What size bike should a 5’2 woman ride?
What size bike should a 5’2 woman ride?
5'2" isn't that short for a woman so your choices aren't that limited. Sizewise, you should be looking at a bike that is around 15" if you plan on riding mostly road, and 13" to 15" if you want to mountain bike. You will also find some models in centimeters.
How tall should you be for a 24 inch bike?
Approximate your frame size by wrapping your fingers around your wrist. If your thumb and index finger overlap, you likely have a small frame. If the two meet, your frame size is probably medium and you are large boned if they do not meet.
What does a 27 inch bike mean?
So when someone says they have a 27" bike, where are they getting this number? This is most likely the wheel size of the bicycle. Older road bikes were commonly equipped with 27" wheels, while modern road bikes normally have 700C rims and mountain bikes have 26" wheels – or sometimes 29" or 650B.
Is a 24 inch bike for adults?
Many adult bike manufacturers will size a bike for an adult that is less than 5 feet tall and an adult that's over 6 feet tall using the same wheel size, but changing the frame geometry. Most reputable kids bike brands provide size charts.
Can a 6 year old ride a 20 inch bike?
A 20 inch bike is generally the best fit to buy for 6 and 7-year-olds. If your child is already 8 or is a very tall 7-year-old, also consider 24-inch bikes as they would offer more room for growth. If a child starts on a 20 inch bike when they are 6 or 7, they can likely continue to ride it while they are 8 years old.
How do you measure a frame size?
To measure the frame, lay it down on a flat surface face down. Remove any backing board, mounts and pictures. You will see the frame has a rebate your mounts and backing and glazing will fit on to. Measure the width and height of the internal size of the frame in mm (Fig 3 & 4).
What does bike frame size mean?
Frame size generally refers to frame height, the length of the seat tube from the bottom bracket (crank bearing) to the top tube. Also, frames are measured differently. Some companies measure from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the top tube/seat tube junction.
How do you measure a giant bike frame?
Most Giant bike models vary slightly in size, with a different minimum standover height (distance from the top tube of the frame to the ground, with around two inches of clearance between the top tube and your crotch when standing in-front of the saddle).