«Choosing a Bike»

What bike size to choose?

Depends on the cyclist's height and age. You may consult the following table


Height

Age

Bicycle Size

  0,80-1,10cm

 2-5

 12" or 14"

 1,10-1,20cm

 5-7

 16"

1,20-1,30cm

 7-9

 18" or 20"

1,30-1,50cm

9-11

24"

1,50cm +

12+

26"-29"






What kind of bicycle to choose?

  • Mountain bikes

If you want to go off-road use this type. Their tires are usually wider and have a better grip on dirt. They usually have a front and/or a back suspension.

  • City bikes

Good for use in an urban environment. They usually come with mud guards, chain guards and lights.

  • Trekking bikes

These are combinations of mountain and city bikes. Design wise they look more like mountain bikes. City-bike accessories such as baskets and mud-guards can be attached to them. Compared to mountain bikes they have thinner tires better suited for cycling on asphalt.

  • BMX  bikes 

ΒΜΧ are bikes better suited for cycling tricks. They are stronger than the other bikes, they do not have multiple gears.

  • Foldable blikes

They are city bikes with a smaller frame and adjustable handling bars.