Most bmx bikes have 20 tires while the larger frames may use 24 tires also known as cruiser class bmx bikes.
Bmx bike sizes based on height.
Dirt jumping and freestyle bike wheel sizes include 16 and 18 for younger smaller riders 20 for most other riders and a few companies including haro and sunday offer 24 freestyle bikes for taller or older riders who feel cramped on a standard 20 bmx bike.
It is important to use the correct chart based on bike type and gender to ensure the perfect fit.
Find your height on the left column s for road bikes and mountain bikes.
As an added bonus.
A 15 frame will be 15 75 on a 27 5 or 16 5 on a 29.
4 11 5 3 13 15 inches.
Alternatively skip ahead and use the bike size calculator to find the right size and type of bike for you.
These different wheel and frame sizes help companies design bicycles that will fit kids of all ages and heights.
Below is a list of different bike size charts depending on the type of bike you are looking to purchase.
To calculate your bike frame size take your inseam in centimeters and multiply it by 0 575 for mountain bikes 0 665 for road bikes and 0 645 for trekking bikes.
When figuring out frame size only the rider s height is important.
Find your inseam across the top in either inches or centimeters cm find where the two columns intersect this is your general frame size.
Women s bike sizes chart.
12 inch 16 inch 20 inch and 24 inch.
Some manufacturers have worked on the mathematics and geometry to keep the differences closer than this.
If you need to convert your measurements to inches divide them by 2 54.
It also helps to ask questions and speak to knowledgeable staff members.
Many bicycle brands and bike shops offer demo days or demo events to allow customers to test ride bikes.
The wheel size is based on the diameter of the tire see below and as each tire size gets larger so does the size of the bicycle frame.
You can have two bikes with the same frame size but differing stand over height.
Find the x and for your height and look at the frame size in the column heading.
This calculator will recommend a bmx frame size based on your height measurement.
5 7 5 11 16 17 inches.
The most common sizes are.
6 4 and taller 21 inches.
Bmx racing bike wheels vary in size from 16 to 26 with 20 being the most popular.
6 2 6 4 19 21 inches.
Others have not the good news is we have the option of knowing stack and reach and this will tell us how close the fit is for you.