How do you size yourself for a road bike?

How do you size yourself for a road bike?

Backroads Pro Tip. If you’re buying a bike online and wondering how do you measure yourself for a bike from afar, simply measure the length of your inside leg (with your shoes on) and subtract two centimeters from that measurement. This will give you the stand-over height of the bicycle that is right for you.

Should you size up or down on a road bike?

If your arm span is longer than your height, go for a bigger frame. If it’s shorter, get the smaller one. On a bigger bike, the reach to the handlebars will be longer. If you have proportionally longer arms, you are likely to feel more comfortable on a bigger frame.

How do I know if my road bike is too big?

If you struggle to make turns or need to sit up straight to reach the handlebars, the frame is likely too large. You may also notice that you cannot quickly turn or pick up speed easily due to the way that you sit in a larger frame. Pain or discomfort after riding also indicates that the frame is too big for your size.

Is it better to be taller or shorter cycling?

No, when it comes to cycling, taller isn’t better. The key to successful cycling is power to weight ratio— the watts produced per kilo of body weight. So someone taller must be able to compensate somehow — be thinner to weigh less, or be stronger.