There Are Plenty Of Road Bike Sizes To Choose From

Today’s modern bike is a result of 200 years of cycle designs and breakthroughs. They have been redesigned and adjusted to ensure they are comfortable for riders and their handling properties are the best man can make at the present time. One of the variables that makes today’s bikes comfortable for every rider is the various road bike sizes that are available today.

The problem seems to be in figuring out what size a person should buy in order to achieve that goal. This is because there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration by each prospective buyer.

Here are some of the considerations.

-What kind of riding do you expect to do given your level of experience?
-Why do you ride? Is it for fitness, fun, long distance, casually, or serious rides or races?
-Where do you want to ride? Is it in town or out in the country and is it fairly flat or hilly?
-How often do you plan to ride?

The more answers you have to the above questions, the easier it will be for you to find a bicycle that is best for your needs. Finding a bike that fits you though, needs to be the main consideration. After all, the other considerations won't seem so great if it's too small or too big for you. One that fits you properly will give you maximum comfort when you’re riding. Not only that but even more important is the fact that if your road bike sizing is right you are less likely to have an accident. When you’re comfortable you can more easily pay attention to what is going on around and you will be less likely to have a lapse in concentration.

You will also find that you will be faster on your road bike if it fits you and is set up properly for you and your style of riding. This means that the saddle and handlebars are adjusted to the right height to suit you the rider and your style of riding. This is how it works, if you want to go fast set the handles lower and farther away from the seat but if you want more casual rides set the handles closer and higher up. If you don’t get the setup right it will be uncomfortable and harder for you to ride especially over longer periods.

One way of establishing the size of bike is the stand over height and clearance. The stand over height is not a measurement that manufacturers use, but it is one that is very useful to prospective buyers. The stand over height is the height to the top of the top bar from the ground. The clearance is the measurement from the top of the top tube to your crotch when you’re straddling the bike. This measurement lets you figure out if you can stand straddling your bike and still have clearance which is important to be able to keep you bike in control when you have to stop. When it comes to road bikes it is recommended you have at least one inch of clearance.

There are plenty of road bike sizes to choose from so you should have no problem finding one that fits you. And with the information above the decision on the right size to buy should be easy. Having a good bike that is sized correctly to you is an important way of encouraging you to ride.

By: Dave McIntosh

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