Road Bike Handlebar Sizing Chart
By kip mikler and joe lindsey.
Road bike handlebar sizing chart. It is going to be somewhat subjective but generally the handlebar width should match your shoulder width. Begin by recording customer rider information such as name address etc. It is a huge deal. Bike size chart advanced.
Most road bikes come in two styles racing road bikes long in the top tube and low at the front for faster riding and sportive road bikes which tend to have shorter top tubes and higher front ends for extra comfort. Road bike sizing guide. It s not just about comfort. Eddie o dea founder of 55 nine performance a training and bike fit center in atlanta ga says the rule of thumb is your ac joint to ac joint width should match your center to center width on the handlebar but like anything that s a rule of thumb we use as a starting point.
I will say concerning bike racing try to get as aerodynamic as you can in your position. You should be able to locate the dimensions for the virtual top tube f and the seat tube a and maybe for the virtual seat tube b. A brief history of the road bike handlebar. When a road bike fits properly it s more efficient easier to handle and better at transferring your power to the road.
Road bike leg inseam cm x 0 70 your frame size if your leg inseam is 76cm then your right mountain bike size is 50 cm 20 road bike 53cm and city bike 52cm or use the. On a bike with a sloping top tube such as this one there will be no standard correlation with the seat tube length and the top tube length virtual or actual but the top tube will usually be longer than the seat tube and that makes it tough to pick a size. Also record bike make model year of production and serial number. Choosing the correct frame size is a crucial component of getting the most out of your road bike.
It is therefore essential to do your research and look up the specific sizing of the bike you are after read reviews use size charts and ask questions on online forums live chats if possible. It is important to note that different kinds of bikes also have different sizing a mountain bike won t fit the same size as a road bike and a bmx won t fit the same size as a mountain bike. Some bike racers prefer a narrow width handlebar for maneuverability during sprints. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle its subsidiaries its affiliate trek travel llc and your local dealers.
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