If you are looking for a new bike this is important to know what size of bike do you really need. If you know what size of bike you need that makes your task easy and saves valuable time and money.
So if you want to know what bike is fit for you then you have to need a good and proper bike size chart. A good and perfect bike sizing chart can help you a lot to get an excellent well-fitted bike.
If you choose the wrong bike size for you that could be causes of injury like back pain, knee pain, and low performance. So this is so important to choose a perfect fitted bicycle.
There is rider height is the main issue to getting the right size bicycle. So the first measure, your height then checks our bicycle size chart to get your dream one.
Basic Bicycle Height and Frame Size Chart
| Bicycler Height | Bike Frame Size |
|---|---|
| 4-11" - 5'3" | 13 - 15 inches |
| 5'3" - 5'7" | 15 - 16 inches |
| 5'7" - 5'11" | 16 - 17 inches |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 17-19 inches |
| 6'2" - 6'4" | 19 - 21 inches |
| 6'4" and taller | 21+ inches |
When you talk about a basic bicycle sizing measurement chart this is so simple you just need to measure your height and then compare it with bike frame size.
Bike Size Calculation Measurement Guideline
Before following the bicycle size measurement chart you should measure your inseam and here we have shared how you can measure inseam:
- At First stand close to a wall and your feet should be 15-20 cm (6” to 8”) apart.
- Then between your two legs place a large handovers books or something else which is fitted.
- Mark it where the spine of the book touches on the wall.
- Then measure the distance floor to the pointing area and that’s your inseam.
- You can also do it with a measuring tape.
- Now calculate the right bike size with these formulae:
Mountain bike – Rider Leg inseam (Centimeters) x 0,66 = Rider frame size
Road bike – Rider Leg inseam (Centimeters) x 0,70 = Rider frame size
City bike – Rider Leg inseam (Centimeters) x 0,685 = Rider frame size
These formulae help you a lot to measure your bike size then you can follow our bike measurement guideline and chart.
Different Types of Bicycle Size Measuring Chart List
Men Mountain Bikes Size Measurement Chart
Biker Height | Your Leg Inseam | Suggested Mtb Frame Size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Size |
| 4`10”-5`1” | 148-158 cm | 24-29” | 61-73 cm | 14″ | XS |
| 5`1″-5`5″ | 158-168 cm | 25-30” | 63-76 cm | 15” / 16″ | S |
| 5`5″-5`9″ | 168-178 cm | 26-31” | 66-78 cm | 16” / 17″ | M |
| 5`9″-6`0″ | 178-185 cm | 27-32” | 68-81 cm | 17″ / 18″ | L |
| 6`0″-6`3″ | 185-193 cm | 28-33” | 71-83 cm | 18″ / 19″ | XL |
| 6`1″-6'6" | 193-198 cm | 29'-34' | 73-86 cm | 19" + | XXL |
Women Mountain Bikes Size Measurement Chart
Biker Height | Suggested Women's Mtb Bike Frame Size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Frame Size (Inches) | Frame Size (cm) | Frame Size |
| 4`10”-5`2” | 148-158 cm | 13"-14” | 33 - 37 | X-Small Bikes |
| 5`2″-5`6″ | 158-168 cm | 15"-16” | 38 - 42 | Small Bikes |
| 5`7″-5`9″ | 168-178 cm | 17"-18” | 43 - 47 | Medium Bikes |
| 5`10″-6`1″ | 178-185 cm | 19"+ | 48 + | Large Bikes |
BMX Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Recommended Race BMX Size | Recommended Park BMX Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Micro | 16” Wheel |
| < 4’4” | < 132 cm | ||
| 4`2” - 4`10” | 127-148 cm | Mini | 18″ Wheel |
| 4’6″ - 5’1″ | 137 – 155 cm | Junior | 20” Wheel 18 - 19.5” top tube |
| 5`0″-5`4″ | 152-168 cm | Expert | 20” Wheel 19.5 - 20.25” top tube |
| 5`2″-5`6″ | 157 - 168 cm | Expert XL | 20” Wheel 20.25 – 20.5” top tube |
| 5`3″-5`8″ | 160-173 cm | Pro | 20” Wheel 20.5 – 20.75” top tube |
| 5`7″-6`0″ | 170 - 183 cm | PRO XL | 20” Wheel 20.75 – 21” top tube |
| 6`+ | 183 cm+ | Pro XXL | 20” Wheel 21”+ top tube |
Note: If you want to know which BMX bikes fit for an adult person you can check the link.
