17.5 Bike Frame For What Height?

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Alpha size XS M Frame size 13.5 17.5 Rider 147-155 cm

4'9”-5'1”

161-172 cm 5'3.4”-5'7.7”

What does 17.5 mean on a bike?

Bike Size Size (cm) Inseam (in) 45-47 (17.5-18.5′′) X-Small 48-50 (19-19.5′′) Small 27-28′′ 51-53 (20-21′′) Medium 28-30′′ 54-56 (21-22′′) Large 30-32′′

What height does a 17 bike frame fit?

Your Height Your Inseam Length Bike Frame Size 4'11” – 5'3′′ 25′′ – 27′′ 13 – 15 inches 5'3′′ – 5'7′′ 27′′ – 29′′ 15 to 17 inches
5'7′′ – 5-11′′


29′′ – 31′′

17 to 19 inches
5'11” – 6'2′′ 31′′ – 33′′ 19 to 21 inches

What age is a 17 inch bike frame for?

Frame Size Age (Years) Height (Inch) 14 Inch 11 – 14 4′ 10′′ – 5′ 6′′ 14 Inch /17 Inch 12 – 15 5′ 0′′ – 5′ 8′′ 17 Inch

13 – 16

5′ 3′′ – 5′ 10′′

Is a 17.5 frame a medium?

“Medium” is intuitive.

“17.5” is not

. Alpha sizing makes it easier for you to know what Trek mountain bike will work for you. A lot of other brands also use alpha sizing, and if you ride a medium in a different brand, you'll probably ride a medium Trek as well.

What size Trek bike do I need for my height?

Trek Road Bike Model Rider Height Trek Frame Size Speed Concept

5'0′′ – 5'7′′


S
5'4′′ – 5'10” M 5'8′′ – 6'2′′ L 6'1′′ – 6'6′′ XL

How is standover height calculated?

Standover height

Height”). This is the measurement from the top tube to the ground (assuming a certain tire size which is listed.) This measurement is

taken at the mid-point of the top tube halfway between the seat tube and the head tube

because that's where you usually end up when you stand over your frame.

How do I determine bike frame size?

Most manufacturers now measure the frame

from the centre of the crank axle, to the top of the seat tube

. Most road bikes are measured in centimetres (cm), whereas mountain bikes are generally measured using inches (in). Kids' bikes are measured by wheel size rather than frame size.

What height does an 18 inch bike fit?

Riders Height In Feet & Inches Mainly Off Road Use Frame Size Required Mainly On Road Use Frame Size Required
5 feet 4 to 5 feet 8

16 to 18 inches 17 to 19 inches
5 feet 8 to 6 feet 0 18 to 20 inches 19 to 21 inches 6 feet 0 to 6 feet 2 20 to 22 inches 21 to 23 inches

What size bike should a 5'11 Man ride?

Your Height / Inseam Bike Size 5'7′′ to 5'11” with 29′′ to 31′′ inseam M (medium) 17 inch bike 5'11” to 6'2′′ with 31′′ to 33′′ inseam

L (large) 19 inch bike
6'2′′ to 6'4′′ with 33′′ to 35′′ inseam XL (extra large) 21 inch bike 6'4′′ to 6'6′′ with 35′′ and up inseam XXL 23 inch or bigger

How tall should you be for a 16-inch bike?

Bike Wheel Child Height (in.) Approx. Age 12-inch 30-39 2-4 14-inch 37-44 3-5 16-inch

39-48


5-8
20-inch 42-52 6-10

What size bike should a 5 4 woman get?

It depends on the woman's weight and whether she feels comfortable on it. Generally, women who are 5 ft. 4 inches and below can ride on

24 inch wheels

so long as they aren't too heavy for the bike. The safer and more reliable method to find a suitable bike is to go by frame size.

What size bike should a 5 year old have?

Wheel Size Age Inseam 14′′ 2 – 4 years 15′′ – 20′′ 16′′ 4 – 6 years 16′′ – 22′′ 20′′ 5 – 8 years

19′′ – 25′′

24′′

8 – 11 years 23′′ – 28′′

What age is 18 inch frame bike for?

Bike sizes for a

6-year-old

Typically, the older the child, the bigger the bike they need. Our POP children's bike range has a selection of frames suitable for a 6-year-old, ranging between 18-20 inches.

What size bike does a 4 year old need?

The best size bike for a 4-year-old is either a

12-inch or 16-inch wheel

, depending on their height. Similarly, the right size bike for a 5-year-old falls into that same range. Most 8 and 9-year-olds will fit on a 20-inch wheel bike.

How tall is a 27.5 bike?

What height is a 27.5 bike for? Mountain bikes with 27.5 inch wheels are suitable for

adults of all heights

. These bikes offer nimbler handling than 29 inch wheeled MTBs. Sometimes they are only available in smaller frame sizes and some shorter riders prefer the fit of a bike with 27.5 inch wheels.

What is a medium bike frame size?

13-14′′ X Small 4′ 10′′ – 5′ 2′′ (148 – 158cm) 15-16′′ Small 5′ 2′′ – 5′ 6′′ (158 – 168cm) 17-18′′ Medium

5′ 6′′ – 5′ 10′′ (168 – 178cm

)
19-20′′ Large 5′ 10′′ – 6′ 1′′ (178 – 185cm) 21-22′′ X Large 6′ 1′′ – 6′ 4′′ (185 – 193cm)

How do you determine the right size mountain bike?

The easiest way to determine your frame size is

by height

, but many riders find that they are between sizes. Choosing to go up or down a size depends on your personal riding style and body proportions. A bike with a longer reach will have a longer wheelbase. That makes it more stable, especially on high-speed descents.

How do I know my trek frame size?

Trek frame size

used to be measured by the length of the seat tube

. But modern mountain bike geometry is based on reach, not seat tube length. Alpha sizing is simpler and helps you find the right fit by the measurement that matters most.

What size is a medium mountain bike?

Rider Height (in) Rider Height (cm) Frame Size 4′ 10′′ – 5′ 2′′ 148cm – 158cm XS 5′ 3′′ – 5′ 6′′ 159cm – 168cm S
5′ 7′′ – 5′ 10′′


169cm – 178cm

M
5′ 11′′ – 6′ 1′′ 179cm – 185cm L

How important is bicycle standover height?

The bicycle standover height is

really important

! If you can't stand over the top tube without touching it, you run the risk of hurting yourself when you stop quickly. If the top tube is higher than you are, i.e. you have “negative” clearance, you're an accident waiting to happen.

Is standover height important on a mountain bike?

Standover height also used to be a decent way to measure bike sizing, with the idea being that when standing over a bike, there should be at least 1-inch of clearance between the top tube and the rider's crotch. These days, however,

most mountain bikes have ample standover height, no matter the size

.

What should my bike standover be?


The difference between your inseam and the standover height should fall within the target ranges

. (For example, if you have a 30” inseam, you'll want a road bike with a 29” standover height.)

What size bike does a 10 year old need?

A bike with

24-inch wheels

will be suitable for riders that are 10 to 11 years old and of average height (54.5′′ – 56.7′′). If your child is taller than average, they may need a 26-inch bike. Or, if they're shorter than average height, they may require a 20-inch bike.

Is a 19 inch frame a large?


Generally 19′′ is the equivalent of a Large frame

, and will fit someone around 6 feet tall.

Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.