{"id":37975,"date":"2025-02-21T05:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=37975"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:49:07","slug":"complete-guide-bike-frame-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-bike-frame-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Bike Frame Size Guide &#8211; Bike Frame Measurement and Size Charts"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Our complete bike frame size guide will show you how to figure out the <strong>correct bike frame size for adults and kids<\/strong> &#8211; for hybrid and mountain bikes, and for road bikes too. This guide includes all you need to know about <strong>bike frame measurement<\/strong>, and includes <strong>bike frame size charts for adult bikes (hybrid, mountain and road) and for kid&#8217;s bikes too<\/strong>. This guide also includes advice on whether you should consider a <strong>women-specific bike<\/strong>. The guide concludes with a useful video showing how to measure for correct bike frame size.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle\/\">How to Find the Right Height and Setback for Your Bike Saddle<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\r\n<h2>Contents of this Post<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-3-crucial-things-to-get-right-when-you-buy-a-bike\" data-level=\"2\">The 3 Crucial Things to Get Right When You Buy a Bike<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-kind-of-bike\" data-level=\"3\">Kind of Bike<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-buy-it-from-the-right-place\" data-level=\"3\">Buy it from the Right Place<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-buy-a-bike-with-the-right-size-bike-frame\" data-level=\"3\">Buy a Bike with the Right Size Bike Frame<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-problems-with-buying-the-wrong-size-bike-frame\" data-level=\"2\">Problems with Buying the Wrong Size Bike Frame<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-you-should-be-able-to-stand-over-your-bike\" data-level=\"3\">You Should be Able to Stand Over Your Bike<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-related-post-how-to-buy-used-bikes-on-craigslist\" data-level=\"3\">Related Post: How to Buy Used Bikes on Craigslist<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-bike-frame-size-measurement\" data-level=\"2\">Bike Frame Size Measurement<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-height-inseam-length-and-reach-the-3-vital-measurements-for-bike-frame-size-measurement\" data-level=\"3\">Height, Inseam Length and Reach \u2013 the 3 Vital Measurements for Bike Frame Size Measurement<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-height-and-inseam-length\" data-level=\"4\">Height and Inseam Length<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-your-reach-do-you-have-a-good-ape-index\" data-level=\"4\">Your Reach &#8211; Do you Have a Good Ape Index?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-two-different-bike-frame-size-systems\" data-level=\"2\">Two Different Bike Frame Size Systems<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-bike-frame-size-chart-for-adult-bikes-hybrid-bikes-mountain-bikes-and-road-bikes\" data-level=\"2\">Bike Frame Size Chart for Adult Bikes &#8211; Hybrid Bikes, Mountain Bikes, and Road Bikes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-do-you-need-a-women-specific-bike\" data-level=\"2\">Do You Need a Women-Specific Bike?<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-people-who-may-benefit-from-a-women-specific-bike\" data-level=\"3\">People who May Benefit from a Women-Specific Bike<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-men-can-also-ride-women-specific-bikes\" data-level=\"5\">Men can Also Ride Women-Specific Bikes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-bike-frame-size-chart-for-children-s-bikes\" data-level=\"2\">Bike Frame Size Chart for Children&#8217;s Bikes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-important-points-to-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-a-bike-size-for-your-child\" data-level=\"2\">Important Points to Keep in Mind when Choosing a Bike Size for Your Child<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-age-range-is-not-the-whole-story\" data-level=\"3\">Age Range is Not the Whole Story<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-height-and-inseam-are-the-key-factors\" data-level=\"3\">Height and Inseam are the Key Factors<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-don-t-cheap-out-on-kid-s-bikes\" data-level=\"3\">Don&#8217;t Cheap Out on Kid&#8217;s Bikes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-video-showing-how-to-measure-bike-frame-size\" data-level=\"2\">Video Showing How to Measure Bike Frame Size<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bike frame size is very important. In fact, there are <strong>three crucial things<\/strong> to get right when you buy a bike. One of these is your bike frame size. If you get this wrong, the bike will NEVER be right for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19228\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-frame-showing-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=400%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,299\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike-frame-showing-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is the central bike frame and the tubes. If this is the wrong size, your bike will never be right for you&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=400%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19228 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. This is the central bike frame and the tubes. If this is the wrong size, your bike will never be right for you\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-frame-showing-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=400%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,299\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike-frame-showing-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is the central bike frame and the tubes. If this is the wrong size, your bike will never be right for you&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?fit=400%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19228 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?resize=400%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. This is the central bike frame and the tubes. If this is the wrong size, your bike will never be right for you\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-showing-tubes.jpeg?resize=320%2C239&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript> This is the central bike frame and the tubes. If this is the wrong size, your bike will never be right for you. On most bikes, the size of the frame will be printed somewhere on this part of the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-the-3-crucial-things-to-get-right-when-you-buy-a-bike\">The 3 Crucial Things to Get Right When You Buy a Bike<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kind-of-bike\">Kind of Bike<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is important to buy the <strong>right kind of bike<\/strong> for the type of cycling you plan to do \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-type-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u2019s a guide to the different kinds of bikes.