Find a bike that fits your ride.
Straightforward advice for choosing, fitting and looking after a bike, from the first balance bike to the daily commute.
Fit & sizing
Kids’ bike sizing
Find a wheel-size starting point using height, then check fit with inseam and a short test ride.
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Adult bike sizing and fit
Read a size chart, understand reach and stack, and make the most of a test ride.
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Girls’, women’s and unisex bikes
Understand step-through frames, women-specific designs and what to check on any bike.
Read guide →Is a 16-inch bike the right size?
Check a first pedal bike for height, brake reach and confident stopping.
Read guide →Is a 20-inch bike the right size?
Compare 16-, 20- and 24-inch options and choose controls a child can use.
Read guide →Is a 24-inch bike the right size?
Compare larger kids’ bikes with small adult frames and check room to ride comfortably.
Read guide →Choose a bike
Types of bikes explained
Compare road, gravel, hybrid, mountain, cargo and other bikes by where you’ll actually ride.
Read guide →Balance bikes and first pedal bikes
Choose a manageable first bike and help a child progress at their own pace.
Read guide →Choosing a commuter bike
Match your bike, carrying setup and gearing to the trip you’ll repeat each week.
Read guide →Road bike or gravel bike?
Compare tyre clearance, gearing and riding position for sealed and unsealed rides.
Read guide →Choosing a mountain bike
Understand hardtails, full suspension and the differences that matter on a trail.
Read guide →Buying an e-bike
Compare assistance, battery support and the practical costs of ownership.
Read guide →Buying & ownership
Buying a second-hand bike
Check fit, ownership and likely repair costs before handing over money.
Read guide →A beginner’s bike maintenance checklist
Use a short pre-ride check and learn when a bike needs a mechanic.
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How to keep bikes safe at home
Secure the bike, improve the storage area and record the details you’d need if it goes missing.
Read guide →Keep your bike safe at home.
Lock the frame to a fixed anchor, keep it out of view and secure the garage or shed. If you want advice on alarms or CCTV for your home in Sydney or Melbourne, Serious Security can help you plan the property security around your bike storage.
Read our bike security guide