I'm looking for a used bike for my 10 mile daily commute and wondering what the best frame size is for my height and weight - 5/7, 140 lbs. thanks!
2007-05-02 03:41:40 · 5 answers · asked by scott r 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Depending on your inseam, you'll probably be best fit on a 52 to 54 cm frame, but certainly no taller. I would advise the 52, since you can compensate for the leg and arm reach with to seatpost and stem length. If you have an abnormally short torso or arms and mount up a 54, you might not be able to get a stem short enough.
Go to a bike shop that offers free fitting with a bike sale.
2007-05-02 06:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't give you a number because different brands fit differently, but the following will work. Make sure you have a couple of inches of stand over clearance when standing over the top tube. The next important number is the top tube length. Shoot for a 90 to 100 mm stem and test ride bike making a note of the toptube length. Find the one where the bike has a natural feel to it and you feel confident when you ride it, turn it, go down steep hills, etc. This test ride will factor in many other items such as head tube angle, and various frame geometry's. Try to equilize all the bikes by having the same tire pressure for your test ride. The bike sit there and people play with them so make sure it is checked out before your test ride. Take notes!! This is the only way to get the best size/bike for you. There is no majic formula to get a size "number". Don't buy the number, buy the bike. Cheers - and have fun shopping. It must be fun!
2016-05-18 22:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a shop and get a professional bike fit. Good road shops will provide this service for free if you purchase a bike, but might charge about $30-40 if you don't. It is well worth it. I suspect that you will be around a 52 or 53cm frame, but a lot depends on leg length, arm length, etc.
If you want to try this for free, check out the website for competitive cyclist. They have a great online tool.
www.competitivecyclist.com
2007-05-02 05:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go for something around 56cm, maybe a little smaller. the best way to size yourself is to go to a shop and act like you want to buy a bike. try out a few sizes and styles, talk to the mechanic, then say you like a particular bike and say you have to save more money. now you know exactly what size you should get.
2007-05-02 04:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
your probably around 54-55cm
height is not all that matters though, inseam:torso is also important.
2007-05-02 05:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by jffsbr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