Tag: bicycle frames

if you’re to buy a new bike or a first bike it’s important to understand the key measurements that define your frame. This is to ensure you get a machine that fits you and works for the type of riding you intend to do. And if you’re planning to rent a bike it’s also useful to know your frame’s key measurements so you can make sure that your rental will be comfortable to ride and can be adjusted to fit. Not all manufacturers measure frame sizes the same way so you need to look at a few fundamental measurements to ensure that you’re comparing apples with apples.

Measuring a mountain bike frame is important because it concerns stand-over, clearance and upper-body extension. Find out how to measure a mountain bike frame from the center of a bolt in inches or centimeters with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on mountain bike frames.