Originally Posted by
Jhyde78
I'm new here and to the biking world and am having such a hard time right now. The covid thing has me unable to pick a bike physically so I'm trying to order online a cheap basic first bike and the sizing confusion is killing me. I'm 5'2 and everything I read tells me I need a 26" tire with a 16" frame and I'm finding that impossible. Everything 26" seems to be 17-18" frame. Am I searching for the wrong thing? Do I need a 24" bike for my size because everything I've read on that says it's too small for me. Someone please help before I lose my mind lol
Nah. There are 700c and even 650b options out there which would fit you fine.
If you're considering purchasing online, you really need some idea of what model/size would fit you well.
Maybe start with measuring your cycling inseam and arm wingspan. Give us a budget and I can go from there, assuming you want a drop bar bike.