I am 6'1 and I am looking into buying a bike that I found in the classifieds but I am not sure how the sizing works.
2007-07-05 19:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
okay...
As a general (only general) rule of thumb, when you stand over the toptube on a road bike, you want about 1'' clearance between you and the bike. This increased to 3'' for a mountain bike. Depends on the inseam of your leg though
There are many sizing charts available on the web to help.
This site will give you all you need to know to size a bike - not just the frame size (including fit, sizing, formulae, info):
http://www.cbss.ca/Custom.htm
It is one of the better charts.
My guess is road - 60cm; mountain - ~21-22"
good luck!
2007-07-06 07:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by ct 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is more to bike fit than your height. Ask local bike shop personnel if they would be willing to measure and fit you for a bike you won't be buying from them. Some might be willing to do so, and you might need to work with them during non-busy hours, or pay a service fee. Regardless, inseam length on the legs is an important variable, as is length of arms. The bike might have the correct size frame, but the stem may be too long or short and have to be swapped. Seat height and forward/aft position is another but easily adjusted on most road saddles. Having said all that, if you are 6.1 you are probably looking at a frame size of 60 cm or so.
2007-07-06 06:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with almost all of the answers here. If you are buying a road bike, a 51 or 52cm is absolutely too small. I am 5'8" and ride a 54cm. Buying a smaller bike does not save much weight. And if the bike does not fit you, it doesn't matter how light it is. Size is not only about height. It's about length, geometry, etc. There is a lot more to it. I would suggest going to a bike shop to be fit by a pro. You will not regret it.
2007-07-06 07:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Much of the answer is going to based upon frame type - compact vs. traditional. However, to give you an idea of frame size for a person your height (I am 6'1" as well), my bike sizes are as follows:
a. traditional frame - 59 cm
b. slight compact frame - 60 cm
I would also add that both bikes border on being a tiny bit small.
2007-07-06 10:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm six one and the tallest bike I had was a 24" in centimeters I ride a 51 or 52.
One of the theories is buy small and accessorize big. Back 20 years ago it was buy for your size. When you buy small you're actually saving on weight and that's a good thing. Accessorize big means tall stem and tall seat post.
When you test ride before you plop down your cash make sure when you're standing over the top tube that you have a one inch clearance. You want to shoot for your leg at the bend of the knee be at about 165 to 175 degrees. Good luck!
2007-07-06 02:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by B S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its based on frame and wheel size, being as tall as you are you most likely want a 27" bike unless you like banging your knees on the handle bars. Hope this helps.
2007-07-06 02:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by dragon_e_quest 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, here are some handy links that will help you in choosing the correct size.
2007-07-06 03:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by Leo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get thee to your local bike shop and "get fitted"
there are no perfect formulas for bike sizing
plain and simple
2007-07-06 09:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