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-it-from-the-right-place\">Buy it from the Right Place<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Always try to buy your bike from a <strong>bike shop<\/strong>, or buy a good used bike (get <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>advice on buying used bikes here<\/strong><\/a>). Or, buy a bike that has great reviews online. However, don\u2019t buy a bike from a department store. These bikes have poor components and are often assembled by people with no bike knowledge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-a-bike-with-the-right-size-bike-frame\">Buy a Bike with the Right Size Bike Frame<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy the right size bike frame. To find out how to do this, read this post!<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_28637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28637\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28637\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-carry-dog-on-bike-pet-basket\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=750%2C741&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,741\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"woman biking with dog in the reeds\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=750%2C741&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28637 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg\" alt=\"Use this post to get your bike size right. This young woman's bike is just a tiny bit too small for her. As you can tell by how much her knees are bending, even on her right leg. She could adjust this a bit by raising her saddle. Or, she could just read this post and get the right size bike. The advantages of having a correct size bike include less knee pain, enhanced safety, and more comfort\" width=\"750\" height=\"741\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28637\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-carry-dog-on-bike-pet-basket\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=750%2C741&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,741\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"woman biking with dog in the reeds\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?fit=750%2C741&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28637 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=750%2C741&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Use this post to get your bike size right. This young woman's bike is just a tiny bit too small for her. As you can tell by how much her knees are bending, even on her right leg. She could adjust this a bit by raising her saddle. Or, she could just read this post and get the right size bike. The advantages of having a correct size bike include less knee pain, enhanced safety, and more comfort\" width=\"750\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=150%2C148&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=250%2C247&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/woman-biking-with-dog-in-the-reeds.jpg?resize=320%2C316&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Use this post to get your bike size right. This young woman&#8217;s bike is just a tiny bit too small for her. As you can tell by how much her knees are bending, even on her right leg. She could adjust this a bit by raising her saddle. Or, she could just read this post and get the right size bike. The advantages of having a correct size bike include less knee pain, enhanced safety, and more comfort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-related-post-7-great-budget-bikes-you-can-buy-on-amazon\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-bikes-on-amazon\/\">7 Great Budget Bikes You Can Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problems-with-buying-the-wrong-size-bike-frame\">Problems with Buying the Wrong Size Bike Frame<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can change all the other components, but you are stuck with the kind of bike and the <strong>bike frame size<\/strong>. If you make the wrong choices with these, you will end up having to sell the bike and start again. Or you will just find cycling unsafe and uncomfortable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I have made the mistake of buying a bike that was too big, just because I loved the look of the bike. Big mistake! I could never get completely comfortable on the bike, and eventually I had no choice but to sell it. I am embarrassed to admit that I actually made this mistake twice! (I\u2019m just a sucker for a pretty bike.) Buying the wrong size bike is an expensive, time-wasting mistake \u2013 and it can even be dangerous.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12703\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12703\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=400%2C261&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,261\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike frame size guide seat tube\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=400%2C261&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12703 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube\" width=\"400\" height=\"261\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12703\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=400%2C261&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,261\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike frame size guide seat tube\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?fit=400%2C261&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12703 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?resize=400%2C261&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube\" width=\"400\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?resize=250%2C163&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bike-frame-size-seat-tube.png?resize=320%2C208&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> To measure the bike frame size, measure the length of the seat tube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-should-be-able-to-stand-over-your-bike\">You Should be Able to Stand Over Your Bike<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If your bike has the right frame size, you will be able to<strong> comfortably stand over the cross bar<\/strong>. You will be able to stop safely, rather than having to fall helplessly sideways until your foot hits the ground!