How do I choose a bike size?

To find the correct sized bike you will need to measure your height and your inside leg. For your height, stand against a wall and mark the wall with a pencil so it’s level with the top of your head. Then measure from the ground up to the mark (having someone to help might make this easier).

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How tall do you have to be to ride a 29 inch bike?

If you’re 5’6′ or taller, you should be able to find a 29er model to fit you. Riders more than 6′ tall can rejoice: You’ll definitely enjoy a more natural riding position with the size and frame geometry of a 29er.

What size bike frame do I need in CM?

Road bike size chart

Height (inches)	Height (cm)	Frame Size (cm)
4’10” – 5’3″	148 – 160	46-50 (Extra Small)
5’3″ – 5’5″	160 – 165	50 – 52 (Small)
5’5″ – 5’7″	160 – 165	52 – 54 (Small – Medium)
5’7″ – 5’9″	170 – 175	54 – 56 (Medium)

What height is a 28 inch bike for?

Fixie/single-speed bike size chart

Height (inch)	Inside leg (inch)	Frame size (cm)
5’1” – 5’3”	27 – 29”	48 cm
5’3” – 5’5”	28 – 30”	50 cm
5’5” – 5’7”	29 – 31”	52 cm
5’7” – 5’9”	30 – 32”	54 cm

What height is a 52cm bike?

Road Bike Sizing Chart

Rider height	5’2″ – 5’5″ (157 – 165 cm)	5’3.5″ – 5’6.5″ (162 – 160 cm)
Frame size	50 cm	52 cm

How do I determine my bike size?

Place the end of a tape measure at the exact center point of the gear crank (the metal post that runs through the center of the bike’s chain sprocket). Then run the tape measure up to the top of the tube. Measure to the point where the tube ends. This will give you the length of the seat tube which is the frame size.

What size mountain bike is right for my height?

What size mountain bike do I need?

Bike size	Frame size	Rider height
Extra-small	13-14in	152cm-162cm (5ft-5ft 4in)
Small	14-16in	162cm-170cm (5ft 4in-5ft 7in)
Medium	16-18in	170cm-178cm (5ft 7in-5ft 10in)
Large	18-20in	178cm-185cm (5ft 10in-6ft 1in)