{"id":3133,"date":"2023-01-19T10:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T15:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikestead.com\/?p=3133"},"modified":"2023-06-25T03:26:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T07:26:53","slug":"18-inch-bike-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikestead.com\/18-inch-bike-height\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Inch Bike Height (A Detailed Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are searching for the right height for an 18-inch bike for your kid and find it to be puzzling, you are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people find this to be a confusing task as there is a multitude of bike sizes that cater to kids of all height ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And to add to this confusion is the fact that bikes are sized based on the wheel size as well as frame size, and it all gets perplexing very fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the right height bike is a crucial factor when it comes to kids\u2019 bicycles as this would go a long way in the entire biking experience for the kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The child would find biking to be an activity that they look forward to, enjoying the outdoors, and keeping them fit, instead of resorting to sedentary activities inside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 18-Inch Wheel Bike Height Range:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As wheels<\/strong><\/em> are mentioned here, this would be for a kid as this is how kids\u2019 bikes are measured – by the diameter of the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch bike<\/a> is for kids who are between 40 and 50 inches tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a recommended bike size for 5-year-olds<\/a> and 4-year-olds<\/a> who are tall as well as for 6-year-olds<\/a> and 7-year-olds<\/a> who are shorter than average height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good way to gauge this is by measuring the inseam height of the child and matching that with the standover height of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standover height is the distance between the floor and a point on the top tube ( the tube that connects the bike from the seat post to the front).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inseam height should be at least a couple of inches taller than the standover height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standover height of an 18-inch wheel bike<\/a> generally would be around 18 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can vary slightly between brands and various models and bike types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if the child\u2019s inseam height is say between 20-23 inches, then an 18-inch bike would be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, 18 inches is a new entrant into the kid\u2019s bike size segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch bike<\/a> is trying to bridge the gap between a 16-inch and a 20-inch bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of this, you may not find many brands having this size in their portfolio of bike sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to find one, you can look at a 16-inch bike if your child is on the shorter side or a 20-inch bike if she is on the taller side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 18-Inch Frame Bike Height:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the frame<\/strong><\/em> is mentioned, the bike generally would be for adults as the size of the frame is used for sizing adults\u2019 bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch frame suits a rider who is between 5\u20196\u201d and 5\u201910\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For riders who are taller than this, they can consider a frame size between 19\u201d – 20\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, shorter riders who are below this height range will find a 15\u201d – 16\u201d frame to be a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing out the different frame sizes would give you a better picture of what size you should opt for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The below size guide\/chart will help you with matching height with frame size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended Frame Size<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Rider Height<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Frame Size (inches)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Frame Size (cm)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Frame Size<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Feet<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Centimeters<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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13″ – 14″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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33 – 36<\/p>\n<\/td>

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X-Small (XS)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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4’10” – 5’2″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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150 – 158 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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15″ – 16″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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38 – 41<\/p>\n<\/td>

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Small (S)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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5’2″ – 5’6″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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158 – 170 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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17″ – 18″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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43 – 46<\/p>\n<\/td>

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Medium (M)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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5’6″ – 5′ 10″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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170 – 180 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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19″ – 20″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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48 – 51<\/p>\n<\/td>

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Large (L)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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5’10” – 6’1″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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180 – 186 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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21″ – 22″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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53 – 56<\/p>\n<\/td>

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X-Large (XL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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6’1″ – 6’4″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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186 – 195 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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23″ – 24″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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58 – 61<\/p>\n<\/td>

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XX-Large (XXL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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6’4″ – 6’6″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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195 – 200 cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

18-Inch Mountain Bike Height:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch wheel mountain bike would be suitable for a kid who is between 3\u20193\u201d and 4\u20191\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch wheel mountain bike is not a common size with many of the brands and so you\u2019ll not find many brands having this size in their portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that case, you can either go for a 16-inch or 20-inch mountain bike depending on the height of the kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, keep in mind that mountain bikes are generally heavy because of accessories like suspension forks, etc., and for a kid, this may translate to a big increase in weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kids\u2019 bodies are not fully developed for them to lug around weights that are heavy in proportion to their body weight, unlike adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, balancing the height requirement with weight is important for the kid to enjoy the whole biking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch frame<\/strong><\/em> mountain bike, on the other hand, fits an adult rider, who is between 5\u20196\u201d and 5\u201910\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18-Inch BMX Bike Height:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch BMX bike would fit a rider who is between 4\u20192\u201d and 4\u201910\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With BMX bikes you need to check for the frame<\/strong><\/em> size too along with the wheel<\/strong><\/em> size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because there can be varying frame sizes for the same wheel size to cater to different height ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch BMX bike generally will have a top tube length between 16.5\u201d and 17\u201d in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, most brands carry only one size for 18 inches, so you\u2019ll have to go with the one the manufacturer has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18-Inch Ladies’ Bike Frame Height:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An 18-inch frame<\/strong><\/em> women\u2019s bike would suit a woman who is between 5\u20196\u201d and 5\u201910\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For someone who is shorter than this range, a 15\u201d – 16\u201d frame would be ideal, and for taller ladies, a 19\u201d frame would suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing out the various frame sizes and opting for the one that you are most comfortable with is the best way to go about getting a bike for yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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