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30940\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30940\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/the-10-most-common-cycling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/this-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This bike is a little too large header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This bike is a little too large, so the rider can only just stand over it. She would need a bike at least once size smaller to be completely comfortable&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30940 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg\" alt=\"This bike is a little too large, so the rider can only just stand over it. She would need a bike at least one size smaller to be completely comfortable\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30940\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/the-10-most-common-cycling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/this-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This bike is a little too large header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This bike is a little too large, so the rider can only just stand over it. She would need a bike at least once size smaller to be completely comfortable&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30940 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This bike is a little too large, so the rider can only just stand over it. She would need a bike at least one size smaller to be completely comfortable\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/This-bike-is-a-little-too-large-header.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This bike is a little too large, so the rider can only just stand over it. She would need a bike at least one size smaller to be completely comfortable. This is Maggie, modeling with my mountain bike!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If your bike is too small, your knees and back may start to hurt, and you won\u2019t be able to use your leg power efficiently (plus you may look funny \u2013 a bit like a penguin!). You will be much more likely to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cycling knee pain.<\/strong><\/a> And most likely you will quit cycling and never get to experience the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ten-reasons-bike-commuter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amazing health benefits of cycling<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-related-post-how-to-buy-used-bikes-on-craigslist\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-used-bikes-online\/\">How to Buy Used Bikes on Craigslist<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it. You measure it at the mid point of the cross tube, as shown below. That measurement <strong>must<\/strong> be less than the measurement of your inseam, otherwise, you are in for a world of hurt!<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43140\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-bike-frame-size\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"measuring standover height on bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43140 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-bike-frame-size\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"measuring standover height on bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43140 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?resize=750%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/measuring-standover-height-on-bike.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-frame-size-measurement\">Bike Frame Size Measurement<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bike frame sizes are based on the <strong>height of the bike<\/strong>, measuring the <strong>length of the seat post tube<\/strong> \u2013 the part of the bike that the seat post (and saddle) slide into. This measurement is given in metric (cm) for road bikes, and imperial (inches) for mountain bikes. On most bikes, the size of the frame will be printed somewhere on this part of the frame.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of this post, you can view a <strong>short video<\/strong> showing how to measure bike frame size.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-related-post-5-of-the-best-budget-indoor-bike-trainers\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-bike-trainers\/\">7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height-inseam-length-and-reach-the-3-vital-measurements-for-bike-frame-size-measurement\">Height, Inseam Length and Reach \u2013 the 3 Vital Measurements for Bike Frame Size Measurement<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height-and-inseam-length\">Height and Inseam Length<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The two most important measurements to know are your height, and your inseam length (the distance from your crotch to the end of your pant leg). Of these two lengths (height and inseam), inseam is the most important.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8144\" style=\"width: 249px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8144\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/inseam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"249,249\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8144 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. This is your inseam length - one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size\" width=\"249\" height=\"249\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8144\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/inseam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"249,249\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?fit=249%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8144 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?resize=249%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. This is your inseam length - one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size\" width=\"249\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?w=249&amp;ssl=1 249w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/inseam.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is your inseam length &#8211; one of the three important measurements for choosing the right bike frame size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The reason the inseam length is the most important is because it determines your <strong>stand-over height<\/strong>. For example, if a bike has a stand-over height of 27 inches, and you have an inseam length of 29 inches, you will be able to stand over the bike, and the cross bar will not hurt you if you have to stop suddenly. (Obviously this is less important with step-through style bikes that do not have a cross bar.