Road Bike Sizing Advice
48cm 54cm inches e g.
Road bike sizing advice. Compact road bike frames with a sloping top tube will either show a measurement based on a classic frame or a general size like small or medium. Bike frame sizes are most commonly listed in centimetres e g. Consider the bike type. We want to point out this in this road bike buying guide that we find this is a bit strange because sizing is one of the easiest things to figure out.
What size bike do. So here s some advice to help you decide on which frame to go. Both men s and women s bikes can have compact frames. It is the frame size that determines road bike sizing.
If you have any queries regarding sizing our customer services team are here to help. If the bike has a traditional straight top tube that is parallel to the ground you should have approximately 1 of clearance between the ground and tires when you lift the bike as you re straddling it. First consider what kind of bike you want sizing varies greatly between road and mountain bikes as well as between men s and women s models and even between. I need some advice regarding a road bike frame size.
If the bike has a sloping top tube semi compact or compact design expect to have clearance of 2 or more. 17in 19in and in sizes such as small medium and large. 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. With the canyon i can get 36 32 and can finally tackle some hills my kryptonite however their own size calculator is confused by my body.
Road bike sizing guide. Classically frame sizes are based on the length of the seat tube measured from the centre of the front chain ring to the top of the seat tube. I look to buy a entry level model or second hand but i want to make sure the frame is the correct for me i m 5 9 which indicates a medium size frame 54cm 55cm but my inseam is 87cm points to a larger bike. Many fine adjustments can be made to make a bike fit properly and this work can be done by professionals in a bike shop or a knowledgeable friend.
I ve been eyeing up a canyon road bike cf sl 7 0 bottom of the range but still a step up from anything i ve had before for a long time. Have a read of our road bike positioning article to achieve the.