What size hybrid bike do I need for my height?
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What size hybrid bike do I need for my height?
What’s the right hybrid bike size for me?
| Rider Height | Suggested Hybrid Frame Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Frame Size (inches) |
| 5’2″” – 5’6″” | 158cm – 168cm | 15″ – 16″ |
| 5’6″ – 5′ 10″ | 168cm – 178cm | 17″ – 18″ |
| 5’10” – 6’1″ | 178cm – 185cm | 19″ – 20″ |
What size bike should I get based on my height?
Fitness And Hybrid Bike Size Chart
| Rider Height | Suggested Frame Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feet and Inches | Centimeters | Inches |
| 5′ 1″ – 5′ 5″ | 155 – 165 | 15 – 16 |
| 5′ 5″ – 5′ 9″ | 165 – 175 | 17 – 18 |
| 5′ 9″ – 6′ 0″ | 175 – 183 | 19 – 20 |
How do you size a hybrid bike?
Hybrid Bike Sizes
| Your Height | Your Inseam Length | Bike Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4’11″–5’3″ | 25”–27” | 13 – 15 inches |
| 5’3″–5’7″ | 27″–29″ | 15 to 17 inches |
| 5’7″–5’11” | 29″–31″ | 17 to 19 inches |
| 5’11″–6’2″ | 31″–33″ | 19 to 21 inches |
Is hybrid bike too big?
Generally speaking, while pedaling the bike, when your leg is at the 6 oclock position (the lowest point), your leg should be about 80-85% extended. Not fully extended but almost. If you have to lean off the seat for every pedal stroke, it’s too big.
Is it better to ride a bike that is too big or too small?
Neither a smaller or bigger frame is better for everyone and generalizations in frame sizing are almost always risky. If your riding position is established first the best decision for you will likely become much more clear. Consider bike fit the holy trinity of comfort, power, and efficiency.
Why do pros ride smaller frames?
In more modern times, pros often use a smaller frame that a similarly sized recreational rider because they want to ride a big drop to the handlebars. As head tubes continue to grow for a given frame size, pros are forced onto smaller frames to maintain their positions.
What height is a 26-inch bike for?
5′
26-inch bikes are a common size for adults. Riders with a height of 5′ and above are typically tall enough to comfortably fit on bikes with 26” wheels.
How do I size a bike for myself?
If you’re buying a bike online and wondering how do you measure yourself for a bike from afar, simply measure the length of your inside leg (with your shoes on) and subtract two centimeters from that measurement. This will give you the stand-over height of the bicycle that is right for you.
