Sizing help for a complete road novice

tompug

Hi all,
I need some sizing tips for a bike I have to buy for my dad. Now I know I shouldn't buy a bike without him trying it, and I told mum this when I was ordered to buy it, but you try arguing with Cybil Fawlty.

His measurements are 6ft 1in tall, inside leg is 33ich and weighs around 13/14 stone.

thanks

Tom

landrew

Most online cycle retailers have a sizing giude. Here is a link to the one at Edinburgh Cycle Co-op. The most important think is to measure the inside leg properly (which is not always the same as your trouser length).

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/srv.a4d?f%5Fpg=sizecharts%2Ehtm&f%5FCardinal=3#bike_sizing

manick0de

Sounds like he's a 58cm. I'm 6'2'' with a 35'' leg and ride a 60cm and 59cm. My old bike was a 58cm which was ok for me but just a tad to small.

mtbhenry888

stick with something bettween 57-59cm as you can always change stem length to suit