Bicycle Sizing Guide - How to Size or Fit a Bike

1. Choose the correct bicycle frame size
2. Adjust the bike seat height
3. Adjust the handlebars.
Correct bicycle sizing or fitting is important for both a mountain bike and a road bike.
Your bike frame size should allow for a gap between the top tube and your crotch when standing.
Correct bicycle seat height maximizes power and minimizes fatigue.
Low handlebars force your body into a more aerodynamic cycling position, but with more strain and less comfort than higher handlebars.
Bicycle fitting can be very technical and complicated, and this basic bicycle sizing guide serves as a starting point for beginners.

[rebeccatexaschick]

I'm an adult woman that has never learned to ride a bike, nonetheless buy one. This has been the most helpful video I've found on youtube to help with choosing the right bike. All the others would make an assumption of mountain bike or road and not talk about choosing the right bike for yourself period. Thank you!

[gbengaawolaran]

Most useful bike sizing tutorial I've come across. Clear, simple and all needed info. Thanks Rebecca

[ChrisJohnson-hofh]

Just bought a hybrid. First bike in 40 years. This video was short but absolutely perfect for my needs.

[subuntu]

Thank you for this video, it was very clear, informative and concise. This information should help me sort out the lads bike and be confident in helping him get a well fitting bike.

[nannybannany]

If you look closely, the bike is in a trainer, which means the bike was stabilized. A lot of people use them for inside training (I use one in the winter when it's definitely not bicycle weather! haha).

[chip]

Thanks, This is informative...Makes a lot of sense....

[totestazz]

I don’t remember this episode of Seinfeld...

[dsmith]

@Telekon5 I was just thinking that, didn't have to look far to find that reference ha

[chunkymunkyy]

how about frame size? i have a bike that has ample clearance between top tube and crotch, but it feels too long for my body. how do i know how to select the right frame size? this also affects the wheel size i can select? don't wanna end up w/ a kids bike as well. haha. any advise? would like to do light trail biking + commuting to work.

also, this vid is awesome, thanks!

[qer]

wow better than anything from expert village

[Telekon]

Is this a bike sizing video or an episode of Seinfield?

[Zhiloreznik]

Bravo. You've just sold a frame one size too small and have set the seat too low. And anyone reading this comment set you browser to block any content considering expert village if you want to survive! That guy gives some deadly tips on how to ride downhill :D

[homernukem]

How did she keep from falling over when she was pedaling?

[jemu]

good vid. but expert village goes into a lot more detail :)

[hellkat]

I go faster on my comfort bike with 7 speeds than many people on aerodynamic bikes. Just sayin? And with heavy frame.