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Bike Sizing

We'll gladly help you find the perfect frame size to suit you

 

These sizes are a guide based on average heights, there will be slight variations between manufacturers.  If you have any doubts on whether a bike will fit please give us a call in the shop.   The key to bike fitting is the joining up of the points of contact between the pedals, saddle amd handlebars.  Generally if you are between a size it is usually best to down.  This is especially true if you are short in the leg proportionate to your height

 

Childrens Bikes

 

12 Inch wheel  suits ages 3 to 5        click here to see our range of 12 " bikes or click here for the learner bikes

14 Inch wheel  suits ages 4 to 6        click here to see our range of 14"" bikes

16 Inch wheel  suits ages 5 to 7        click here to see our range of 16"" bikes

18 Inch wheel  suits ages 6 to 9        click here to see our range of 18"" bikes

20 Inch wheel  suits ages 7 to 10      click here to see our range of 20"" bikes

24 Inch wheel  suits ages 8 to 12      click here to see our range of 24"" bikes

 


 

BMX Bikes

 

Most of the BMX's on our site are standard in size with 20 inch wheels and will suit kids and adults alike from ages around 9 and up.  Kids are usually able to stand over a BMX from around 7 or 8 years old but the reach is often too long.

 


Mountain and Hybrid Style Bikes

 

Frame Size       Manufacturer Sizing                              Brands

   

                                                                            Ridgeback       GT         Merida           Genesis

 

14     - 15"     Extra Small    5'0-5'4               15"                    14"           14"                n/a

16     - 17"     Small               5'3 to 5'7           17"                   16"            16"                16"

17.5  - 19"     Medium           5'6 to 5'10        19"                   18"            18"                17.5"

19.5  - 21"     Large               5'9 to 6'3          21"                    20"           20"                19"

21.5 -  23"     Extra Large    6'2 to 6'6          23"                    22"           22"                20.5"

23.5 -  25"     XX Large        6'4 to 6'8           25"                    n/a            n/a                 n/a