Road bikes will often come in two styles; racing road bikes and sportive road bikes. The difference is mainly in the top tubes however how you measure up for a comfortable ride is similar with both styles.
When measuring for a road bike you will need to base the frame size from your height.
Choose the right road bike for you using our handy guide below:
Size Guide: Men’s Road Bike
Feet & Inches |
Centimetres |
Frame Size (Inches) |
4’10”-5’0” |
148-152 cm |
XX- Small (47-48 cm) |
5’0”-5’3” |
152-160 cm |
X- Small (49-50 cm) |
5’3”-5’6” |
160-168 cm |
Small (51-53 cm) |
5’6”-5’9” |
168-175 cm |
Medium (54-55 cm) |
5’9”-6’0" |
175-183 cm |
Large (56-60 cm) |
6’0”-6’3” |
183-191 cm |
X-Large (58-60 cm) |
6’3”-6’6” |
191-198 cm |
XX-Large (61-63 cm) |
Size Guide: Women’s Road Bike
Practically all bikes are designed with female forms in mind. Often you’ll find women’s bikes will accommodate a shorter reach and even smaller hands. Measuring for a women’s bike is exactly the same process as per men’s.
Feet & Inches |
Centimetres |
Frame Size (Inches) |
4’10”-5’1” |
147-155 cm |
XX-Small (44-46 cm) |
5’1”-5’3” |
155-160 cm |
X-Small (47-49cm) |
5’3”-5’5" |
160-165 cm |
Small (50-52 cm) |
5’5”-5’8” |
165-172 cm |
Medium (53-55 cm) |
5’8” -5’10” |
172-180 cm |
Large (56-57 cm) |