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Also, this bit of clearance will enable you to safely and easily hop off the bike when you need to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_29005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29005\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=301%2C305&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"301,305\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"schwinn 29er standover height smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This graphic illustrates the concept of stand-over height&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=301%2C305&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29005 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg\" alt=\"Bikes Frame Size Guide. This graphic illustrates the concept of stand-over height\" width=\"301\" height=\"305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=301%2C305&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"301,305\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"schwinn 29er standover height smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This graphic illustrates the concept of stand-over height&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?fit=301%2C305&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29005 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?resize=301%2C305&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bikes Frame Size Guide. This graphic illustrates the concept of stand-over height\" width=\"301\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?w=301&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?resize=148%2C150&amp;ssl=1 148w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/schwinn-29er-standover-height-smaller.jpg?resize=250%2C253&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This graphic illustrates the concept of stand-over height<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For road bikes you need to have about 1 to 3 inches of distance between the bar and your crotch; for mountain bikes it is safer to have an inch or two more.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\">9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-122\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-122\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">\t<br \/>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-41750\" style=\"max-width: 350px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-41750 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Sidebar What is new about 540 840 and 1040\" data-width=\"350\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_41750\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_41750\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45201 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-19 14:25:56\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1050-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Garmin-Edge-1050-vs-1040.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-45201 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42604 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-02 16:38:06\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Slide-540-vs-840-vs-1040-2-copy.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-42604 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide 540 vs 840 vs 1040 2 copy\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-122 from cache -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-reach-do-you-have-a-good-ape-index\">Your Reach &#8211; Do you Have a Good Ape Index?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your reach measurement becomes important if your height and inseam measurements put you in between sizes. In that case, use your reach measurement to decide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You need to know if you have a <strong>long or short reach<\/strong>, which means you need to find out your \u201cape index\u201d (which is your arm span compared to your height).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you have a\u00a0<strong>positive<\/strong>\u00a0ape index (your arm span is greater than your height) then you have a long reach and you should probably go for the larger of the sizes.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you have a\u00a0<strong>negative<\/strong>\u00a0ape index (your height is greater than your arm span) then you have a short reach and you should probably go for the smaller of the sizes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12690\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12690\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ape-index\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,230\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12690 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose - especially if you on the border line between two sizes\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12690\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ape-index\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,230\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you on the border line between two sizes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12690 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?resize=300%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose - especially if you on the border line between two sizes\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?resize=150%2C115&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ape-index.jpg?resize=250%2C191&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Your ape index will help you decide what bike frame size you should choose &#8211; especially if you are on the border line between two sizes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For example, say you have an arm span of 160 cm and a height of 160 cm. This would mean your arm span is exactly the same as\u00a0 your height. So, you have an ape index of 1, and therefore an average reach. However, if your arms are shorter, you have a <strong>short reach<\/strong>, so if you are between frame sizes, go for the smaller frame size.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-different-bike-frame-size-systems\">Two Different Bike Frame Size Systems<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just to make it a little more challenging, there are two different bike-sizing systems. So, there\u2019s one system for road bikes, and then a different one for mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. Sizes are given in metric (cm) for road bikes, and imperial (inches) for mountain bikes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can figure out your bike frame size with the Bike Frame Size Charts below.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_41013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41013\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-bike-frame-size\/yellow-bike-at-sunrise-smaller\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.73&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 4a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1655816074&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;49&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000469&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow Bike at sunrise smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41013 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg\" alt=\"Sizing is different with mountain bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-bike-frame-size\/yellow-bike-at-sunrise-smaller\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.73&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 4a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1655816074&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;49&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000469&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow Bike at sunrise smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41013 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sizing is different with mountain bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yellow-Bike-at-sunrise-smaller.