What size triathlon bike do I need for my height?
What’s the right TT bike size for me?
Rider Height | Suggested Triathlon Frame Size | |
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Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Frame Size (cm) |
5’6″ – 5’9″ | 168cm – 175cm | 54cm – 55cm |
5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175cm – 183cm | 56cm – 58cm |
6’0″ – 6’3″ | 183cm – 191cm | 58cm – 60cm |
What height does a 17.5 bike frame fit?

Sizing conversion
Alpha size | XS | M |
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Frame size | 13.5 | 17.5 |
Rider height | 147-155 cm 4’9”-5’1” | 161-172 cm 5’3.4”-5’7.7” |
What does 58cm bike mean?
Medium – Large
54 – 56 (Medium) 5’9″ – 5’11” 175 – 180. 56 – 58 (Medium – Large)
How do you size a triathlon bike?
Triathlon and Time Trial If you are 5 feet to 5 feet 3 inches tall, seek a 49- to 50-cm bike. If you are 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-6, buy a 51- to 52-cm bike. For 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-9, look for a 53- to 54-cm bike. If you’re 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, look first at a 55- to 56-cm bike.

How do I determine my bike size?
Place the end of a tape measure at the exact center point of the gear crank (the metal post that runs through the center of the bike’s chain sprocket). Then run the tape measure up to the top of the tube. Measure to the point where the tube ends. This will give you the length of the seat tube which is the frame size.
What height does a 58cm bike fit?
Measurements for standard road bikes
Height | Inside Leg | Frame Size |
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5’9”-5’11” | 31”-33” | 56cm |
5’11”-6’2” | 32”-34” | 58cm |
6’1”-6’3” | 33”-35” | 60cm |
6’3”-6’5” | 34”-36” | 62cm |
What is the height of 26T cycle?
HERO Blade 26T 26 T Mountain Cycle (18 Gear, Green, Black)
Rider Height | 5 ft 4 inches-6 ft 4 inches |
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Shifter Type | Wrist Shifter |
How do I choose a triathlon bike?
When it comes down to it, any bike purchase should be about comfort. While an all-out time trial position might not seem comfortable, a tri bike should fit the geometry of your body. Every bike has adjustability, but some bikes can be much more complicated than others, even for small adjustments.
What size person does a 56cm bike fit?
How big is a triathlon bike?
Triathlon Bike Size Chart – UPDATED 2021 Feet & Inches Centimetres Frame Size (cm) Frame Size 4’10” – 5’0″ 148cm – 152cm 47cm – 48cm XX-Small 5’0″ – 5’3″ 152cm – 160cm 49cm – 50cm X-Small 5’3″ – 5’6″ 160cm – 168cm 51cm – 53cm Small 5’6″ – 5’9″ 168cm – 175cm 54cm – 55cm Medium
How to pick the right triathlon bike?
So picking a triathlon bike by your height is a good starting point, then look into other factors such as you leg length, flexibility and mobility. Taking this approach will save you thousands of dollars in the long term. READ What Is Muscle Saturation?
How do you measure a triathlon bike?
Don’t let this confuse you, as most triathlon bike fit measurements are provided in the detailed description of the bike. To measure a tri bike start from the center of the bottom bracket and measure to the center top of the seat tube.
What size bike do I need for 5’3 height?
A 26-inch bike must have a 46 – 48 cm frame size thereby making it the right fit for individuals with 5’0″- 5’3″ heights. Examples of the 26-inch bike include Commencal Supreme Park (2015), Kona Stinky 26, and Rocky Mountain Maiden. What size of bike do I need for my height of 5’6”?