Service Series: Frame Size

Instead of riding around like Deebo, we want to help you make sure you’re selecting a bike that fits you!

One issue we’re seeing is that a lot of internet bicycle companies use height to guide customers when selecting a bicycle. We find that inseam (or leg length) is a much more important measurement. Two people of the same height with different inseams (ie long legs/short torso vs. short legs/long torso) can ride different-size frames!

The easiest way to make sure your frame is properly sized is to stand over the top bar. You should have about 2 fingers-width between you and the frame.

Step-through frames are different, since the top bar of the frame triangle is angled downwards. In this case, you’ll want to focus more on how comfortable your “lean” towards the handlebars is rather then the height of the frame.

When we’re working with you on picking out a new bike, the frame size is the most important part. Think of it this way: when it comes down to it, anything except the frame can be changed on a bike! The frame is essentially the bike and you want to be 100% certain of its fit.

Just one more reason to Buy Where You Ride! Come by for a test ride of one of the awesome new bikes we have for sale and we’ll make sure you are comfortable and satisfied.

If you want to get real nerdy on frame size, check this out. Rabbit hole alert!