Children's bike 7 to 9 years | What to consider when buying

Your child is between 7 and 9 years old and the old bike no longer fits the current size? When buying a new bike with 20 inch wheels, we recommend that you pay attention to the following points:

Quality before price - good bike is expensive

Quality has its price, but in the long run, buying a high-quality product is often cheaper and requires less maintenance. We strongly recommend that you go for a quality product that is well made and will provide years of fun and can make several generations of children happy. A good children's bike can cost over CHF 500. That may seem like a high price at first. But if the bike lasts for several years, it will ultimately cost significantly less than three cheap models that have to be thrown away after a short time.

Easy easier easiest

The weight of a children's bike is one of the most important quality factors. A low weight means a high fun factor . We also recommend that you choose an aluminum frame for a bike for 7 to 9-year-olds. This makes the bike significantly lighter than models with steel frames and allows for much more agile and maneuverable riding. This is more fun and saves energy on the first tours with the family.

With or without gears?

Children between the ages of 7 and 9 are often so good at cycling that gears are worthwhile. That's why most bikes with 20-inch wheels have gears like those we're used to on adult bikes. Most models have a 7-speed derailleur , which allows you to master even steep routes with little effort.

Safety with 20 inch children's bikes

It is obvious that safety is a top priority, especially for children. Many children can reach considerable speeds on a 20-inch bike. It is therefore definitely worth following the following rules of conduct:

• Always wear protective equipment (helmet and pads)
• Let children ride around according to their riding level
• Maintain brakes regularly
• Adjust saddle height appropriately
• Only drive on safe roads and places

The Swiss roller sports specialist

Funwheel is the number 1 online shop in Switzerland for roller sports items. In addition to stunt scooters , skateboards and balance bikes, children's bikes and BMX are among the most popular items in our shop. Because we attach great importance to sustainability, we have one of the largest spare parts warehouses in Switzerland and thus offer you the opportunity to repair products that you have bought from us at any time. Even though we are an online shop, we are happy to give you expert advice on our products. Just give us a call or send us an email! Tip: Click here to go to our children's bikes for 5-year-olds section.