| Did you know you have to choose the right size for | | | | called straddling. For the road or racing bike, if you |
| your bike? If you choose wrongly, not only you will | | | | find there is an inch between your crotch and the |
| suffer from long-term injuries, but you will also be | | | | top of the tube, then it is the right size. For mountain |
| wasting your money buying the wrong bike. | | | | bikes, get a range of 2 to 3 inches of distance in |
| Therefore, it is very important for you to buy the | | | | between. The straddle technique is the most simple |
| right frame size when it comes to buying a bicycle, | | | | and widely used method in the world. |
| whether it is a road or mountain type. | | | | If you have the financial resources and do not mind |
| Typically, you would want to search for suitable | | | | investing more, then by all means get a tailor or |
| frame sizes. A lot of people would think sizing is just | | | | custom made bike frame. You will get the better |
| a matter of raising the seat or otherwise. But it just | | | | angles and dimensions all customized according to |
| does not work that way. | | | | your body size. Sometimes, this type of frames will |
| Know that a larger bike will have a longer length of | | | | make all the difference you need when cycling. |
| tube (top). Likewise, a smaller bike will have a shorter | | | | If ever in doubt, consult the bike store owner and |
| length. All bikes are also designed in their right | | | | fire him away with questions. They are experts at |
| proportions. You would want to find just the right | | | | their field and would gladly help you out. They can |
| size of bike frame for your body. | | | | even recommend you the right width for the handle |
| First, you would have to stand with your legs apart | | | | bar and the right length for the stem. |
| on top of the tube (of the bicycle frame). This is | | | | |