Bike frame?

Question

i'm buying a bike for my boyfriend for his birthday and he's about 5'11'' and i don't know enough about bikes to decide on a correct frame size. help please

Answer 1

Mountain bikes are measured in inches, while road bikes are measured in cm.  

He'd need about a 17 to 19" frame on a mountain bike, and about a 52-55cm road bike frame.

Answer 2

Take him on a mystery birthday tour that starts at the bicycle shop where he can find one that fits. Having a bicycle that fits properly is the most important part of buying a bicycle.

Be sure you have a firm price in mind or you may end up spending much more than you want, though.

Where the mystery tour ends is up to you!

Answer 3

I'd say about 56cm for a road bike frame. He can adjust the stem, seatpost himself :)

Answer 4

I am about 4'11" and i ride a Small. So you boyfriend would probably need a medium sized frame. You can also have a professional fit him to a bike, which might be what he needs. Just find out what your boyfriend likes then ask a sales associate to fit him to it. Hope you find the right bike!

- Jordan