Men Hybrid Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Leg Inseam | Recommended Frame Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Size |
| 4'10" - 5'2" | 148cm - 158cm | 13" - 14" | 33 - 37 | X-Small bikes | 4'10" - 5'2" |
| 5'2" - 5'6" | 158cm - 168cm | 15" - 16" | 38 - 42 | Small bikes | 5'2" - 5'6" |
| 5'6" - 5' 10" | 168cm - 178cm | 17" - 18" | 43 - 47 | Medium bikes | 5'6" - 5' 10" |
| 5'10" - 6'1" | 178cm - 185cm | 19" - 20" | 48 - 52 | Large bikes | 5'10" - 6'1" |
| 6'1" - 6'4" | 185cm - 193cm | 21" - 22" | 53 - 57 | X-Large bikes | 6'1" - 6'4" |
| 6'4" - 6'6" | 193cm - 198cm | 23" - 24" | 58 - 61 | XX-Large bikes | 6'4" - 6'6" |
Women Hybrid Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Recommended Women's Hybrid Bike Frame Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Frame Size (inches) | Frame Size |
| 4'10" - 5'2" | 148cm - 158cm | 13" - 14" | X-Small Bikes |
| 5'2"" - 5'6"" | 158cm - 168cm | 15" - 16" | Small Bikes |
| 5'6" - 5' 10" | 168cm - 178cm | 17" - 18" | Medium Bikes |
| 5'10" - 6'1" | 178cm - 185cm | 19"+ | Large Bikes |
Men Road Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker height | Recommended Frame size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Centimeters | Size |
| 4`10”-5`0” | 148-152 Centimeter | 47-48 Centimeter | XXS |
| 5`0″-5`3″ | 152-160 Centimeter | 49-50 Centimeter | XS |
| 5`3″-5`6″ | 160-168 Centimeter | 51-53 Centimeter | S |
| 5`6″-5`9″ | 168-175 Centimeter | 54-55 Centimeter | M |
| 5`9″-6`0″ | 175-183 Centimeter | 56-58 Centimeter | L |
| 6`0″-6`3″ | 183-191 Centimeter | 58-60 Centimeter | XL |
| 6`3″-6`6″ | 191-198 Centimeter | 61-63 Centimeter | XXL |
Women Road Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Recommended Women's Road Frame Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Frame Size (cm) | Size |
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147cm - 155cm | XX-Small (44cm - 46cm) | XX-Small Bikes |
| 5'1" - 5'3" | 155cm - 160cm | X-Small (47cm - 49cm) | X-Small Bikes |
| 5'3" - 5'5" | 160cm - 165cm | Small (50cm - 52cm) | Small Bikes |
| 5'5" - 5'8" | 165cm - 172cm | Medium (53cm - 55cm) | Medium Bikes |
| 5'8" - 5'10" | 172cm - 180cm | Large (56cm - 57cm) | Large Bikes |
City Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Leg Inseam | Recommended Frame Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Size |
| 4`10”-5`1” | 147-155 cm | 24-29” | 61-73 cm | 14” | XS |
| 5`1”-5`5” | 155-165 cm | 25-30” | 63-76 cm | 15” | S |
| 5`5”-5`9” | 165-175 cm | 26-31” | 66-78 cm | 16” | M |
| 5`9”-6`0” | 175-183 cm | 27-32” | 68-81 cm | 17″ | L |
| 6`0”-6`3” | 183-191 cm | 28-33” | 71-83 cm | 18″ | XL |
| 6`1”-6`6” | 191-198 cm | 29-34” | 73-86 cm | 19″ | XXL |
Cyclocross Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Cyclist Height | Leg Inseam | Recommended Frame Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Size |
