How is a 26 inch bike measured?

How is a 26 inch bike measured?

A 26-inch bike is a popular style of bike with wheels that measure 26” across. They are some of the most commonly ridden models because of their medium size, perfect for teenagers and smaller adults. The 26” measurement refers to the wheel rather than the frame size.

What does a 20 inch bike mean?

So when we talk about kids bike sizes in terms of 14, 16, 20 or 24, those numbers indicate the diameter of the wheels on the bike in inches.

What does 24 or 26 inch bike mean?

A 24-inch bike is typically a kids bike and the 24” measurement refers to the diameter of the wheels. The smallest kids bikes have tiny 12” wheels but move up incrementally to 26” wheels. 26” wheel bikes are normally reserved for preteens and teenagers as well as many traditional adult bikes.

What does 27.5 mean on a bike?

A mountain bike with wheels that are approximately 27.5 inches in diameter is typically referred to as a 27.5 bike and sometimes called a “tweener.” A 27.5 bike fits in between the traditional 26-inch wheels and the 29ers with even larger wheel sizes.