Choosing the Right Size For Adults

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You can purchase adult bikes online from our extensive range, or alternatively call in to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist you further.

See our range of Adult bikes.

No Obligation

You are welcome to try out the bikes in-store, without any obligation to buy. We are only too happy to help you.

How Important Is The Size?

If your bike is too big or too small, it is more difficult to control, increasing the risk of accidents and injury to you and others. It´s important to make sure it´s right.

Measure Yourself

You first need to measure your inside leg length.

Lookup Table

Then use this table to give you a guideline to find the right size bike for your leg length.
 

Inside Leg Measurement	Frame Sizes For Men’s Bikes	Frame Sizes For Women’s Bikes
68 – 76 cm	16” – 17”	14” – 15”
76 -  84 cm	18” – 20”	16” – 17”
84 – 94 cm	20” + for Mountain Bike 21” + for Town, Trail and Road bikes.	16” + for Mountain Bike 18” + for Town, Trail and Road bikes.

Measure The Bike Frame Size

Check out the frame size of the bike. At Outdoor Life we measure the frame size from the top of the seat tube to the bottom bracket.

Unfortunately, not all manufacturers measure their bikes like this. Some of them measure from where the top tube meets the seat tube down to the bottom bracket. This can cause some confusion, but if you drop us an email, we will be able to help you with the problem and find the perfect size bike for you.

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Choosing The Right Size For Children

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You can purchase adult bikes online from our extensive range, or alternatively call in to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist you further. See our range of kid's bikes.

No Obligation

You are welcome to try out the bikes in-store, without any obligation to buy. We are only too happy to help you.

How Important Is The Size?

It is essential for safety and comfort to choose the right size bike for your child.

If it is too small, the child´s knees can hit the handlebars, and if too big, your child will not be able to dismount easily - potentially causing them to have an accident and injure themselves.

A Reliable Test

If your child has the correct size bike, they should be able to sit on the saddle and have both feet tip-toed on the floor.

Measure The Child´s Height

We recommend you measure the child´s height for a more accurate assessment. If you can´t do this then use the child´s age range as a guide.

Lookup Table

We measure our children´s bikes in wheel sizes. Use the table below for a guide:

Height of Child	Age Of Child	Wheel Size
98 − 112 cm	3 − 5 yrs	12”
105 − 117 cm	4 − 6 yrs	14”
112 − 125 cm	5 − 7 yrs	16”
117 − 129 cm	6 − 8 yrs	18”
125 − 136 cm	7 − 9 yrs	20”
130 − 141 cm	8 − 10 yrs	24”

See our range of kid's bikes.

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