How Do You Choose A Bicycle Frame Size?
Choosing a bicycle frame size used to be simple. You chose a size because it fit. Now, choosing a frame size depends on what type of riding you plan to do whether it be mountain, road, racing or hybrid commuter. If you start with the basics, discovering the bicycle frame size you need, you can then determine how to select the best size for your style of riding. Stand with your back flat against a wall and your legs slightly spread. Measure the inside of one of your legs from your crotch to the ankle. This is your inseam measurement. Subtract the following measurements from your inseam measurement to get an idea of what frame size you’ll need for the style of riding you will be doing: 9 inches if you plan on riding a road or commuter hybrid bike, or 12 inches if you are planning on riding on a trail or off road. The measurement you come up with will give you only a general idea of the frame size you need. Straddle the bike you are thinking of buying. The smaller a mountain bike frame is
