{"id":7358,"date":"2019-09-06T21:28:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T21:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclinghacker.com\/?p=7358"},"modified":"2024-01-12T04:57:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T04:57:33","slug":"bike-size-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bikepure.org\/bike-size-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Size Chart \u2013 Learn How To Choose Your Bicycle Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you want to know the number one factor that determines how comfortable your ride will be on your bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not the type of seat you have, although that is admittedly important. It\u2019s also not the wheels, but they will certainly make your ride smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And no, it isn\u2019t about the budget you spend either. One of my first bikes was comfortable, but it was a very\u00a0cheap road bike<\/a>, compared to the bike I ride today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to ensure that you will be as comfortable as you can possibly be while riding your bike, then you need to find a two-wheeler that is sized perfectly for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the help of a reliable bike size chart, <\/em><\/strong>the 3 methods in this article and the extra information I included, you should be able to quickly find the bicycle that will fit your body the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So that you can ride comfortably for extended stretches of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to find out if the bike you\u2019re considering purchasing is going to fit you properly is to physically examine how it lines up with your body. This involves being in the same location as the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can try something known as a step-over test to see the fit of the bike in relation to your frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll want to do is to stand over the middle of the bike\u2019s frame, the part that\u2019s also known as the top tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While standing upright, check to see how large the space is between your body and the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideally, there will be at least an inch of clearance if you\u2019re checking out a\u00a0road bike<\/a>\u00a0and about two inches of space if what you\u2019re examining is a mountain bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat size bike do I need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How can I check if the bicycle is sized right for my body?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Method 1) The Step-Over Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n