What size bike do I need? This is a common question among beginner cyclists. Bike companies make bicycles in all different sizes. The frame size that you need will probably be different from the frame size that a friend or family member will need. Riding a bicycle that is the perfect size for you can keep you from feeling cramped on your bike. This is especially important if you'll be cycling competitively. Here are some tips to help you figure out what size bike you need.
There's a quick way to determine whether the frame of a bicycle is the right size for you. You'll have to take into consideration the type of bicycle you're looking for. If you plan on riding a racing bicycle, you'll want there to be about an inch between your crotch and the seat of the bicycle seat. If it's a mountain bike you're riding, you'll want a bit more space than an inch. Another quick frame of reference is to deduct ten inches from the measurement of the inside of your leg. For example, if the inside of your leg measures thirty inches, you'd want your frame size to be roughly twenty inches.
To determine the right frame size for your bicycle, you can use one of the frame size calculators that can be found online. These frame calculators take into account your height as well as the length of your legs, gender and the type of bicycle you're looking for.
You could also use a bicycle sizing chart to help you determine the right frame size for you. A bicycle sizing chart will also take into account your height as well as your bicycling inseam, which is similar to the length of your leg but a little more technical. The bicycling inseam measures the distance from your crotch to the ground, enabling you to find a bicycle which won't have your legs awkwardly bent.
The most important thing to remember is that you'll have to try out several bikes before you can find the frame size which suits you.
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