Choosing a Strider size: age and inseam

Choose a Strider by your child’s inseam, not just their age. Here is what to check before buying.

Measure the inseam first

Have your child stand against a wall in shoes and measure from the crotch to the floor. With the saddle at its lowest, both feet should sit flat on the ground.

Setting the saddle height

• Both soles on the ground with knees slightly bent is a good target
• Too high and a child cannot catch themselves when they wobble
• Recheck often as they grow

Do not rely on age alone

Children of the same age vary a lot. Judge by inseam and by whether they reach the handlebars comfortably.

Try before you buy

If you can sit on one at a shop or event, do. Always confirm current sizes and specifications with the manufacturer.