Biking Singapore’s Bicycle Fit Checklist for your children
Have you completed the impossible task of teaching your child to cycle? Or did you benefit from our Learn to Cycle classes?
Either way, you are now a proud parent of a child cyclist. Ready to buy your child his/her first bicycle!
This would also be the time for you to consider purchasing a bicycle for your child. Before you do so, have a read through our Biking Singapore bicycle checklist to purchase the right size of bicycle. If this is your first time to purchase a bicycle, the last thing you want is to fall prey to the sales technique of the bike shop. So take some time with us and you could avoid paying more than you need!
1. Bicycle Seat Height

To ensure a smooth transition from a 4-wheeler or balance bike to a 2-wheeler, make sure the feet are fully flat on the ground, with knees a little bent. This gives the rider confidence and reduces fear of falling off from the bicycle. Additionally, it allows the rider to fully extend their feet to walk confidently – slow or fast.
2. Bicycle Frame Reach
Sit in an upright posture with shoulders relaxed. Make sure elbows are not stretching too far forward or retracting too much, so that the rider will know how long the frame needs to be. If the rider is crouching over too much or have trouble reaching for the brakes, it means the bicycle frame could be too large.
It is also important to note that different discipline of bicycles would have various frame sizes too. For example the Mountain Bicycle generally has a lower seating frame, while the Road Bicycle has a higher or almost levelled frame to the handlebar. Want to know more? check out our IGTV video on the 3 discipline of bicycles.
It is also important to note that different discipline of bicycles would have various frame sizes too. For example the Mountain Bicycle generally has a lower seating frame, while the Road Bicycle has a higher or almost levelled frame to the handlebar. Want to know more? check out our IGTV video on the 3 discipline of bicycles.
3. Bicycle Handlebar Clearance
Once the rider is accustomed to the bicycle, you can raise the seat height for more comfort. The rider’s knees should not meet the handlebar or be too near it. They should be able to pedal forward with no discomfort.
Base on our observations, we notice children between the age of 6 to 12 going through a growth spurt. If your child is within this age range, a tell tale sign of them outgrowing their bicycle is the their knees touching the handlebar. When that happens, make sure to upgrade to a larger bicycle or risk having them getting hurt!
We hope that this checklist serves as a simple guide to purchasing your new bicycle for your child! Do check out our IGTV video if you would like the video tutorial for Bike Fit for Children!