How To Select A Road Bike : Sizing and Fit

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If you are not sure what bike size is right for me, refer to the chart below. Because right size is very important for anybody before s/he jumps into biking. Size is crucial but before that clearly understand what your riding routine would be, i.e. short (1-3 hr) rides or long (5-10 hr) rides. Ask all the questions first would I be going for a intercity rides, cross country, racing etc. then choose the right bike. The choice could be from MTB, Hybrid or Road. There is another type Track, which can be talked about if anyone is interested in competitive cycling. Yes, even other bikes can also be used for competitive cycling, but leisure rides as well, but track cycle can’t be used.

Now coming to size of bike measure your inner leg length i.e. groin to heel then compare that with the chart below and choose a bike, remember relevance of inner leg length on bike is top of saddle to paddle axle extended down. The seat post should be between 8 – 10 inches exposed less means big frame and more means small frame.

Determining Your Road Bike Frame Size

Height Inner Leg Length Bike Frame Size

4'10" - 5'1" 25.5” - 27” 46 - 48 cm

5'0" - 5'3" 26.5" - 28" 48 - 50 cm

5'2" - 5'5" 27.5" - 29" 50 - 52 cm

5'4" - 5'7" 28.5" - 30" 52 - 54 cm

5'6" - 5'9" 29.5" - 31" 54 - 56 cm

5'8" - 5'11" 30.5" - 32" 56 - 58 cm

5'10" - 6'1" 31.5" - 33" 58 - 60 cm

6'0" - 6'3" 32.5" - 34" 60 - 62 cm

6'2" - 6'5" 34.5" - 36" 62 - 64 cm

Author : Ajit Siingh