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Sizing is different with mountain bikes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-frame-size-chart-for-adult-bikes-hybrid-bikes-mountain-bikes-and-road-bikes\">Bike Frame Size Chart for Adult Bikes &#8211; Hybrid Bikes, Mountain Bikes, and Road Bikes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8238\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/adult-bike-frame-sizes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=533%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"533,602\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike frame size guide\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;bike frame size guide&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=533%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8238 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png\" alt=\"Complete Bike Frame Size Guide. Chart Showing Adult Bike Sizes for hybrid, mountain, and road bikes\" width=\"533\" height=\"602\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/adult-bike-frame-sizes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=533%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"533,602\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike frame size guide\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;bike frame size guide&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=533%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8238 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?resize=533%2C602&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Complete Bike Frame Size Guide. Chart Showing Adult Bike Sizes for hybrid, mountain, and road bikes\" width=\"533\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Adult-bike-frame-sizes.png?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Chart Showing Adult Bike Sizes for hybrid, mountain, and road bikes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even with the right frame size, if you are planning to do a lot of cycling, you should still get your bike fine-tuned with a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/professional-bike-fitting\/\"><strong>professional bike fitting<\/strong><\/a>, if you can afford it. If you are buying a new bike, try to find a bike shop that offers some help with bike fitting. Some of them are especially good with this, and will give you a professional level of help. (Many of the smaller bike shops cannot afford this, however.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Getting a well fitting bike will protect you against back pain or <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain\/\"><strong>cycling knee pain<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle\/\">How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-need-a-women-specific-bike\">Do You Need a Women-Specific Bike?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On average, women tend to have longer legs and shorter torsos than men of equivalent height. Women-specific bikes offer details such as the following to accommodate women&#8217;s bodies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>smaller frame sizes<\/li>\r\n<li>shorter top tubes<\/li>\r\n<li>narrower handlebars<\/li>\r\n<li>female specific-saddles and<\/li>\r\n<li>smaller brake handles.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, you are unique, and a women-specific bike may not be right for you, even if you are a woman. The bike you choose should be the perfect fit for you individually, regardless of gender.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224 from cache -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-people-who-may-benefit-from-a-women-specific-bike\">People who May Benefit from a Women-Specific Bike<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The following categories may do better with a women-specific bike:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>You are a man or a woman who is shorter than about 5 ft 5 in (165 cm), or<\/li>\r\n<li>You are a man or a woman who has shorter arms, or<\/li>\r\n<li>You are a man or a woman who has felt too stretched out on unisex bikes before.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Try them out and see what works for you. I have known women who have been absolutely ecstatic on riding their first women-specific bike, because for the first time they felt like the bike really fitted them. On the other hand, other women find no benefit in them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-men-can-also-ride-women-specific-bikes\">Men can Also Ride Women-Specific Bikes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Also, bear in mind that if you are a man and you choose a woman-specific bike, that is just fine &#8211; and no one needs to know! The reality is that the average male height in some countries is shorter than the average female height in others. For example, average male height in Indonesia is 5 ft 2 in, while average female height in The Netherlands is 5 ft 7 in (must be all that cycling that makes them grow so tall and strong)!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So obviously, we cannot really generalize too much about this matter. Everyone is unique.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-frame-size-chart-for-children-s-bikes\">Bike Frame Size Chart for Children&#8217;s Bikes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8240\" style=\"width: 516px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8240\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/childrens-bike-frame-sizes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=516%2C264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"516,264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids bike frame size guide\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kids bike frame size guide&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=516%2C264&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8240 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. Chart showing sizes for kids bikes, based on child's age and height \" width=\"516\" height=\"264\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8240\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/childrens-bike-frame-sizes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=516%2C264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"516,264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids bike frame size guide\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kids bike frame size guide&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?fit=516%2C264&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-8240 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?resize=516%2C264&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. Chart showing sizes for kids bikes, based on child's age and height \" width=\"516\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?w=516&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Childrens-bike-frame-sizes.png?resize=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Chart showing sizes for kids bikes, based on child&#8217;s age and height<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Kid\u2019s bikes are measured and sized differently. Often they are categorized in age ranges and wheel sizes, as you can see from the table.