How experts fit a kid's bike (part 2) bike shop Norwalk

Pat's 605 bike shop in Norwalk is running this series on bike fit for various types of bicycles. Today we bring you part 2 on fitting kids' bikes.

After you have selected the right wheel size for your child, it is time to adjust for their proportions.

You can use these guidelines to adjust this bike as your kid gets taller. Ideally, you'll be able to adjust for your child's growth before the bike needs to be replaced. 

First of all, check the standover height. Have your child straddle the bike's top bar. There should be 1-2"  of space between their crotch and the bar. 

Next, adjust the seat. Position the seat so that the child can be in an upright, comfortable riding position. Their elbows should slightly bend while they grip the handlebars, not hyper-extend. Similarly, there should be some flex in their knee when at the bottom of a downstroke on the pedals. 

Come into our shop in Norwalk for help finding the perfect, quality bikes for your children and the right safety equipment so they can safely enjoy riding their bikes.