removes the need for stabilisers entirely, since balance is learned before pedalling.
Can a child's bike be bought on the Cycle to Work scheme?
No. The scheme only covers a bicycle used by the employee for their own journey to work, so children's bikes are outside it.
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