This week's advice-seeker has a long daily commute and even longer legs, and he doesn't want to blow his entire paycheck at the gas pump.
Picking a bike size is a confusing task, which is why I've made bike size charts for every bike type. Have a read and discover your ideal bike size!
You should understand how bikes are measured to know which of the many measurements are important to focus on. There are several factors to consider here, including the frame size, seat position, and seat tube length. Naturally, the type of bike you buy will also factor in to the bike siz...
This easy-to-use bike frame size calculator will allow you to calculate the perfect bike size for you on the basis of your measurements. You just need to put your height and your inseam into the calculator and you'll get the result
Testing for Frame Size You need to take a seat to find out if you and the bike are a match. Mount the bicycle, and reach for the handlebar. You should be able to reach the handlebar comfortably and operate the brake levers with your elbows in a slightly bent position. With your butt...
But a bike that's too small can be twitchy, nervous and uncomfortable on longer rides, technical descents or when you're just pootling along the flat. Read on for some advice on what MTB frame size you should be considering, especially if you're in any doubt about it. A correctly ...
Modern road bike frames are most commonly made of aluminum or carbon fibre. How is a road bike frame size measured? A road bike’s frame size is typically measured in centimeters (cm) and is determined by the length of the seat tube. This measurement runs from the centre of the bottom ...
“Frame Size” Frame size generally refers to frame height, the length of the seat tube from the bottom bracket (crank bearing) to the top tube. There is a problem with this. That problem is that it tells you only a little about how the bike will fit you. ...
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This week's advice-seeker wants something that can lug around heavy cargo, but that's easy to customize.