When it comes to the transition from a play bike to the next larger bike, then we are talking about a 20 inch children’s bike. These 20-inch models are suitable from the age of 6 years. Such a children’s bike is often used on the way to school, which is not a problem due to the roadworthy equipment. The bike can easily take part in public road traffic. What is important when choosing a 20 inch children’s bike and where you can find affordable, high-quality models, Experienced With us.
Children’s bike 20 inches – child’s size?
Most 20 inch bikes are suitable for children from a height of 1.20 meters and a step length of approx. 53 cm. This is shown again in the following table.
age of the child | height | stride | Saddle height at most | bike size |
---|---|---|---|---|
6 – 7 years | 122 cm | 55 cm | 59 cm | 16-20 inches |
7-8 years | 128 cm | 59 cm | 64 cm | 18-20 inches |
8 – 9 years | 134 cm | 62 cm | 67 cm | 18-20 inches |
9-10 years | 140 cm | 66 cm | 72 cm | 20-24 inches |
This should be taken into account for a 20 inch children’s bike
The most important thing with a bike is security, This includes the equipment directly on the bike as well as the child’s safety equipment such as the bike helmet. So that the child is safe on the way to school or on a bike tour, the bike should be equipped according to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO). This includes a bell, the brakes and the lighting, about which you will find further information below.
The appearance of the children’s bike 20 inches is of course secondary. But the child should already like it, then the fun and the duration of use is also much greater. Boys mostly like a crazy design in their favorite color. For girls it is often the color pink, pink or purple, which can often be seen on a 20 inch children’s bike.
There are different frame shapes not only for adults, but also for small ones. There are a total of 4 different shapes for children’s bikes. The most popular and most used is the so-called "Wave frame“With this frame, the low entry is possible. So you are on the safe side, especially with small children, as the ascent and descent is very easy. Then there is that MTB frame, which is available on mountain bikes. The ascent is a bit more difficult there, so it is only recommended for advanced cyclists. We have a similar frame shape with the Y frame, where the top and bottom tubes form a Y. The ascent and descent is a little easier with the Y frame than with the MTB frame. Last but not least, there is one BMX framework, this type of children’s bike is not recommended for everyday use.
The braking system on a 20 inch children’s bike should consist of at least two hand brakes (V-brakes), one for the front and one for the rear. A coaster brake is usually no longer available on a 20 inch children’s bike. Often parents have concerns about the problem of switching from the coaster brake to a bicycle without a coaster. We can only say from tests and experiences that the change will not be a problem for the child. Children quickly memorize that the braking reflex is now in the hands and not in the feet.
There is almost always a gear shift on the 20 inch children’s bike. It only depends on how many gears and whether there is one hub or derailleur. The most popular variant is the hub gear. For an everyday bike, we recommend a hub gear with 3 or 6 gears. You have to decide for yourself whether it makes sense for your child to buy a children’s bike with more than 6 gears. In most cases, it only makes sense if the child is very safe with the bike and needs more than 6 gears.
In order for the 20 inch children’s bike to be roadworthy and approved according to the StVZO, the following light components must be available: headlights, front reflector, spoke reflector, pedal reflectors, rear light, rear reflector, large-area reflector. The headlights and the taillight must either with a Dynamo or work with a battery. In our children’s bike 20 inch test, each bike is clearly rated, you can also tell whether the respective model is safe to drive.
Children’s bike 20 inch boys
Delta 20 inch bike – black and white
The boy’s bike from the Delta brand in black and white has a 6-speed derailleur with twist grip. The front and rear lights are battery operated. The lowest height of the comfortable sports saddle is 62 cm. The frame height is 30 cm.
The braking system of this 20 inch children’s bike consists of a V-brake at the front and a V-brake at the rear. The reflectors on the spokes and pedals also ensure safety. The Delta bike for boys weighs a total of 15 kg. Another equipment accessory is a bicycle stand and a bell. Since this 24 inch children’s bike for boys is 75% pre-assembled, the final assembly takes only a few minutes. The recommended height of the child is 115-130 cm. This model has a great price-performance ratio.
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