I am 5'1''. what is a good road bike and wheel size I won't have trouble getting on the seat and riding?

Question

I read a person my height needs 24" wheels, but do they have road bikes that size?

Answer 1

You should fit onto a Standard frame.Somewhere around 48 cm.( Depending on your body's proportions.) Assuming you are female (Q&A's) you should also check out the women specific designs (wsd) they will fit even better.

You can go with either 650c or 700c wheels. I would recommend 700c (they are far more common, easier parts)

Most manufacturers make road bikes that will fit you. Check out as many as you can.

Work out where you want to ride, how far and how often you plan to ride this will help you determine what level of components you should invest in.

Answer 2

There are frames made for 24" wheels but they're hard to come by. A 49 frame or a 47 frame with 700c wheels will probably fit you. You don't have to worry about problems getting on the seat because the local bike shop can help you get sized for a road bike.
Most bike shops can get you a bike that size so have no worries.

Answer 3

A 24" inch wheel is probably incorrect. The standard wheel for a road bike is 700C or approximately 27". There are a variety of frame sizes that all use this size. My wife is 5'3" and rides a 48cm bike with standard wheel sizes. there are smaller bikes for shorter riders that use 26" wheels, not 24". These are harder to come by but in some cases necessary.

You're going to hear this a lot, but I would recommend that you find a competant pro bicycle shop and get a professional fitting. For riders who are outside of the "norm" it is even more important to get a professional opinion as to size. Depending on your leg length, arm length, inseem, etc, there may be different ways to get you comfortable on a bike.

Answer 4

Most road bikes these days come w/ wheels that are sized 700 centimeters- it's the industry standard. You should be looking for a smaller frame size, maybe a frame with "compact" geometry (which means the top tube doesn't go straight across, it slopes down towards the seat)- these frames have more a shorter stand-over height.

Bottom line- go to a few good bike shops and test some bikes out. You never know what you're looking for until you ride it!

Answer 5

I know many "petite" woman racers. You don't need 24" wheels. 24" wheels are hard to find in a reasonable weight/price combination, as are tires in a reasonable weight/price/performance combination.

First, you'll need a small or extra small frame, with a compact design. There are a few bikes in that size that use 650c wheels, but they tend to be more expensive. It will be easier and cheaper to stay with a 700c in a small compact design. Check out Giant OCR series(no, not a pun) and Schwinn LeTour series

Answer 6

The only way to get a bike that fits you well is to go to your local shop and get sized. Online calculators and things can suggest sizes but you really need ot get fit. Trust me, I made the mistake of tyring to buy a bike based on "suggestions" from other riders and online calculators and ended up with a bike that was WAY too big for me.

Go to the shop. Get fit and get bike suggestions from the experts. I tell you, you will NOT be disappointed!!!

Good luck!

Answer 7

I cannot give you an answer as I am just an ametuer road biker myself and not an expert by any means.

I suggest you head over to bikeforums.net I believe and ask in the road cycling forums there, they will most likely tell you to go to your local shop and get fitted for a bike that will be the right size.

Good luck, enjoy it, I love it!

Answer 8

myabe a 48 or 50 i can't remember but you shouldn't be able to touch the ground from the seat so get one you can stand up over the frame