| 4`10”-5`1” | 147-155 cm | 24-29” | 61 - 73 cm | 14″ | XS |
| 5`1″-5`5″ | 155-165 cm | 25-30” | 63 - 76 cm | 15” | S |
| 5`5″-5`9″ | 165-175 cm | 26-31” | 66 - 78 cm | 16” | M |
| 5`9″-6`0″ | 175-183 cm | 27-32” | 68 - 81 cm | 17″ | L |
| 6`0″-6`3″ | 183-191 cm | 28-33” | 71 - 83 cm | 18″ | XL |
| 6`1″+ | 191 cm+ | 29”+ | 73 cm+ | 19” | XXL |
Commuter Bikes Size Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Leg Inseam | Recommended Frame Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Centimeters | Inches | Size |
| 4`10”-5`1” | 147-155 cm | 24-29” | 61-73 cm | 14” | XS |
| 5`1”-5`5” | 155-165 cm | 25-30” | 63-76 cm | 15” | S |
| 5`5”-5`9” | 165-175 cm | 26-31” | 66-78 cm | 16” | M |
| 5`9”-6`0” | 175-183 cm | 27-32” | 68-81 cm | 17″ | L |
| 6`0”-6`3” | 183-191 cm | 28-33” | 71-83 cm | 18″ | XL |
| 6`1”-6`6” | 191-198 cm | 29-34” | 73-86 cm | 19″ | XXL |
Time Trial Bike Sizing Measurement Chart
| Biker Height | Recommended Triathlon Frame Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Frame Size (cm) | Frame Size |
| 4'10" - 5'0" | 148cm - 152cm | 47cm - 48cm | XX-Small |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152cm - 160cm | 49cm - 50cm | X-Small |
| 5'3" - 5'6" | 160cm - 168cm | 51cm - 53cm | Small |
| 5'6" - 5'9" | 168cm - 175cm | 54cm - 55cm | Medium |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175cm - 183cm | 56cm - 58cm | Large |
| 6'0" - 6'3" | 183cm - 191cm | 58cm - 60cm | X-Large |
| 6'3" - 6'6" | 191cm - 198cm | 61cm - 63cm | XX-Large |
TT/TRIATHLON Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Bicyclist Height | Inside leg | Frame size | Top Tube Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'0" – 5'3" | 152.5 - 160cm | 26.5" – 28" | 48 – 50cm | 48.5 – 50cm |
| 5'2" – 5'5" | 157.5 – 165cm | 27.5" – 29" | 50 – 52cm | 50 – 51.5cm |
| 5'4" – 5'7" | 162.5 – 170cm | 28.5" – 30" | 52 – 54cm | 51.5 – 53.5cm |
| 5'6" – 5'9" | 167.5 – 175cm | 29.5" – 31" | 54 – 56cm | 53.5 – 55.5cm |
| 5'8" – 5'11" | 172.5 – 180cm | 30.5" – 32" | 56 – 58cm | 55.5 – 57cm |
| 5'10" – 6'1" | 177.5 – 185cm | 31.5" – 33" | 58 – 60cm | 57 – 58cm |
| 6'0" – 6'3" | 182.5 – 190cm | 32.5" – 34" | 60 – 62cm | 58 – 59cm |
Bike Size Measurement Chart for Kids and Toddler
| Bicycler Height | Recommended Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Inside Leg (min) | Age Range | Suggested Wheel | |
| Up to 3" | Up to 90cm | <= 40cm | Under 2 years | <=12” | Balance Bikes |
| 3' - 3'5" | 90cm - 105cm | 40cm | 2 - 4 years | 12" | 12" wheel Kids' Bikes |
| 3'5" - 3'9" | 105cm - 118cm | 46cm | 4 - 7 years | 14-16" | 14-16" wheel Kids' Bikes |
| 3'9" - 4'5" | 118cm - 135cm | 53cm | 7 - 10 years | 18-20" | 18-20" wheel Kids' Bikes |
| 4'5" - 5' | 135cm - 150cm | 62cm | 10 - 13 years | 24" | 24" wheel Kids' Bikes |
| 5'+ | 150cm+ | 69cm | 13 years + | 26-27.5" & 700c | 26-27.5" & 700c wheel Kids' Bikes |
Gravel Bicycle Size Measurement Chart
