Bicycles with 16 inch wheels

Bicycles are one of the most popular types of transport. Cycling develops and strengthens muscles and helps in developing a child's sense of balance. How to choose the right model for your child, because the market offers a huge number of a wide variety of models?

Today we will talk about bicycles with 16-inch wheels, tell you what age they are designed for, and how to choose the best option.

Cycling with wheels with a diameter of 16 inches targeted at children aged 4 to 7 years. The height of a small cyclist should be ranging from 110 to 116 cm - this will allow the child to confidently hold on to the saddle, not to slouch too much and not to overexert himself. You should not purchase models designed for older children - it will be difficult for your baby to maintain balance if the steering wheel and pedals are at an inconvenient distance for him, therefore, the risk of falling and injury increases sharply.

When choosing a bike model for your child, pay attention to these criteria.

• Tire material. They should be made of solid rubber, not plastic.
• The material of the main structure (frame and other parts). Aluminum models are preferred. Of course, in terms of strength, they are inferior to steel, but their weight is much less, and this is important for children's hands.
• Product weight. It depends on the material from which the base is made (see the previous paragraph) and the number of various additional accessories, such as bells, headlights, reflectors, etc. The child should, without much straining, lift his vehicle from the ground and roll it.
• Brake system. Usually, children's bicycles are equipped with mechanical pedal brakes.
• Chain protection. On many models, the bicycle chain is protected by a special metal guard - to avoid trapping chain links and clothing parts (legs, laces, raincoat edges, etc.) and subsequent injury to the child. The casing also protects the chain from unnecessary clogging, because when riding in open areas of the bike, traces of road dirt and dust, water drops and other debris will always remain, which deteriorates the quality of the lubrication and thereby can cause a slowdown or even a stupor of the chain.
• Optional accessories - fenders, reflective elements, headlights, etc. Their presence is an additional plus of any model.
• Product design. Currently, many manufacturers design their models for the characters of various cartoons, so first ask your child about his preferences and tastes.
• Don't forget about protective equipment. Knee pads, elbow pads, and a helmet will help your little one avoid serious injury in the event of a fall from the bike.
• And of course the price... Similar models from different manufacturers often differ greatly in cost. And if there is a cheaper product available, which in other characteristics is in no way inferior to an expensive analogue, why pay more?

Having looked at the model according to these criteria, before making the final decision on the purchase, take the child to the store for a "fitting". The length of the bike model's frame should be equal to the distance from the elbow to the fingertips of the baby's hand - for comfortable control of the vehicle... Check the height of the frame - it should be 8-10 cm below the crotch of the standing child.

Place your toddler in the saddle and see if he can reach the pedal in the down position with his straight legs. Let him spin the pedals, and you will watch - whether the knees are lifted too high at the same time.

Looking at the top list of the best lightweight bike models with 16 '' wheels, then it looks something like this.

• Royal Baby Freestyle Alloy 16. Product weight - 9,700 g. The frame and rim are made of aluminum, there are models for boys and girls. There are 2 brakes - rear pedal and front rim.

• Stels Talisman 16. The weight of the bike is 10 800 g. The rim is made of aluminum and the frame is steel. Girly and boyish options are provided. There is only one brake - a classic rear pedal brake.

• Novatrack 161TETRIS. Weight - 9,700 g. Steel frame, aluminum rim. There are models for girls and boys. Braking system - rear foot.

• Black Aqua BA 01s. Weight - 9,000 g. The frame and rim are made of high quality steel. The model is designed for boys. The brake is traditional.

• MAXXPRO Sport 16. Product weight - 11 500 g. The base is made of steel, there are two brakes - rear pedal and front rim. Options for boys and girls are provided.

• ALTAIR KIDS 1. Weight - 10 300 g. Frame and rim - steel, brake system - rear pedal. On the market it is presented in various variations suitable for children of different genders.

• WELT PONY 16. One of the lightest models - its weight is only 7,900 g. The base of the structure is made of aluminum. Designed for girls. The brake is classic.

• Forward AZURE 16. Net weight - 11,100 g. Steel base, traditional brake (rear pedal). Options have been developed for both boys and girls.

• Nameless VECTOR. Weight - 10,000 g. The frame is made of steel and the rim is made of aluminum. There are models for boys and girls. The brake is a rear foot brake.

Of course, this rating may change, because manufacturers are constantly presenting new models and modifications of already known prototypes.

In the next video you will find a brief review of the G-16810 bicycle with 16-inch wheels from TM "Corso".