Frame Sizing With/Without Shoes

j_vora
j_vora Posts: 63
edited January 2021 in Road general
Hello !

What is the logic behind bicycle manufacturers suggesting riders measure their height without wearing shoes when shoes will be worn while cycling ?


Thanks in advance -

And here’s to wishing everyone the BEST for 2021 !!


Jai

Comments

  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Maybe because your height is your height and different shoes will give you different heights?

    Some people may ride in flip flops, some in sandals, some in road bicycle shoes, some in work leather shoes, some in chukka boots, some barefoot, some in wellingtons, some in mountain bicycle shoes, some in high heels, some in platforms, some in socks, some in running trainer shoes, some in a Converse style casual sneaker, some in kitten heels, some in Adidas Gazelles or similar, some in Ugg boots, some in a working boot or a hiking boot or a military boot or welding boot or a galosh, some in FMBs, some in school shoes, maybe a traditional flat soled desert boot with a crepe sole.

    The possibilities are bountiful.

    It's all about fixed variables innit geezer.

    #sortedforshoesandpedals
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • j_vora
    j_vora Posts: 63
    edited January 2021
    MattFalle :

    You have missed on quite a few other types of footwear - Perhaps more research is warranted ??

    Innit newbie !!
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    MattFalle said:

    Maybe because your height is your height and different shoes will give you different heights?

    Some people may ride in flip flops, some in sandals, some in road bicycle shoes, some in work leather shoes, some in chukka boots, some barefoot, some in wellingtons, some in mountain bicycle shoes, some in high heels, some in platforms, some in socks, some in running trainer shoes, some in a Converse style casual sneaker, some in kitten heels, some in Adidas Gazelles or similar, some in Ugg boots, some in a working boot or a hiking boot or a military boot or welding boot or a galosh, some in FMBs, some in school shoes, maybe a traditional flat soled desert boot with a crepe sole.

    The possibilities are bountiful.

    It's all about fixed variables innit geezer.

    #sortedforshoesandpedals

    Uh, you forgot Cuban heels.
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  • manglier
    manglier Posts: 1,298
    Wot, no Crocs?
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    manglier said:

    Wot, no Crocs?

    Definitly no crocs. The Farage of the footwear world.

    #hitwithclubsandshootwithgunsandsetfireto
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    elbowloh said:

    MattFalle said:

    Maybe because your height is your height and different shoes will give you different heights?

    Some people may ride in flip flops, some in sandals, some in road bicycle shoes, some in work leather shoes, some in chukka boots, some barefoot, some in wellingtons, some in mountain bicycle shoes, some in high heels, some in platforms, some in socks, some in running trainer shoes, some in a Converse style casual sneaker, some in kitten heels, some in Adidas Gazelles or similar, some in Ugg boots, some in a working boot or a hiking boot or a military boot or welding boot or a galosh, some in FMBs, some in school shoes, maybe a traditional flat soled desert boot with a crepe sole.

    The possibilities are bountiful.

    It's all about fixed variables innit geezer.

    #sortedforshoesandpedals

    Uh, you forgot Cuban heels.
    Good call - apols

    And cowboyboots

    #footwear
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    MattFalle said:

    Maybe because your height is your height and different shoes will give you different heights?

    Some people may ride in flip flops, some in sandals, some in road bicycle shoes, some in work leather shoes, some in chukka boots, some barefoot, some in wellingtons, some in mountain bicycle shoes, some in high heels, some in platforms, some in socks, some in running trainer shoes, some in a Converse style casual sneaker, some in kitten heels, some in Adidas Gazelles or similar, some in Ugg boots, some in a working boot or a hiking boot or a military boot or welding boot or a galosh, some in FMBs, some in school shoes, maybe a traditional flat soled desert boot with a crepe sole.

    The possibilities are bountiful.

    It's all about fixed variables innit geezer.

    #sortedforshoesandpedals


    We now know what the MFs ride in.
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  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    means you don't get oil on your stockings
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.