Choosing the Right Bike
When buying a bike it's important to consider the size of the bike and the style of riding you will be doing. A correctly chosen bike should be comfortable to ride and match the age, height, gender and style of the rider.
How to choose the right size bike
| Height | Riders should be able to stand astride the bikes frame with both feet flat on the ground. | 
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| Comfort | Riders should be able to comfortably reach the pedals with confidence. | 
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| Controls | Riders should be able to fully operate the brakes and all handlebar mounted controls. | 
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The size of a bike is especially important when buying kids bikes. Large bikes often weigh more and small children may have difficulty balancing on the bike. Large tires are also more difficult for children to turn so choosing a bike with smaller tires helps them build confidence and strength. Consider purchasing a bike with training wheels if it is their first time riding a bicycle and remembering to adjust or remove the training wheels when they have mastered balancing.
| Kids Bike Size Chart | ||
| Bike Size | Approx Age | Rider Height |
| 40cm (16") | 3-6 | 94-120cm |
| 50cm (20") | 5+ | 117cm+ |
| 60cm (24") | 7-11 | 125-150cm |
| 66cm (26") | 12+ | 155cm+ |
How to choose the right style
After selecting a correctly sized bicycle you should consider the style of riding you intend to do. BigW provides an extensive range of popular bikes including:
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| Kids Bikes | Mountain Bikes | BMX Bikes |
| Kids bikes are sized to fit kids from approximately 3 years. Training wheels assist with balance while learning. Look for wide tyres for extra grip and easy to use rear foot brakes. | Mountain bikes are designed primarily for off-road use and often have wide tires, high handlebars, compact frames. Some mountain bikes are fitted with suspension, disc brakes and stronger frames. They usually have wide gear selections for easier riding up, down, fast or slow. | BMX bikes and Cruiser bikes are designed for all purpose and casual riding with cruiser bikes built for comfort and are usually single speed. |
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| Road Bikes | Cruiser Bikes | |
| Road bikes generally have thin tires and many gears and are less rugged than mountain bikes while generally being lighter. | Cruiser bikes are built for comfort and ease of use. They are usualy single speed and feature a more upright riding postition. |
Brands
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Diamondback What's in a name? It's what makes a name that Diamondback focuses on. Diamondback is an international name that is associated with Olympic medals and World Championship titles, but before this they started by designing and developing great bicycles, and that focus hasn't changed. Before a name is applied to a bicycle and long before that name can inspire confidence, a great bicycle has to be developed and produced. At BIG W you can find an amazing line of Diamondback bikes, each one made with the same quality, performance and value you've come to expect. |
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Repco Repco knows what it takes to bring you safe and reliable bicycles. Australians have been riding Repco bicycles for over 50 years. Our Repco bicycles are proudly designed with the BIG W customer in mind. To ensure safety and reliability, all our models are subjected to testing by a qualified independent testing authority, to ensure they surpass the requirements of the Australian Bicycle Standard AS/NZS 1927:1988. Despite going that extra yard with product design, manufacture and testing, Repco bikes offer exceptional value. |
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Huffy Since its beginning in Dayton, Ohio, in 1892, The Huffy Bicycle Company has been one of the leading bicycle companies in the world in regards to innovation, quality and design. Huffy bicycles have competed in and won in the Olympics, the Tour de France, the Hawaiian Ironman, and countless other races. |
Buy the right helmet
- Choose a helmet that fits snugly on the head.
- Select only Australian Standards approved helmets.
- Close the buckle and adjust straps so helmet does not rotate forward obstructing vision or rearward exposing forehead.
- Replace helmets every 3 years or sooner if subjected to any impact.
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