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/teach-child-ride-bike\/\">How to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike in 7 Simple Steps<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-points-to-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-a-bike-size-for-your-child\">Important Points to Keep in Mind when Choosing a Bike Size for Your Child<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_31048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31048\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"31048\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/on-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-31048 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"31048\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/on-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-31048 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Frame Size Guide. On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/On-a-bike-of-the-right-size-a-child-can-get-out-and-have-fun1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> On a bike of the right size, a child can get out and have fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-age-range-is-not-the-whole-story\">Age Range is Not the Whole Story<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don\u2019t rely on an age range to pick a bike size for your child. There are tremendous variations based on individual differences. Just as with gender, age does not necessarily predict height.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height-and-inseam-are-the-key-factors\">Height and Inseam are the Key Factors<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Height and inside leg measurement remain the key factors. Keep this in mind and make sure your child can comfortably stand over his or her bike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is especially important for safety for kid\u2019s bikes \u2013 they need to be able to stop safely, and get off safely. Don\u2019t put them off bikes for life by making their early experiences scary. Which brings us to the next point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-cheap-out-on-kid-s-bikes\">Don&#8217;t Cheap Out on Kid&#8217;s Bikes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Do not buy a bike that is a bit bigger, thinking your child can grow into it! The bike needs to fit from the get-go, so that your child does not get hurt or frightened. Unlike a jacket, a child can actually fall off a bike, so buying big is not a good idea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may be able to extend the useful life of your child&#8217;s bike by raising the saddle when he or she grows. But you must have the right frame size to begin with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-12056 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12056\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hu3eoA\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12056\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-vote-yes-bc-transit-referendum\/destiny-on-a-bike-copy1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=200%2C368&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,368\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Set the foundation for a lifetime of happy cycling by buying the right bike frame size for your child!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=200%2C368&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12056 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg\" alt=\"Bike frame size guide: Set the foundation for a lifetime of happy cycling by buying the right bike frame size for your child!\" width=\"200\" height=\"368\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12056\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-vote-yes-bc-transit-referendum\/destiny-on-a-bike-copy1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=200%2C368&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,368\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Set the foundation for a lifetime of happy cycling by buying the right bike frame size for your child!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?fit=200%2C368&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12056 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?resize=200%2C368&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike frame size guide: Set the foundation for a lifetime of happy cycling by buying the right bike frame size for your child!\" width=\"200\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?resize=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1 163w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?resize=81%2C150&amp;ssl=1 81w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy1.jpg?resize=195%2C360&amp;ssl=1 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Set the foundation for a lifetime of happy cycling by buying the right bike frame size for your child!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p id=\"h-once-you-have-a-perfect-bike-use-it-to-get-perfectly-fit-click-here-for-my-complete-bike-fit-cyclist-training-plan\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Once you have a perfectly fitted bike, use it to get Perfectly Fit! Click here for my Complete Bike Fit Cyclist Training Plan.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All of the above should be used as a guide. <strong>There is no substitute for trying out the bike and taking it for a good test run<\/strong>. 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-09 17:46:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-bike-basket-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best dog bike baskets\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37535 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dog bike basket header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog on Bike Rides<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-34577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-07-27 15:05:43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus-header-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"This graphic shows you the relative sizes of the 530 (left), 1030 Plus (center), and 830 (right)\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-34577 msDefaultImage\" title=\"530 vs 830 vs 1030 plus header-min\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040 Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison with Reviews and Videos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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