Bike sizing
Bike sizing is not the most exciting topic to learn about, but it is one of the most crucial.
Having the right bike size is not just a matter of comfort -- it can prevent injury both short and long term, and allows you to have a much better riding experience as a result.
Having the right bike size is not just a matter of comfort -- it can prevent injury both short and long term, and allows you to have a much better riding experience as a result.
| Method One: Calculating the bike size | |||
| Take off your shoes and stand with your legs about 15-20 cm(6” – 8”) apart. Measure the height from the ground to your crotch. Be sure of the type of bicycle you want: Mountain bike, city bike or road bike. Now you can take your calculator and calculate the right size: City bike – Leg inseam (cm) x 0,685 = Your frame size Mountain bike – Leg inseam (cm) x 0,66 = Your frame size Road bike – Leg inseam (cm) x 0,70 = Your frame size |
| Method Two: Frame size according to the user’s height | |||
| User height | Mountain bikes (inches) | Cross bikes (inches) | Road bikes (cm) |
| 150 - 155 cm | 15" - 16" | 16" | 48 - 50 |
| 155 - 160 cm | 16" | 16" | 48 - 50 |
| 160 - 165 cm | 16" - 17" | 17" | 50 - 52 |
| 165 - 170 cm | 17" - 18" | 17" - 18" | 52 - 54 |
| 170 - 175 cm | 18" - 19" | 18" - 19" | 54 - 56 |
| 175 - 180 cm | 19" - 20" | 19" - 20" | 54 - 56 |
| 180 - 185 cm | 20" - 21" | 20" - 21" | 56 - 58 |
| 185 - 190 cm | 21" - 22" | 21" - 22" | 57 - 59 |
| 190 - 195 cm | 22" - 23" | 22" - 23" | 60 + |
| 195 + | 23" + | 24" | 60 + |