Correct bike size for my height?

Question

I'm 5'5" what is the right bike size? I had a bike before (not sure of the size) but my mother complained that it looked too small for me even though it didn't to me.

Answer 1

you probably want about a 54 cm road bike or about a 17" mountain bike.

Answer 2

Hi I Think i can reads in amazon guide tips

The Right Size

Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.

Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half, and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.

Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

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Answer 3

To give you a good start, I ride a 50 in a road bike and a 15.5 in a mtn bike and I am 5'6.

However, you have to go to a bike shop for a proper fit. It really depends on the bike and your measurements. Like shoes, the size you wear depends on who makes it...bikes are the same. The geometries change with each manufacturer, so you can't tell for sure what size you will ride until you try. Also, it depends on your inseam and your torso. When getting fit to a bike, you want to stand over it and make sure you have enough room. With a road bike, you want to be able to lift the front wheel about 2 inches off the ground. Then, you sit on the bike...they will look you pedaling and adjust the seat height to where your leg is almost fully extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke but that you aren't rocking back and forth on the seat. They will adjust how far forward of back the saddle is to make it so the bone below your knee is even with the spindle on the pedal when you are parallel to the ground. Then they look at the angle your back and arms make. Generally you want a 90 degree angle, but if you aren't used to riding, you may not be flexable enough to hunch over that far. You can swap out the stem to give you more or less reach, and you can even put an extender on it to raise the handle bars.

Be sure to give it a good test ride before you buy anything. If you are going to go buy a bike on e-bay, go check your local stores to see if they have a bike measuring stand, They can dial you into a bike and give you measurements so you can find something that fits you exactly.

Answer 4

It depends on what kind of bike you are looking for. BMX,Mountain, What????????????