Road Bike Measurement Calculator
Road bike sizes are usually given in centimeters while mountain bike frame sizes are quoted in inches.
Road bike measurement calculator. To calculate your bike frame size take your inseam in centimeters and multiply it by 0 575 for mountain bikes 0 665 for road bikes and 0 645 for trekking bikes. If you need to convert your measurements to inches divide them by 2 54. The bike wont complain about an adjustment but your body will complain if you are asking it to adapt to a poorly fitted bike. Bmx bikes are designed for racing jumping and freestyle riding on dirt tracks ramps and in skate.
More about the road fit calculator pdf version here. Most road bikes come in two styles racing road bikes long in the top tube and low at the front for faster riding and sportive road bikes which tend to have shorter top tubes and higher front ends for extra comfort. More about the mountain fit calculator pdf version here. Choosing the correct road bike frame size easy.
The traditions of road riding and our three styles of road fit. Available in many different styles road bikes are commonly used for racing touring and commuting. Road bike sizing guide. Taking measurements from your existing mtb to better fit your new bike.
While styles vary the approach to sizing remains the same using a rider s height and leg length to determine the frame size. Fortunately our bike size calculator takes away the guesswork as it suggests road bike frame size in either inches or centimeters alongside manufacturers bike size charts. Our three styles of. Video showing how to take measurement.
A bike fit is all about adjusting the bike to suit your body not adapting your body to suit the bike. Road bikes designed for paved surfaces are ideal for road riding racing touring and commuting. A bike that is suitable size and shape for the rider will allow an optimal fit to be achieved.