Bike Buying Guide Size 【Best ✯】

Stand barefoot against a wall with feet 6–8 inches apart. Place a hardcover book between your legs and pull it snugly against your crotch (mimicking a saddle). Measure from the floor to the top of the book's spine.

The horizontal distance from the pedals (bottom bracket) to the handlebars. A longer reach feels more "stretched out" and aggressive. bike buying guide size

Road bikes are typically sized in centimeters (cm). 4'11" – 5'2": 47 – 50 cm 5'3" – 5'6": 51 – 54 cm 5'7" – 5'9": 54 – 56 cm 5'10" – 6'0": 56 – 58 cm 6'1" – 6'3": 58 – 61 cm Stand barefoot against a wall with feet 6–8 inches apart

Your height gives you a direction, but your inseam gives you precision. This is not your pant size; it is the distance from your crotch to the floor. The horizontal distance from the pedals (bottom bracket)