Question about bike size --
09-13-10, 09:54 PM
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Question about bike size --
I "loosely" measured the inseam of my leg to be around 29 inches. That was enough room for my bales to have about an inch of breathing room. Is that a good measurement for bar hight?
Bike got stolen (probably for good reasoning it was cursed since the day I got it.) Problem was it was a tad too high.
Do I go by the stand - over hight? I keep seeing numbers for 52 cm 56 etc. But 29 inches to CM is roughly 76 cm or so.
Bike got stolen (probably for good reasoning it was cursed since the day I got it.) Problem was it was a tad too high.
Do I go by the stand - over hight? I keep seeing numbers for 52 cm 56 etc. But 29 inches to CM is roughly 76 cm or so.
09-13-10, 09:57 PM
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just click this. https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
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You should always pick your bike according to your reach/torso, that means the top tube length is far more important than seat tube's length.
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76cm bike=
Yes, those are 700c wheels.
Yes, those are 700c wheels.
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Thanks for the help, and no I am not looking for a 76 cm bike haha. That is the inseam of my leg. haha. I might be able to ride that bike if I say on the top tube...
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