Guides
Choosing a first bike size without guessing
A bike that is too tall is harder to stop than one that is slightly small. This guide explains what to measure before choosing between a 16 inch and a 20 inch wheel.
Measure the inside leg first
Stand the child against a wall with shoes on and a book held flat between the legs. Measure from the floor to the top of the book, then compare that number with the standover height of the frame.
A child should be able to straddle the frame with both feet flat on the ground and a little clearance above the top tube. If they cannot, the bike is too big no matter what the label says.
Training wheels are a starting point
The 16 inch bike ships with detachable training wheels and a kickstand. Start with the wheels fitted and raise them a notch at a time, so the bike leans a little further each week.
Once the child can start, steer and stop without the training wheels touching the ground, take them off and keep the kickstand for parking.
Brakes and weight at handover
The bike has both a coaster brake and a caliper brake. Show the child the hand brake before the first ride, because the coaster is the one they will use by habit.
The assembled bike weighs 28.16 pounds and carries up to 220 pounds. Set the saddle height and check the tyres before anything is added to the front basket.