How To Measure A Push Bike Frame
The main factor in buying the right bike is the frame size.
How to measure a push bike frame. Getting the right size bike if youre in the market for a new bike knowing what size bike you need can really come in handy. As for choosing the correct size for your children id recommend an 18 frame size for your son and a 1415 frame size bike for your daughter. 48cm 54cm inches eg. If you look near the bottom of this tube about 3 inches 76 cm up from the chain sprocket youll see a glued on label that states the bikes frame size.
If the size isnt given. While not all bicycle frames have a size label itll save you some work if yours does. Road bike sizes are usually given in centimetres while mountain bike frame sizes are quoted in inches. You will get a printable page with your recommended frame size.
Know how to measure a bikes frame size. Many times when i see a bike for sale the frame size is not listed. I created a previous version of this video when i was shopping on ebay and craigslist for bikes and people didnt know what size of frames. Your son can ride a bike with 700c or 29 wheels whereas i recommend 26 or 275 wheels for your daughter.
Bicycle frame sizes and tire sizes differ but neither of these apply when talking about whether a bicycle is 16 inches 24 inches 26 inches 27 inches or 700 millimetres. Fortunately our bike size chart takes away the guesswork as it suggests mountain bike frame size and road bike frame size in either inches or centimetres. The frame is the metal body of the bike and it is measured in three key places. Choose the type of bike youre interested in and then enter your measurements.
These designations can be confusing but one wonders how a manufacturer determines what to call a push bikes rim size. Choose a bicycle type. While most bike frames utilize only one measurement for sizing knowing how to locate all three is key to getting the right size bike. The seat tube is the long tube that the bike seat post sticks into.
Road bike sizing and mountain bike sizes are slightly different and the units used in bike sizes vary depending on type and brand. In this video i show you how to measure a bike frame. Our bicycle size calculator will tell you what size bike you need. After all bikes come in all shapes and sizes so learning how to measure for a bike is important to ensure you ride away on the model thats right for you.
17in 19in and in sizes such as small medium and large. Bicycle frame size calculator.