That offers a greater fit range for all riders and smaller incremental changes between sizes provides a more precise fit for any single rider.
Male bike sizes.
For a mountain bike you are good with frame sizes.
However bike frames are measured in centimeters as i have stated earlier in the text.
If it is just the frame this will be the center point in the bottom bracket shell.
Bike sizing normally starts from around 46 cm which is a good fit for a smaller individual while a taller individual could make do with frame size up to 64 cm.
15 16 still under small.
Bike frame sizes are measured in the same way for all styles of bicycle.
Women s bike sizes chart.
Below is a list of different bike size charts depending on the type of bike you are looking to purchase.
The chart above clearly shows different heights with corresponding frame sizes.
Consider the bike type.
For a road bike you are good with frame sizes 51 52 53 cm which are all under the small category.
Instead of having for example four men s sizes and four women s sizes in a model a bike model can come in five sizes.
To measure your bike s frame size take a measuring tape and place the tape in the center bolt of your bike s cranks.
It is important to use the correct chart based on bike type and gender to ensure the perfect fit.