| Measured Frame Size | Frame Size | Bicycler Min Height | Bicycler Max Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Centimeters | XS | 5’ 0” | 5’ 3” |
| 50 Centimeters | Small | 5’ 3” | 5’ 6” |
| 52 Centimeters | Small/M | 5’ 6” | 5’ 8” |
| 54 Centimeters | Medium | 5’ 8” | 6’ 0” |
| 56 Centimeters | Large | 5’ 11” | 6’ 1 |
| 58 Centimeters | Large/XL | 6’ 1” | 6’ 3” |
| 60 Centimeters | XL | 6’ 3” | 6’ 5” |
Electric Commuter/Hybrid Bike Sizing Measurement Chart
| Cyclist Height | Bike Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 10" – 5' 2" | 148 – 158cm | 13" – 14" | 33 – 37cm | Extra Small |
| 5' 2" – 5' 6" | 158 – 168cm | 15" – 16" | 38 – 42cm | Small |
| 5' 6" – 5′ 10" | 168 – 178cm | 17" – 18" | 43 – 47cm | Medium |
| 5' 10" – 6' 1" | 178 – 185cm | 19" – 20" | 48 – 52cm | Large |
| 6' 1" – 6' 4" | 185 – 193cm | 21" – 22" | 53 – 57cm | Extra Large |
| 6' 4" – 6' 6" | 193 – 198cm | 23" – 24" | 58 – 61cm | XX-Large |
Electric Mountain Bike Sizing Measurement Chart
| Cyclist Height | Bike Size | |
|---|---|---|
| 5' 0" – 5' 2" | 152 – 157cm | 13" – 14" |
| 5' 2" – 5' 6" | 157 – 167cm | 15" – 16" |
| 5' 6" – 5' 10" | 167 – 178cm | 17" – 18" |
| 5' 10" – 6' 1" | 178 – 185cm | 19" – 20" |
| 6' 1" – 6' 5" | 185 – 195cm | 21" – 22" |
| 6' 4" – 6' 6" | 193 – 198cm | 23" – 24" |
Cruiser Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Wheel Size | Frame Size Range | Cyclist Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16” | 8" - 10" | 2'10 - 3'8" | 1 - 5 |
| 20” | 12" | 3'2" - 4'4" | 4 - 10 |
| 24” | 15" | 4' - 5'4" | 8 - Adult |
| 26" | 15" - 21" | 5' - 6'4" | 11 - Adult |
| 26" | Extended Frame | 6' and Over | Adult |
Fixed Gear Single Speed Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Bicycler Height | Inside Leg | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1" - 5'3" | 27" - 29" | 48cm |
| 5'3" - 5'5" | 28" - 30" | 50cm |
| 5'5" - 5'7" | 29" - 31" | 52cm |
| 5'7" - 5'9" | 30" - 32" | 54cm |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 31" - 33" | 56cm |
| 5'11 - 6'2" | 32" - 34" | 58cm |
| 6'1" - 6'5" | 33" - 35" | 60cm |
Mongoose Hardtail Size Bike Measurement Chart
| Frame Size | Cyclist Height |
|---|---|
| S | 5'7" |
| M | 5'8"-5'11" |
| L | 6'0"-6'2" |
| XL | 6'3" |
Mongoose Full Suspension Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Frame Size | Cyclist Height |
|---|---|
| S | -5’7” |
| M | 5'8"- 6'1" |
| L | 6'1"+ |
Mongoose Kids Bike Size Measurement Chart
| Age | Wheel Size |
|---|---|
| Under 2 | 12-inches |
| Age 2-4 | 12-inches |
| Age 3-6 | 12-inches |
| Age 5-7 | 16-inches |
| Age 6-9 | 20-inches |
| Age 8-13 | 24-inches |
| Age 12 and above | 26-inche |
Measure the Bike Frame Sizes
- At first discover your bike seat tube where the seat post is held on
- Observe your bicycle middle of the bottom bracket
- Calculate the gap or distance between these two points.
