Bicycle Size

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Bicycle Sizing for Women

Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with friends, get around town for work or errands and get some exercise. If you don't have the right size bike or your bike isn't properly fitted, you may not enjoy riding as much as you'd like. Worse, you could end up with muscle aches or joint pains due to incorrect fit. Some aspects of bike fitting… read more
What Size Bicycle is Right for Me?

Surprising as it may seem, many people ride the wrong size bicycle for their frame. Typically people pick bicycles that are too small, citing comfort and ease-of-use. However, what feels natural is not necessarily what is best for your ride. Having a properly-sized bike can make a huge difference by improving your performance. A well-fitted bike is tailored… read more
How to Read Bicycle Tire Sizes

Reading bicycle tire sizes correctly is important when you're seeking to replace your tube or tire. While it's not as important to understand what the measurements mean, it is important to be able to match the size of your tire with the size of the tube you're purchasing. read more
Bicycle Sizes for Kids

Bike riding is a great activity to encourage your kids to get outside. To make sure your child has a good experience, it's important that she is outfitted with the appropriate gear, including a properly fitted bike. Don't be tempted to buy a bike that's too big so your child will have time to grow into it. A bike that is too big can be hard to ride and ev… read more
Bicycle Sizes for Children

When purchasing a bike for your child, the first and most important step is to find the right size. When your child can sit on the bike and the bottom of his foot is flat on the ground, the bicycle is a good fit. A child riding scrunched up on a bike that is too small for him, or riding stretched out on a big that is too big, can lead to spills and injuries.… read more

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How to Fit Bicycle Tubes to Tire Size

Getting the right tube will ensure that your tire is properly inflated for safe, effective performance. If you've never changed a tube, you'll likely be befuddled by the stack of tubes of different sizes at your local bike shop. Don't… read more
How to Measure the Size of Bicycle Tires

Over time, all cyclists must deal with their bicycle tires eventually wearing out. In order to replace a bicycle tire, you need to know the proper way to measure it before you can buy a new one. read more
Bicycle Tire Sizes Explained

Bike tires come in many sizes, and trying to understand what all the numbers mean can be confusing. But once you understand how bike tires are sized, you'll know what to look for when it's time to replace your tires. You'll also under… read more
How to Determine Bicycle Tire Size

Determining a bicycle tire size is usually a simple matter of checking what the tire itself says, but there are plenty of reasons why this might not be possible. In such cases, taking a measurement to determine the size is almost as ea… read more
How to Know What Size Bicycle to Buy Children

Biking is one of the outdoor activities that is very well suited for families. Parents need to know what size bike to buy their children. Having a properly sized bike is important so that kids can enjoy the experience instead of strugg… read more
How to Pick the Right Size Bicycle

Cycling is one of the best activities a person can take part in to stay fit and active. Yet without the right size bike, a normally fun and exhilarating activity becomes a nuisance, and can even be dangerous. Before choosing your next… read more
How to Choose the Size of a Road Bicycle

You may be tempted by the low prices on the Internet, but it's hard to fit a bicycle online. Getting on and taking a test ride is the best way to choose the correct size for a road bike. Go to a store and find a staff member who's know… read more
Explanation of Bicycle Tire Sizes

When it's time to buy a new set of bike tires, it's important to purchase a set that will fit the rim of your wheel. Take time to learn about how bike tire sizes wok and you will be able to shop for your next pair with confidence. read more
How to Select a Girl's Bicycle Frame Size

When purchasing a new bicycle for either sex, comfort should be the foremost consideration. Without comfort, a new ride can quickly become a nightmare, leading to pain in the cyclist's groin, wrists, back, neck, and knees. Cycling shou… read more
Explain Bicycle Tire Sizes

For the uninitiated, bicycle tire sizes can be very confusing. Here are some guidelines you should follow and some extra information you should know. Our example will be 26 x 1.75. read more
How to Measure for the Right Size Bicycle

Selecting the right bicycle height is imperative to a rider's comfort and technique, particularly for long rides and racing. Unfortunately most people tend to select bikes that are too short for them. This leads to raising the handle b… read more
How to Reset a Bicycle Speedometer & Tire Size

Cycling computers come in a variety of styles from simple to complex and, depending on their design, can measure many parameters of a cyclist's performance. The primary function of a cycling computer is to measure speed and distance. T… read more
Largest Bicycle Tire Sizes

Bicycle tires come in many sizes, and each size is generally related to a particular type of riding. Mountain bikes, for instance, have very large tires made for off-road hazards and muck, while road and racing tires are thin, smooth a… read more
Differences in Bicycle Tire Sizes

Bicycle tires are commonly measured in fractions, decimals and millimeters, and this can make shopping for tires a challenge. For example, if two tires are put on the same bike--one sized at 26 by 1.75 (decimal) and the other one at 26… read more
Bicycle Frame Size Vs. Rider Height

The right bicycle fit makes cycling more comfortable and can prevent chronic injuries caused by misalignment of your joints on a poorly sized bike. While you can use your height as a starting point to choose a frame size, bike fit reli… read more

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