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If you’re considering buying a fixed-gear or single-speed bike online, you might be wondering how to determine your bike size. Fortunately, choosing the proper fixed-gear or single-speed bike is not as difficult as you might think. So let’s discuss how to choose the right size for your fixed gear bike<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To determine the ideal size of your bike, identify your height in inches or centimeters and reference the manufacturer’s sizing chart, typically found on their website. If they don’t have a size chart, look at our sizing chart on this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But there’s a lot<\/em> more to it than that. So, in this article, you will learn why choosing the right size bike is so important, how a bike’s size is determined, and how you can choose the bike size that’s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor’s note: This article was updated on <\/em>July 26, 2022<\/em><\/strong>, to include additional information about the sizes of fixed-gear bikes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before learning how to choose a bike, let’s first understand why choosing the right size is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing the right size bike is essential for your safety and comfort. The wrong size can increase your risk of injury and make riding difficult and frustrating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You will feel stretched out if you ride a bike that is too large for you. In the worst-case scenario, you may not even be able to touch the pedals when they are in their lowest position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you ride a bike that is too small for you, you will likely feel cramped and may be unable to raise the saddle high enough to pedal effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You get locked into position if you start riding with pedal straps, clips, or clip-in pedals<\/a>. Therefore, sizing becomes critical. When riding clipless, having the wrong bike size may cause discomfort or even long-term damage<\/strong> to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, when talking about bike sizes, we refer to the bike’s frame’s<\/a> dimensions (either the bike’s seat tube length or the top tube length<\/a>). This is why you often hear bike size and frame size used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seat tube length is commonly used to determine its size. The seat tube length measurement is taken from the center of the bottom bracket (BB)<\/a> or the center of the bolt that connects the crank arms. However, this varies by brand; some measure to the top of the top tube where it joins the seat tube, while others measure to the center of the top tube. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mountain bikes are measured in inches or descriptive sizes (small, medium, etc.). Fixed gear, single-speed, and road bikes are measured in centimeters<\/strong> or descriptive measurements, although hybrid bikes may be any of the three. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re purchasing a bike online and won’t be able to test ride it to get the ideal size, here are some pointers to help you find\u00a0the right size bike for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n It’s astonishing how many people are unaware of their height. Yet, knowing your actual height will allow you to make a more accurate bike size selection. Also, the rider’s height is a key factor for most bike makers when they think about how comfortable the bike is to ride.<\/p>\n Don’t have a way to measure? Here are a few measuring tapes you can use to help you determine your eight.<\/p>\n [azonpress template=”grid” asin=”B07PJ177WX,B01M20Y619,B07G9XBT66″]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Once you’ve determined your height, find the manufacturer’s sizing chart. Their website should contain this information. That will give you a good indication of what size you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If you have access to the bike’s specs, you might be able to determine the ideal height using your inseam measurements and the standover height measurements. This should be used with your height when determining your bike size.<\/p>\n The standover height is the distance between the ground and the top tube of the bike. Compare your in-seam (pant leg length) to this measurement.\u00a0<\/p>\n The inner seam is measured from the crotch region where the saddle would be to the floor.\u00a0 The standover height rule is a good way to figure out what size fixie bike you need without trying out your new one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Once you’ve determined your height, find the manufacturer’s sizing chart. Their website should contain this information. That will give you a good indication of what size you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you cannot find a proper fixed gear bike sizing chart on the manufacturer’s website, check out our chart below. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy it’s important to choose the right size bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How is a bike’s size determined?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to determine the right-sized bike for yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Determine your height<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Check the manufacturers’ sizing chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ascertain your inseam<\/h3>\n
Multiply this measurement in centimeters by 0.67. For example, suppose your inner seam was 85cm long (85 x 0.67 = 56.95). Your optimal top tube length is 56.95cm. Therefore, you should seek a 57cm bike or a size close to that.<\/p>\nHow to use a bike sizing chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n