- Finally note the measurement in both inch and centimeters.
Measure a bike frame size is not so hard task so don’t panic yourself take it easy.
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Consider What Type of Bike You Need
Bike sizing depends on what types of bikes you need. There are lots of sizing variety of mountain and road bikes. Bike sizing variety on men’s and women’s models.
It also varies on different manufacturers. There are lots of manufacturers who maintain their own bike size chart and that will help you to get the right one.
If you are a new mountain biker you can try on a beginner-level mountain bike.
You may also like to read, The 10 Best Cruiser Bikes For Everyone
Measure Your Height
Measure your height as a basic rule and this is a simple way to get frame size for your bike this is just a basic method to determine bike frame will be too tall or too short.
But it won’t give you the proper fit. However, remember it this guideline varies on different types of bikes and also on different brands.
Right Saddle Height
For perfect bike fitting, saddle height plays a very important role. Check saddle height and if your saddle height is too low then won’t get enough for in your feet for bike pedaling.
Right saddle height is so important for mountain bike racing. Many mountain bike racers have experienced that when their bike saddle falls down just only one inch, they lose 25 to 50% of force.
So this is so important to maintain the right saddle height. To solve this problem, you can follow these methods:
- At first sitting on your bike and stay close to the wall with your elbow and you can also take someone other help.
- Place your leg below to the lowest point and lay your leg parallelly to the floor.
- Then move the bike saddle up and down you have felt nice smooth bend behind the knee.
Finally, go out and ride your bicycle and if you feel not good then adjust it again. If not okay then adjust the seat to front and rear.
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What I Do if My Bike Size Goes Wrong?
If possible, contact your merchant to sent back your bike and get a new one and if it’s not possible or you don’t want to do this then you can follow these guidelines:
- Move the bike saddle to the rear or front.
- To change your body position, you should buy a shorter or longer stem.
- It’s good to get a longer seat post.
So don’t worry too much about the bike sizing problem, sometimes it needs time for adjusting.
What Age Is 26 Inch Bike for?
If you talk about a 26-inch bike this is fit for 10 to 15 years old riders. There is different size of kids’ bike including 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 24”.
So, 26 inches bikes are best for teenagers especially 10-15 years old riders. If your bike wheel is 26 inches that means your bike is 26 inches.
A 26-inch bike is a good option for you if your height is less than 5’0” and if you are taller we have suggested you take 27.5-inch wheels.
24 Inch Bike Size Chart
Lots of people want to know 24-inch bike size chart, the 24-inch bike is fit for 7-11 years old kids and the inseam length is 60-72 cm.
What You Do if You Are Between 2 Sizes
When you are in two bike sizes and if your arm span is longer than your height then it is suggested to go for a larger size.
Because the larger frame is better for longer arms that’s why you have to larger size and if your arm span is shorter then it is recommended to go for a smaller size.
Final Talk
Here we have suggested a bike measurement chart but this all depends on you which bike is fit for you. This is you that know your body size, shape, and behavior.
The bike fitting chart depends on many things basically which types of bike it is and also which brand is going on.
In this article, we have tried our best to give proper guidelines to find out the best-fitted bike.
Steve J. Robin is the Senior Mountain Bike Review Editor at Outdoorxsports. Steve has lived in Heron Way, Milwaukie for 15 years. Steve earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which has extensive biking training facilities, he had taken up biking seriously as a teenager and later became obsessed with mountain biking. He is an obsessive mountain bike racer and rubbed shoulders with the bike and that he rides with, riding is so much more than a hobby for him with a mild addiction to Endomondo. On September 21, 2015, he released a five-and-a-half-minute mountain biking’s video on YouTube that was to change his biking life. The video got a few thousands of views overnight as of today– the world went crazy for Steve. Since the video went viral, things changed fast; Steve found himself featured in MTB-MAG, joined a production as a stunt man.