SAFETY, ERGONOMICS AND LOWEST POSSIBLE WEIGHT
Remember that accessories should enhance safety and functionality without compromising the bike's lightness and handling. What makes a great addition to a child's bike and what definitely doesn't belong on it? We've got a few tried and tested tips to make your child's bike perfect:
BLINKERS AND LIGHT
To see and be seen. A simple rule of safety that applies doubly to children. And when the light looks great too? Win-win. If you're looking for a real blinker golden grail for your bike, check out our online shop. The Solely.JR designer rear flasher is exactly what you're looking for! Style and safety - that's what it's all about.
BOTTLE BASKET + BOTTLE
It wouldn't have been possible without this duo. Hydration is essential and for children who often forget to drink, it is even more important. Choose a well-fitting lightweight basket and a lightweight (ideally plastic) bottle.
BELL
A subtle but important thing, especially in the city and on crowded cycle paths. How to choose the right one? It is important that it is small, light and easy for a child's hand to handle. Forget about chunky horns that put more strain on children's handlebars than necessary and are neither easy nor safe to operate.
BLATHERS
Driving in the wet is fun. But only as long as the water stays on the road, not on your back. While kids aren't afraid of mud, parents are more reticent. Want to keep your offspring as clean as possible? The lightweight aluminium mudguards are not only super functional but also elegant and fit the Beany ZERO bikes perfectly.
STAND
A perfectly fitting kickstand is a must-have for a child's bike. No more leaning the bike or falling on the ground, but a great feeling every time you park it! The ultralight and easy-to-use bike stand fits perfectly and is easy to assemble in no time.
UNNECESSARY THINGS THAT SPOIL THE RIDE
What, on the other hand, is completely unnecessary for a child's bike? Here are three of the most common "transgressions" that not only add unnecessary weight, but also negatively affect geometry, center of gravity and healthy sports habits.
AUXILIARY WHEELS
A beginner's evergreen that you see on every corner. While it may seem like a great idea to parents, training wheels are not good for children. Instead of teaching them to ride, they teach them to lean on side points, lean the bike incorrectly and not rely on their own balance. If a child can safely control a single-track bike, there is no place for training wheels and they can manage their first rides perfectly without them.
SPEEDOMETER AND SPEED MEASUREMENT
For a child's bike, a complete waste. And yet you often see it on the handlebars. But children don't need to know whether they have ridden 5 km or 7 km and at what speed. They need to learn how to evaluate for themselves how they feel on the bike and whether they are overestimating their strength. In doing so, they strengthen their own confidence and learn to assess the terrain. Children's riding should be about fun - not numbers and data.
DOLL SEATS, TOY BASKETS AND "EXTRA ACCESSORIES"
Children love toys and it's only logical that they want to give them the experience of riding a bike. But it's up to us, the parents, to explain to them that stuffed animals and dolls are much better in a backpack or on a shelf than in a bike rack. Saddles and baskets negatively affect the weight of the bike, the centre of gravity and the stability of the little rider and thus their safety and healthy riding.
INVEST WISELY
Remember - choose supplements that actually help. Safety, comfort and independence. Conversely, avoid those that add weight, distract or complicate your ride.
The best choice for Beany bikes are Solely.JR accessories, which we develop ourselves specifically for children and their needs. They're perfectly maneuverable, super lightweight and fit the bikes perfectly. See for yourself and make your selection on our website.
