Bike Size

[Nadeen]

Hi
We are new to cycling and want to get a bike each just to keep fit and enjoy the Cheshire countryside.
We want to go and try out some bikes but would like to know a bit about them so we dont arrive at the shop totally ignorant

My partner is male and 6ft 6 inches, what size frame should he go for please?

I am 4ft 11 inches female and really dont want to have to buy a little girls bike if I can help it

We are thinking of buying mountain bikes

Thanks, Nadeen

 

[oxbob]

http://www.evanscycles.com/help This link will give you a very rough guide to frame sizes,any good lbs(local bike shop)should be able to advise on sizing too

 

[Muddyfox]

Hi Nadeen & welcome to Cycle Chat

This Site will give you some idea of what you should be looking for but as always it's best to have a test ride of a few and see what fits you best

Simon

 

[Nadeen]

Thank you so much for your replies

I need a 13 to 14 inch frame

Is that a childs size please?

 

[oxbob]

Thank you so much for your replies

I need a 13 to 14 inch frame

Is that a childs size please?

No, its a size that will suit you

 

[Speicher]

Can you explain in simple terms, how the rider's "reach" is measured.

If I measure my height, how do I know if my arms are in proportion to my height. Or does the fact that, as the the Evans link, there are perhaps three frame sizes to each "height" allow for different lengths of arms?

 

[ianrauk]

Hello © User3143

Can we see a piccy of you two standing next to each other....?

Hi
My partner is 6ft 6 inches,

I am 4ft 11 inches

 

[oxbob]

Can you explain in simple terms, how the rider's "reach" is measured.

If I measure my height, how do I know if my arms are in proportion to my height. Or does the fact that, as the the Evans link, there are perhaps three frame sizes to each "height" allow for different lengths of arms?

A very rough indication for reach is to place your elbow against the tip of the saddle,your wrist should meet the bars.If however you are built like a primate(i'm 5'6'' 29'' leg with the arm reach of a orangutan) all measurements go out the window!

 

[Speicher]

I will try that. I have a very big bicycle tucked away at the back of the garage. I think it may be too big for me, but I am trying to find out. It is a Coventry Eagle, so it could go to Antiques Roadshow.

The distance from my elbow to my wrist is less than 11 inches.

 

[oxbob]

I will try that. I have a very big bicycle tucked away at the back of the garage. I think it may be too big for me, but I am trying to find out. It is a Coventry Eagle, so it could go to Antiques Roadshow.

The distance from my elbow to my wrist is less than 11 inches.

Hmm that puts you in gibbon/chimp size

 

[Speicher]

I am about 5 ft 4 tall, so have I got shorter than average arms? That could be why the bike seems so big.

It has also got ginormous wheels.

 

[Nadeen]

Hello © User3143

Can we see a piccy of you two standing next to each other....?

LOL We look cute

 

[oxbob]

Coventry Eagle! good lord you'll have time team banging on your door if this news gets out!!!

 

[Speicher]

My "other" bike is a folder made from spare parts from a Polish Tank.


Folding it is a piece of cake very easy, carrying it ?

 

[Sittingduck]

You thinking of overhauling the Eagle then Speicher?