more important than you think. An uncomfortable one can lead to shoulder, wrist, and back pain. Their size depends on the bike size, and their width and height depend on the bike type. The more upright you prefer your position on the bike, the higher they need to be. With us so far...
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!
With the right-size bike, you'll instantly have more control. Getting a bike to fit you perfectly is something you need to work at. We know riders who’ve ridden for years on what they thought was their perfect bike, with perfect reach, perfect saddle height, perfect handlebar shape, ...
Whatever material, colour scheme or brand you choose you need to ensure that the road bike size fits you first. An incorrectly sized bike can affect handling and increase the chances of injury. Proper bike sizing involves taking specific measurements, such as height and leg length, and understan...
“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. Long ago, bicycles were al...
That said, as seat tube length and standover height are proportional to the rest of a bike’s geometry, it may signify the need for a bigger frame. Head tube angle The head tube angle of a bike doesn’t actually tell us anything about the size of a bike, but instead provides an ...
Bike Frame Size Calculator Unit System: Bike Type: Height: Inseam Length: Results Recommended Frame Size:19'' Other Suggested Frame Sizes:18.5'',19.5'' Measuring Your Height and Inseam To calculate your correct bike size, you have to know a couple of body measurements. Firstly, you need to...
What Mountain Bike Size do I need? This question is very familiar to those shopping for bicycles. Here is a guide on how to choose one!
In all cases, the chain length will need to be adjusted to accommodate the new chairing size. All three chainrings are interchangeable, having a 130mm BCD so some experimenting is available for the more adventurous. The largest rear sprocket that can be fitted on 2 and 6 speed systems is ...
Tire size is also important in sizing a bike to the rider to give her maximum support and control over the bike. Wheel sizes refer to the overall diameter of the wheel and the width of the tire. For Micro Mini and Mini frames, tire sizes should be 20 by 1 1/8 inches. In the Juni...