How to Measure a Bike Frame? To use the calculator below and measure the size of your bike’s frame, you’ll need to know the length of its seat tube, from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube (not the seatpost). ...
Since the frame size can be kind of misleading, we have people compare their current bike to our geometry charts on thevarious bike pageson our website. Standover height Once you get a good number for the length of the frame, you’re going to want to make sure you can straddle the th...
It’s crucial to understand that, when it comes to a child’s bike, these measurements refer to the wheel diameter, not the frame size. This is a straightforward way to choose the right size by consulting akids’ bike size chart and finding the right wheel size for your child’s height...
Frame sizes are based on the length of a bike’s seat-tube, from its uppermost point to the center of the bottom bracket. Road bikes measure this in centimeters while mountain bikes use inches. For example, you may suit a ‘55cm’ road bike frame size – or a ‘16 inch’ mountain bi...
If you don’t have the actual bike handy, and the manufacturer provides the standover height, you can measure your inseam and pick a frame size that will fit. Inseam Measurement To measure your inseam, stand flat-footed with shoes off and put a carpenter’s level between your legs. Pull...
Manufacturers cater to those of average size. Therefore, some adjustments are going to have to be made to find a bike for short people.
The test fixture is designed to mimic riding out of the saddle, which is generally believed to apply the most stress to a bike frame. The test applies 268 pounds of force to the cranks for 100,000 cycles, and then 291 pounds for another 100,000 cycles. The force is applied to the pe...
Seat Tube Length is another aspect of bike sizing we need to consider. But luckily it’s an easy one. We just need to understand the pedalling height of your saddle, and the dropper you intend to use. Measure your existing pedalling seat position at full extension; from saddle rails to...
We have a full guide on mountain bike sizing, but here’s the gist - a properly fitting bike is essential to having a good time out on the trails. Start with a size chart, and work from there. Our mountain bike frame size chart below is a good baseline, but remember that sizing can...
Measure your bike frame if you don't already know its size. The frame size is the length of the seat tube from the seat post to the center of the bottom bracket. The bottom bracket is the point where your pedals attach to the bike. Knowing your frame size narrows down your selection ...