Bike Sizing and Fit
Will this bike fit me?
One of the most commonly asked questions that we get is whether a certain bike will fit! We are here to make that process easy for you and answer that question.
Every bike brand and model can size out slightly differently but there is general guidance based on your height. Even within the same brand, you may be a different size on their aero bike vs endurance bike so it is important to check each bike individually with the manufacturer. You can always contact us to see if a certain bike will fit you - we have experience with sizing people up on different brands and know which bikes follow conventional sizing and which don't.
If you already have a bike, it is always worth comparing the geometry of your existing bikes reach and saddle height to see if the new one will fit the same or be even more comfortable if your current bike is the wrong size. We are also happy to help with that regard and set a bike up and get measurements for you.
This is our rough guidance for bike sizing depending on your height:
Rider height | Frame size | ||
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Feet and inches | Centimetres | Effective top tube (cm) | Bike size |
4ft 10in – 5ft | 148-152 | 47-48 | XXS |
5ft – 5ft 3in | 152-160 | 49-50 | XS |
5ft 3in – 5ft 6in | 160-168 | 51-53 | S |
5ft 6in – 5ft 9in | 168-175 | 54-55 | M |
5ft 9in – 6ft | 175-183 | 56-58 | L |
6ft – 6ft 3in | 183-191 | 58-60 | XL |
6ft 3in – 6ft 6in | 191-198 | 61-63 | XXL |
Partner Bike Fitters
A bike fitter will be able to give you a complete fit and guidance on what bikes will suit your body type for your goals. The cost of the fit will outweigh the negatives of buying a bike in the wrong size monetarily and from a time and hassle perspective, not to mention the possibility of injury! A bike fitter can also give us guidance on what stem length, bar width and crank lengths you will need and we can replace them for you at cost price. They know what they are talking about and will asses you head to toe to give you the confidence in your position on the bike and to eek out all of your performance whilst remaining comfortable and injury free.
These are our preferred partners up and down the UK, some of which are kind enough to offer a 10% off discount if you quote us! We will also provide you a £50 voucher to use against your purchase if you use one of their services.
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Scotland
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Ireland
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Wales
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London
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North East
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North West
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Yorkshire and the Humber
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West Midlands
Birmingham - Fit your Bike - University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2TT - Contact Bianca (07361 929778 or contact@fityourbike.co.uk)
Herefordshire and Worcestershire - Bike Fit Solutions - Unit 93, Old Railway Unit, Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome, Worcestershire, WR6 5BT - Contact Matt (07837 057 140 or matt@bikefitsolutions.co.uk)
East Midlands
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East Anglia
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South East
- Oxford - Pannekoek Cafe & Bike Fitting - Bainton Road, Summertown, Oxford - Contact Alec (alec@pannekoek.co.uk or 07826 848052).
- Amersham - Amersham Bike Fit - 51 Quarrendon Rd, Amersham HP7 9EF - Contact Phil (amershambikefit@gmail.com or 07379 363257)
South West
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