How to measure and buy the correct bike

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How to Measure and Buy the Correct Bike


Follow The Given Step Buying a Road Bike         

Buy a road bike if you plan to ride primarily on pavement Know how to measure a bike's frame size Measure your inseam Multiply .67 by your inseam measurement to estimate seat tube length Make sure you can stand comfortably with the top tube between your legs Try out a variety of bikes to determine your "reach Know that comfort must always take precedence over measurement Buy a road bike with handlebars even to the seat height if you are just beginning Purchase a "rack" if you plan on traveling or commuting with your bike


Buy a road bike if you plan to ride primarily on pavement


Know how to measure a bike's frame size


Measure your inseam


Multiply .67 by your inseam measurement to estimate seat tube length


Make sure you can stand comfortably with the top tube between your legs


Try out a variety of bikes to determine your "reach


Know that comfort must always take precedence over measurement


Buy a road bike with handlebars even to the seat height if you are just beginning


Purchase a "rack" if you plan on traveling or commuting with your bike


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