Does 18inch frame sound about right for a woman's bike that has 26inch wheel and no suspension?
2007-04-02 01:09:39 · 14 answers · asked by eSlide 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It depends on the bike maker and the woman size.
As a rule of thumb to get started the usual formula to answer your questions is to measure inside leg + 9% = distance form pedal face to top of saddle.
A good bike shop will assist you with your question and set the fine adjustments like stem high handlebar reach, etc.
Try this web page to learn more: www.timeoutdoors.com (cycling section)-
2007-04-02 01:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 18" frame in mountain bike terms should fit a women that is about 5'8" to 5'10". A road bike that is 18" is maybe for a person 5' or a junior sized bike. If she stands over the bike with the top bar between her legs, the top bar should have a space about 5" to her crotch for a mt. bike. A road bike should have less, say 2" of clearance. These are just a rough estimates on sizing a bike to a person. To get better fit you should seek out a competent bike shop. Correct frame size and other considerations like seat height, steering stem length etc. makes for a comfortable,enjoyable and safer ride. Good luck!
2007-04-02 10:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need the size of the woman to answer this one. 18" will be a medium male frame (Large for Scott). The wheel size just means that it is a mountain bike.
You should also consider that women have shorter bodies and longer legs. Women specific frames need to be looked at. Go to this site:
www.evanscycles.co.uk
This has a rough size calculator. Plug in her details and it will tell you, approximately, the frame size.
Note: you can not do better than going into a bike shop and asking.
Luck
2007-04-02 09:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
A lot depends on the inside leg measurement of the rider, plus, whether the top tube is level, or sloping. My inside leg is approx 33ins and I ride an 19 inch frame. Some manufacturers measure their frames by the distance between the bottom bracket and top of the seat tube, whereas others take the distance from bottom bracket to the top of an imaginary level top tube.
Other factors to consider is the measurement of the top tube itself. This has a bearing on the body's angle
2007-04-02 15:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by richie_uk_2001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A women's specific bike, or a Wal-Mart special? Only bike shops sell bikes, not department stores.
If it's a real bike, that all depends on what the bike shop employee says will fit your body.
BTW, nails, the downtube goes from the headtube to the bottom bracket. You are describing the seat tube!
2007-04-02 09:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Afraid its not that easy. Different manufacturers measure in different ways. The only way to know is to actualy try the bike. If you are refering to a bike on the internet - try to find the same make and model at your local bike shop and try sitting on it.
If life was easy we wouldn't need to ask questions :>
2007-04-02 08:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by STEPHEN W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's a tall woman probably. It depends on her body. It doesn't matter the wheels to know if it's the right size, but part of the things that matter is how tall her inseam is, and also how tall her arms and torso are.
2007-04-02 13:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.
Could be right.
Measure the seat tube length to get the bike size.
The seat tube runs from where the seat attaches to the bike to where the pedals attach.
http://www.stationcycles.co.uk/images/bikesizeguide.jpg
2007-04-02 08:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by hard as nails 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as she's not much over about 5' 5" or so.
2007-04-02 08:28:18 · answer #9 · answered by willie 57 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Don't get it on spec.
Try it out in the shop first.
2007-04-02 13:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