Children's bike 5-6 year olds | Buy 16/18 inch children's bike

16 or 18-inch children's bike?

For children between 100 and 120 cm tall, children's bikes with a wheel size of 16 or 18 inches are recommended. Smaller children should opt for 12 or 14-inch models, while taller children should choose 20-inch models.

• 90 to 100cm = 12 or 14-inch wheel size
• 100 to 120cm = 16 or 18-inch wheel size
• 115 to 135cm = 20-inch wheel size

Safety on the children's bike

We all remember how difficult those first few meters on a bike seemed before you finally got the hang of it. It takes a good dose of balance and speed to zip around the neighborhood on a bike without training wheels. During the learning phase, it’s quite possible that your child will have the occasional encounter with the asphalt or a bush. Therefore, observe the following safety rules:

• Supervise / support your child
• Wear a helmet
• Wear pads
• Use an area without traffic

Children's bike 5 or 6 years old | What to consider before buying

Here is what you should consider when buying a bike for children between the ages of 5 and 6:

High quality

Even at this age, it pays to buy a bike with high-quality components. Firstly, it is simply much more fun to learn on a good bike, and secondly, a high-quality bike can be ridden for much longer. Ultimately, this is cheaper and, above all, significantly more sustainable than buying several cheap models that soon end up in the junkyard.

Tip: High-quality children's bikes can be resold very easily on platforms like Tutti or Ricardo once your child has outgrown them.

Weight

The weight of the bike is crucial, especially for small children. A light bike is much easier to handle than a heavy one. That is why we recommend choosing a children's bike with an aluminum frame. These bikes weigh only 6 to 7 kilos and can be lifted independently by children as young as 5 or 6 and even carried over short distances.

With or without gears?

Most 16 and 18-inch children's bikes have gears. There are models from S'cool or Academy that automatically shift into the next gear above a certain speed, there are 3-speed models with internal hub gears, and also S'COOL models with 7-speed derailleur gears. Note: The more gears, the higher the maintenance requirement of the bike.

Safety

Safety while cycling is the top priority, especially for children. Therefore, always follow these tips:

• Always wear protective gear (helmet and pads)
• Only practice on roads and squares without traffic
• Only ride with lights in the dark
• Check brakes regularly and adjust them optimally
• Check gears regularly
• Check tire pressure regularly

Swiss specialist for children's bikes

Are you looking for the perfect children's bike for your son or daughter aged 5 or 6? We would be happy to advise you personally and recommend bikes that have proven their worth for years. Are you interested in other rolling sports equipment such as longboards or stunt scooters? We have one of the largest assortments in Switzerland in stock. Click here for our "Children's bikes for 3-year-olds" section.