5 7 What Size Bike? (Solved)

#1 – Simple Size Chart

Your Height	Bike Frame Size
4-11″ – 5’3″	13 – 15 inches
5’3″ – 5’7″	15 – 16 inches
5’7″ – 5’11”	16 – 17 inches
5’11” – 6’2″	17-19 inches

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What size mountain bike does a 5’7 woman need?

For women between 5 ft. 5 inches and 5 ft. 7 inches, a bike frame size of 17 or 18 inches is ideal.

How tall should you be to ride a 29 inch bike?

If you are under 5’6” tall, a 26-inch mountain bike is still likely to be a better fit. If you’re 5’6′ or taller, you should be able to find a 29er model to fit you. Riders more than 6′ tall can rejoice: You’ll definitely enjoy a more natural riding position with the size and frame geometry of a 29er.

Is a 28 inch bike too big?

Most bike frames fit only one size of wheel — or two very similar sizes of wheels. The 28-inch wheels are too large to fit in a frame for 26-inch wheels, while the brake assembly on a bike using 28-inch wheels will not reach far enough to work with 26-inch wheels.

Can a woman ride a 26 inch bike?

Very petite women may want a 26″ wheels but most will be best served by a 27.5″ or 29″ wheel. These two wheel sizes are becoming more common on modern mountain bikes, so if you are buying a bike new, it’s likely to have 27.5 or 29 inch wheels. Commuter bikes may use this same sizing convention as well.

Is a 26 inch bike for adults?

“ 26” wheel size is perfect for most of adults with a height above 6 feet. Most of the touring bikes and hybrid bikes come in 700C metric wheels, which are also known as 29-inch wheels.

Is a 24-inch bike good for what height?

A 24-inch bike is designed for growing kids of age 8-13 years. It is best fitted for a height range of 4’1″-4’9″ or 135-145 cm. Here, a 24-inch bike features a smaller frame with a narrower seat, handlebar, and pedal position that is perfect for kids. Besides, the wheel is smaller in comparison to the adult’s bike.

Can a 6 foot man ride a 26 inch bike?

But when it comes to adults who are taller than 5’7″, a 26-inch bike will be slightly smaller. In such a case, adults who are 5’5″-6’0″ should get a 27.5-inch bike, while those taller than 6 feet should get a 29 -inch bike. Overall, adults can ride bikes with a wheel diameter that is between 26 inches and 29 inches.

How tall should you be for a 26 inch bike?

Bikes with 26-inch wheels are designed for people who are between a height of about five feet to the smaller end of six foot. If you’re taller than that, then your bike should have larger tires and more space in length (26 inch bikes generally don’t go much over 24 inches).