| You will find that no other bike is like one that is | | | | determine which height fits you the best, you will |
| customized for you. It is the right fit for your body, | | | | need to try out several of the bikes. |
| including the right weight, height, and feel, and it is | | | | The frame is one consideration, but the handlebar |
| made with the right parts and components. A | | | | can have a big impact upon the bike's feel as well. |
| customized bike will be more expensive, but it will be | | | | The handlebar needs to be at the right depth and |
| well worth the money because it will ride better and | | | | width so that it feels right and so that you can |
| be more comfortable. | | | | control the bike properly. It should be comfortable to |
| One of the first things that you need to decide upon | | | | ride during races and long distance rides as well. A |
| is the top tube. If you have a longer torso, then you | | | | 73-degree angle is the optimum angle for the head |
| will want a bicycle with a longer top tube. You can | | | | and seat tube for maximum stability. |
| choose to get a handlebar stem that is longer, but if | | | | You will also find that parts like hubs, the headset, |
| you do this, then you will need to sit so that your | | | | bottom bracket, and the seat post are also |
| weight will be focused on the front wheel. This may | | | | important facets of your bike. By choosing more |
| affect the control and handling of your bike, so you | | | | lightweight features, you will find that your bike is |
| may not want to do this. Choosing a bike with a | | | | easier to control and it will go much faster. |
| longer top tube would be a much better choice for | | | | Now that you have a bike that fits your body and |
| you. | | | | your needs, you can also add in your personality to |
| Woman may find that longer top tubes are not very | | | | aesthetically make it into the bike of your dreams. |
| comfortable because it may cause them to have to | | | | Adding your own personal touches can be the most |
| stretch to reach the handlebar. This may cause them | | | | fun part of customizing your bike. |
| to turn the stem backwards or they can choose to | | | | It sounds like a dream to have the bike that you |
| get a seat post that is longer and a bike stem that | | | | have always wanted, but it can cost you quite a bit |
| can be raised higher. | | | | of money if you are not careful. The fitting costs and |
| Bicycles come in a few standard heights. The shorter | | | | special components can cost quite a bit and add in |
| height is approximately 47 cm and the taller height is | | | | the cost of assembling this custom bike and you |
| 63 cm. You may find that some of the bicycle | | | | could be looking at quite a bill. By making your |
| manufacturers make bikes that are 40 cm for | | | | decisions carefully, you will be able to get the bike |
| women to ride, but the tubing is usually of a standard | | | | that you want and that fits your budget. |
| size, which makes the ride uncomfortable. To | | | | |