That offers a greater fit range for all riders and smaller incremental changes between sizes provides a more precise fit for any single rider.
Mens bike sizes.
Ask an expert cycling gear mountain biking.
Once you have that measured use the chart below as a guide to select the best size bike for you.
Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike your height your riding style and your preference.
To measure your bike s frame size take a measuring tape and place the tape in the center bolt of your bike s cranks.
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First consider what kind of bike you want sizing varies greatly between road and mountain bikes as well as between men s and women s models and even between.
There s a good reason bike fit is the most important consideration when purchasing a bicycle.
For a mountain bike you are good with frame sizes.
If you don t have the bike in front of you the most important measurement to know is your inseam.
If your measurements fall between two sizes on the chart above there s no need to.
One brand s 18 isn t necessarily the same as another brand s.
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.
This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size.
For a road bike you are good with frame sizes 51 52 53 cm which are all under the small category.
The inseam is the length from your crotch down to your foot.
Consider the bike type.
If it is just the frame this will be the center point in the bottom bracket shell.
15 16 still under small.
A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable more efficient and more fun to ride.
Bike sizing differs from bike to bike and the things you re looking for will vary depending on which type you re considering so make sure to choose the guide most relevant to you.
I hope this helps.
If you fall across two sizes or have questions about the bikes size that will best suit you see the expert fit technicians at your local retailer.