
Bike Size Chart - 8 Simple Ways to Choose the Perfect Bicycle.
In this article, we discuss how to choose a bicycle for your size. Check our various bike size chart to determine the perfect cycle for your needs.
In this article, we discuss how to choose a bicycle for your size. Check our various bike size chart to determine the perfect cycle for your needs.
These days it is remarkably easy to buy a bike online.
There are hundreds of models to choose from, and some of them are affordable.
One of the most important things to know before a bike online is the bike size chart.
You might have heard that you have to try your first bike before buying them, right?
I did when I bought my first bike around 20 years ago.
Want to know a secret?
You really don’t need to try your first bike before buying it.
What?? but the salesman told that you need to try them before buying it.
Do you want to know why he told you that?
He knows the fact that there are plenty of bikes online that are more affordable than his.
How to choose the right bike size that fits you perfectly?
There are different bike size chart for different bikes.
So, let’s get straight into it.
No worries. Let me send you a copy so you can read it when it’s convenient for you. Just let me know where to send it (takes 5 seconds):
Your Height | Bike Frame Size (in) |
---|---|
4′-11″ – 5’3″ | 13″ – 15″ |
5’3″ – 5’7″ | 15″ – 16″ |
5’7″ – 5’11” | 16″ – 17″ |
5’11” – 6’2″ | 17″ – 19″ |
6’2″ – 6’4″ | 19″ – 21″ |
6’4″ and taller | 21″ + |
There are different types of bike size charts.So let’s look at them shall we?
So if you want to buy a hybrid bike, then check this hybrid bike size chart.
Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) | Leg Inseam(in) | Leg Inseam(cm) | Frame Size(in) | Frame Size Marker * |
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4’10”- 5’1” | 147cm – 155cm | 24″ – 29″ | 61cm – 73cm | 14″ | XS |
5’1″- 5’5″ | 155cm – 165cm | 25″ – 30″ | 63cm – 76cm | 15″ | S |
5’5″- 5’9″ | 165cm – 175cm | 26″ – 31″ | 66cm – 78cm | 16″ | M |
5’9″- 6’0″ | 175cm – 183cm | 27″ – 32″ | 68cm – 81cm | 17″ | L |
6’0″- 6’3″ | 183cm – 191cm | 28″ – 33″ | 71cm – 83cm | 18″ | XL |
6’1″- 6’6″ | 191cm – 198cm | 29″ – 34″ | 73cm – 86cm | 19″ | XXL |
Note: Never rely on this bike size marks (XS to XL), because they are not standardized.
Read More: Best Hybrid Bikes under 300 Dollars with Guide
What size mountain bike do you need? Let’s see this mountain bike size chart.
Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) | Leg Inseam (in) | Leg Inseam (cm) | Suggested Frame Size (in) | Suggested Wheel Size |
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4’10” – 5’3″ | 147cm – 160cm | 25″ – 28″ | 62cm – 70cm | 13″ – 14″ | 26″ |
5’4″ – 5’7″ | 160cm – 170cm | 25″ – 30″ | 63cm – 76cm | 15″ – 16″ | 26″ |
5’5″ – 5’9″ | 165cm – 175cm | 26″ – 31″ | 66cm – 78 cm | 16″ – 17″ | 27.5″ |
5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175cm – 183cm | 27″ – 32″ | 68cm – 81cm | 17″ – 18″ | 27.5″ |
6’0″ – 6’3″ | 183cm – 190cm | 28″ – 33″ | 71cm – 83cm | 18″ – 19″ | 29″ |
6’1″ – 6’6″ | 190cm – 200cm | 29″ – 34″ | 73cm – 86cm | 19″ + | 29″ |
Read More: Best Mountain Bikes Under 300 Dollars
If you want to buy a road bike, then check this road bike size chart.
Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) | Suggested Frame Size | Frame Size Marker * |
---|---|---|---|
4’10” – 5’0″ | 148cm -152cm | 47cm – 48cm | XXS |
5’0″ – 5’3″ | 152cm -160cm | 49cm -50cm | XS |
5’3″ – 5’6″ | 160cm – 168cm | 51cm – 52cm -53cm | S |
5’6″ – 5’9″ | 168cm – 175cm | 54cm – 55cm | M |
5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175cm – 183cm | 56cm – 57cm -58cm | L |
6’0″ – 6’3″ | 183cm – 191cm | 58cm – 59cm -60cm | XL |
6’3″ – 6’6″ | 191cm – 198cm | 61cm – 62cm – 63cm | XXL |
Note: Never rely on this bike size marks (XS to XL), because they are not standardized.
Read More: Best Road Bikes Under 300 Dollars
So if you want to but a bike for your kid, then check this kids bike size chart
Height (in) | Height (cm) | Leg Inseam (in) | Leg Inseam (cm) | Bike Wheel Size |
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2’9″ – 3’1″ | 85cm – 90cm | 12″ – 14″ | 30cm – 35cm | 10″ |
3’1″ – 3’3″ | 90cm – 100cm | 14″ – 17″ | 35cm – 42cm | 12″ |
3’3″ – 3’7″ | 100cm – 110cm | 16″ – 20″ | 40cm – 50cm | 14″ |
3’7″ – 3’8″ | 110cm – 115cm | 18″ – 22″ | 45cm – 50cm | 16″ |
3’8″ – 4’0″ | 115cm – 120cm | 20″ – 24″ | 50cm – 60cm | 18″ |
4’0″ – 4’5″ | 120cm – 135cm | 22″ – 25″ | 55cm – 63cm | 20″ |
4’5″ – 4’9″ | 135cm – 145cm | 24″ – 28″ | 60cm – 72cm | 24″ |
5′ + | 145cm + | 28″ + | 72cm + | 26″ |
If you are a fan of maths, then this step is for you!
If you are not (just like me) then just give it a try, it isn’t that hard 🙂
Take your calculator and calculate!
Note: For example, if your looking for a hybrid bike and your inseam length is 70cm, then your bike size would be 70 x 0.685 = 49cm.
I told you, this wasn’t that hard.
If they want to sell more bikes, then they have to more informative, right?
Most of the brands provide the bike size chart along with the bike description.
Below is the bike size chart provided by Mongoose.
You can use the fit calculator provided by Competitive Cyclist. You have to choose your gender, bike type, and provide them your measurements.
The bicycle frame size calculator provides a printable page with your recommended frame size.
You only have to choose the type of bike and then enter your measurements.
Read More: How To Choose Your Perfect Bike
Bike fit guide provided by Amazon. Literally, is there something that they don’t give?
Here they provide the bike size chart along with a simple guide on how to buy them.
Amazon home services. Amazon has launched a service that will come to your home and assemble your bike.
They send a professional to properly fit your bike to your height, flexibility and riding style, to ensure you will have a smooth ride.
Let us help answer the most common questions you might have.
Frame size generally refers to the frame height, the length of the seat tube from the bottom bracket (crank bearing) to the top tube.
Size isn’t that important, it’s how you ride the bike. It’s whether you feel comfortable or not is the main consideration for choosing a frame size.
The main reason is that. this bike size system is not standardized. These sizes change when you switch from one brand to the other.