If it is just the frame this will be the center point in the bottom bracket shell.
Mens bike sizes.
Once you have that measured use the chart below as a guide to select the best size bike for you.
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Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike your height your riding style and your preference.
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.
If you fall across two sizes or have questions about the bikes size that will best suit you see the expert fit technicians at your local retailer.
For a mountain bike you are good with frame sizes.
For a road bike you are good with frame sizes 51 52 53 cm which are all under the small category.
Bike sizing differs from bike to bike and the things you re looking for will vary depending on which type you re considering so make sure to choose the guide most relevant to you.
One brand s 18 isn t necessarily the same as another brand s.
I hope this helps.
15 16 still under small.
The inseam is the length from your crotch down to your foot.
There s a good reason bike fit is the most important consideration when purchasing a bicycle.
That offers a greater fit range for all riders and smaller incremental changes between sizes provides a more precise fit for any single rider.
If your measurements fall between two sizes on the chart above there s no need to.
With a properly sized bike you re more likely to enjoy a comfortable ride easy handling efficient energy transfer and thus quicker riding times.
Consider the bike type.
Bike frame sizes are measured in the same way for all styles of bicycle.
This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size.
If you don t have the bike in front of you the most important measurement to know is your inseam.
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To measure your bike s frame size take a measuring tape and place the tape in the center bolt of your bike s cranks.