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Kids' bike, child's bike, or youth bike – which one is right?

Whether you call it a kids' bike, child's bike, children's bicycle, or youth bike: what matters is that the frame and wheel size suit your child. The wheel size in inches grows with the child – from the first 12-inch bike to the 27.5-inch youth bike. You will also find BMX bikes and bike trailers in our range.

Kids' bikes by age & height (12–27.5 inches)

Wheel size Age (approx.) Height Go directly to selection
12–14 inches 3–4 years 95–105 cm Kids' bike 3–4 years
16–18 inches 5–6 years 105–120 cm Kids' bike 5–6 years
20 inches 7–9 years 120–135 cm Kids' bike 7–9 years
24 inches 10–12 years 135–150 cm Kids' bike 10–12 years
26 inches 12–14 years 150–160 cm Youth bike 12–14 years
27.5 inches from 14 years from 160 cm Youth bike from 14 years

Buying a kids' bike in Switzerland

At Funwheel, you will find hand-picked kids' and youth bikes from S'COOL and Academy as well as BMX bikes from KHE – from our Swiss warehouse, with fast delivery and personal advice from our wheeled sports specialists.

Finding the right size

Age is only a guide – the inseam of your child is the deciding factor. We show you how to measure correctly and determine the right inch size step-by-step in our kids' bike size chart. When in doubt, it is better to choose the smaller size: your child should be able to stand, steer, and brake safely.

What does a kids' bike cost?

As a rough guide at Funwheel:

  • Kids' bike / youth bike: from approx. CHF 325
  • BMX for kids: from approx. CHF 240
  • Bike trailer: from approx. CHF 535

Quality is worth it: high-quality bikes are safer, more durable, and can be repaired thanks to spare parts – allow them to grow with the child instead of throwing them away.

BMX & bike trailers

Looking for more action? Robust BMX bikes for kids – including from the top German brand KHE – are ideal for pump tracks and first jumps. For outings with the little ones, you will find suitable bike trailers.

Safety: Don't forget a helmet

Every bike should be accompanied by a well-fitting bike helmet. You can find out how to determine the right helmet size for your child in our bike helmet guide.

Why Funwheel

We are the Swiss specialist for wheeled sports with over 30 years of experience: a hand-picked, long-lasting assortment, delivery from a Swiss warehouse (ordered by 3 PM, arrives the next working day), and our own service center with spare parts for all bike brands – repair instead of discard.

Frequently asked questions about kids' bikes

Which bike size for which age?+
As a rule of thumb: 12–14 inches for 3–4 years, 16–18 inches for 5–6, 20 inches for 7–9, 24 inches for 10–12, and 26 inches for 12 years and up. The deciding factor is body height or inseam, not age.
From what age can a child ride a bike?+
As soon as your child can ride a balance bike safely and has the necessary balance and coordination – usually from around 3 years old with a 12-inch bike.
Kids' bike or balance bike?+
For the youngest, a balance bike is the ideal start – it teaches balance. Once they have mastered that, the next step is moving to a kids' bike with pedals.