Determine the size of the bike
In adolescence, the child's growth is between 125-160 centimeters. For such an increase does not have suitable child models, but have not yet come up and adults. With the growth of 120 cm can already be safely buy teenage bike.
bicycle equipment manufacturers have created a standard classification, which helps to determine the size, given the rise:
XS - growth of 125-135 cm;
XSmall - 130-145 cm;
S - 140-155 cm;
Small - 150-160.
Sometimes these figures are reflected in inches. Do not worry, that the teenager will not be able to ride, if before that he had no experience. Most children this age vestibular system already developed: some teens sit on the bike and go without any preparation.
We determine the structure
Depending on personal preference and style of riding the bike design is chosen. Walking models are designed for the movement of high-quality asphalt, they are difficult to overcome the lack of roads. Some of the models of folding: it is convenient to store in an apartment, but they are more likely to fail.
Mountain bikes for teens allows you to ride over rough terrain and asphalt. There are several types of structures: rigid (without shock absorbers), hardtail (buffer only on the front fork), dvuhpodves (with shock absorbers front and rear).
As practice shows, the majority chooses Hardtail: such stories is the cheapest, but comfortable enough. Dvuhpodvesy though comfortable on the roads, yet much harder hardtail. Rigidy only suitable for asphalt road: to move even on the primer is not so convenient.
A few tips
When choosing a need to also take into account the weight: bicycle should not be difficult for a teenager. In the lightest models of aluminum frames. For ease of movement is important to adjust the height of the seat and the steering wheel. Very well, if it is done without the use of keys, and use the rotary knobs: the child himself will be able to determine the most comfortable height for him.
Security - the most important aspect. brake work must be flawless. In addition, the need to purchase additional knee pads, helmet, reflectors.
