2006-09-19 04:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by Other 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
You could be 6'2" with a 33" inseam or 6'2" with a 36" inseam.
Go to your local bike shop and find the make, model and size that you want. Even if you plan to buy it on the net, at least you'll get the right one.
It's the end of the season, so you may just find a steal.
Than go back to the shop and have it fitted.
2006-09-19 07:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the other people have said, your specific body build and type will determine what size bike you ride. There are any of a dozen different ways to get properly fitted for a bike, but none of them should take any LESS than 20 minutes with a salesperson. You want to be sure you are fitted properly.
The only time people usually ask this type of question is if they are considering buying a bike online, which MIGHT save you a few bucks, but you will more than pay for it in extended maintenance costs because you won't have a guarantee or labor warranty with the shop that will likely be building and servicing your new bike. In the long run, going to local bike shops and test riding bikes, developing a relationship with your local shops, getting fitted properly, and buying your stuff locally will save you a LOT more money!
2006-09-19 12:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jawa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to looking to your inseam for guidance, also make note as to whether you're high-waisted and what kind of attack angles you will be comfortable with. If you are high-waisted and/or want a less dramatic attack angle (i.e. more upright), you might want to look at a compact or semi-compact frame which could be a bit smaller than a traditional frame.
I'm 6'1', but high-waisted. I'm more comfortable on a 60-cm traditional frame, but can go down to a 58-cm compact frame.
2006-09-19 17:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends (I'm sure you've gotten this answer).
Steel bikes are a bit heavy, but they are comfortable to ride. Aluminum bikes are light weight, but aren't so comfy.
As for your size, it really depends on how you're built. If you're Torso long, then I'd go with a Lemond. Lemond road bikes have a unique geometric shape that helps those riders (like lemond himself) who are torso long.
2006-09-19 20:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by conservativeguyfromnc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
between a 58-61cm. I am 6'3". I ride a 61 on the road and a 59 on the track. either work...you can play with seat height and stem angle and length to get it perfect.
2006-09-19 13:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Nate E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'3 and I have a 15inch frame on my mountain bike. Ur best bet is ask the sales guy at the bike store.
2006-09-19 11:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jen S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how long your legs are. I'm 5'11" but have a 34" inseam, so not everyone is built the same.
2006-09-19 11:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leg length - 2"
2006-09-20 19:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by spdybyke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest
2006-09-19 14:50:35 · answer #9 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