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Road Bike Size Chart: When to size up or down

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Road Bike Size Chart: When to size up or down

Road Bike Size Chart

Road bike frame sizes are generally measured in centimeters.

Size
Height
Inseam
47
152.0 - 158.0 cm
4'11.8" - 5'2.2"
71.0 - 75.0 cm
28.0" - 29.5"
50
158.0 - 163.0 cm
5'2.2" - 5'4.2"
74.0 - 77.0 cm
29.1" - 30.3"
52
163.0 - 168.0 cm
5'4.2" - 5'6.1"
76.0 - 79.0 cm
29.9" - 31.1"
54
168.0 - 174.0 cm
5'6.1" - 5'8.5"
78.0 - 82.0 cm
30.7" - 32.3"
56
174.0 - 180.0 cm
5'8.5" - 5'10.9"
81.0 - 85.0 cm
31.9" - 33.5"
58
180.0 - 185.0 cm
5'10.9" - 6'0.8"
84.0 - 87.0 cm
33.1" - 34.3"
60
185.0 - 190.0 cm
6'0.8" - 6'2.8"
86.0 - 90.0 cm
33.9" - 35.4"
62
190.0 - 195.0 cm
6'2.8" - 6'4.8"
89.0 - 92.0 cm
 35.0" - 36.2"
When to size up or down on a road bike: if you're in between road bike sizes on the chart, size up if you have long arms and size down if you want a lighter, stiffer bike or if you prefer an upright riding position.

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