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Why is the right frame size important?
The right bike size is one of the most important factors when buying a bike online. The size of a bicycle is often also called the frame size or frame height and refers to the frame geometry. It specifies the size range in which you can adjust the saddle height and thus your seated position, how long and high the bike is overall and at the same time also determines the riding comfort and handling characteristics. Depending on the manufacturer, the frame size is specified in CM, inches, or from XXS to XXL and includes various factors of the frame geometry.
We'll help you find the right size for your dream bike.
When working just on your length...​​​
The decisive factor for the size of a bicycle is the frame, or more precisely: the length of the seat tube, i.e. the distance from the middle of the bottom bracket to the end of the seat tube.
In the tables below you will find the frame height that suits your height. The sizes are given either in the well-known clothing sizes XS - XXL, in inches (common for mountain bikes) or in centimeters; you will often find at least two of these units in the description of the bike.
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Mountain Bike:
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Height in cm Recommended frame size in cm / inches
150 - 155 cm 33 - 36 cm / 13" - 14"
155 - 160 cm 35 - 38 cm / 14" - 15"
160 - 165 cm 38 - 40 cm / 15" - 16"
165 - 170 cm 40 - 43 cm / 16" - 17"
170 - 175 cm 42 - 45 cm / 16.5" - 17.5"
175 - 180 cm 44 - 47 cm / 17.5" - 18.5"
180 - 185 cm 46 - 49 cm / 18" - 19"
185 - 190 cm 49 - 52 cm / 19" - 20.5"
190 - 195 cm 51 - 56 cm / 20.5" - 22"
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Road Bike:
in cm
Frame Size
(Performance / Racing)
in cm
Frame Size
(Triathlon)
in cm
155 - 160 cm
47 - 49 cm
46 - 48 cm
160 - 165 cm
49 - 51 cm
47 - 49 cm
165 - 170 cm
51 - 53 cm
48 - 50 cm
170 - 175 cm
53 - 55 cm
50 - 52 cm
175 - 180 cm
55 - 57 cm
52 - 55 cm
180 - 185 cm
57 - 60 cm
55 - 57 cm
185 - 190 cm
60 - 62 cm
57 - 60 cm
190 - 195 cm
62 - 64 cm
60 - 62 cm
Hybrid Bikes
This table will help you if you do not have the inseam length on hand:
Height
in cm
Recommended Frame Size
in cm
150 - 160 cm
42 - 48 cm
160 - 170 cm
48 - 52 cm
170 - 175 cm
52 - 55 cm
175 - 180 cm
55 - 58 cm
180 - 185 cm
58 - 61 cm
185 - 190 cm
61 - 63 cm
190 - 195 cm
63 - 66 cm
Gravel Bikes
This table will help you if you do not have the inseam length on hand:
Height
in cm
Recommended Frame Size
in cm
150 - 160 cm
42 - 47 cm
160 - 170 cm
47 - 50 cm
170 - 175 cm
50 - 53 cm
175 - 180 cm
53 - 55 cm
180 - 185 cm
55 - 58 cm
185 - 190 cm
58 - 60 cm
190 - 195 cm
60 - 63 cm
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