Age isn't the best guide for bike sizing, as all children grow at different rates. However, it does give good guidance. When looking at a specific bike, check your child’s inner leg size against the measurements we quote—you'll be sure to get the right sized bike.
For the learners
Balance bikes
For children with inner leg measurements of between 24cm and 43cm (roughly aged 1 to 3)
The balance bike is where a child's cycling life begins. A bike without pedals which helps the child to develop the necessary balance to cycle.
First pedal bikes
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 43cm and 55cm (aged roughly 2 to 6)
No gears. Perfect for building confidence! For a taller child, it can act as a balance bike by taking the pedals off.
Hybrids
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 52cm and 58cm (aged roughly 5 to 6)
With pedals and gears. The perfect all rounder!
For the older kids
From this point onwards your child has a choice between four ranges of bike: the hybrid, a road bike, track or mountain bike
Mountain
With a tailored suspension fork, the perfect multi-terrain bike for off-road cycling
From £21.85 a month
Hybrids
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 55cm and 82cm (aged roughly 5 to 14)
With pedals and gears. The perfect all rounder!
Road Bikes
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 58cm and 78cm (aged roughly 6 to 14)
Increase distance and speed with a super lightweight road bike. Great for road, cyclocross and triathlon!
Mountain bikes
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 62cm and 78cm (aged roughly 8 to 14)
With a tailored suspension fork, the perfect multi-terrain bike for off-road cycling
Track bikes
For children with an inner leg measurement of between 58cm and 78cm (aged roughly 6 to 14)
Not for the road! Perfect for track. Aerodynamic tear drop tubes for optimum performance