Hybrid Bicycle Frame Sizing
 

I just bought my new 2011 Sirrus Sport, as previously stated in other threads. Although I loved the ride, I'm freaking out about the size..I'm 6'0 maaaybe 6'1 & 220lbs.

The first LBS I went to in my quest for a new hobby told me that I would need a large frame (which was basically my first question in regards to purchasing my first bike). So this whole time I've been visiting various LBSs, I've been looking for Large framed bikes. Every bike I test rode was a Large. And every LBS seemed to agree I was a large. So obviously I bought a LARGE Sirrus Sport.

I was reading the manual after I purchased my bike and it said that I should be able to stand over the top tube of my bike, on flat feet and have 2 inches between the bar and my crotch. I did this test but I def don't think there is 2 inches clearance. My "junk" (sorry ladies) actually rests on the tube. It's not like my actual crotch is pressed up against it but let's just say my "stuff" is def resting (not just barely touching) on the tube.

So the question is? Should I have gotten the medium? I'm tripping out now that I finally made my decision that I got the wrong size. Now that it's in my head, I keep looking at my bike in the corner of my room thinking "it does look really large". Could they of just put the wrong sticker on and thought it was a large but it's really an XL.....IDK guys. I'm just freaking out a little here...

Please Help!!!! (again)

Seat tube length (center too center) equal to inseam minus 12 inches is another rule of thumb but an inch in either direction is usually workable. I think you've got the right size.

IMHO, you are not even near a medium. That warning on the box is there to satisfy some silly CPSC requirement. The verbiage is mandated by law. Like many well-meaning mandates, it's completely wrong-headed. Fortunately there are no Bicycle Police to go around measuring our crotches :lol:.

Sweet guys....thanks a lot...

....although depending on ones marital status, sex of said bicycle police, and obvious other requirements, Bicycle Police measuring our crotch may not be so bad....

...just a thought.

You're probably fine for city, road, and dirt trails in the neighborhood park. Don't try going off-roading though.

standover height is probably the least important criteria in bike fitting. What's critical is how you fit while you are in the saddle riding the bike. If your current bike fits you comfortably well while you are riding it, it's all good.