| I will be discussing how to measure a road bike | | | | both ends of the tube, take notice to be as precise |
| frame as a mountain bike frame differs when | | | | as possible. If you have a longer upper body and |
| measuring. It is important to properly measure | | | | arms you will want the top tube length to be |
| yourself and the bicycle for a proper fit. This will allow | | | | extended. |
| for a comfortable ride when going long distances. Be | | | | Down Tube Length |
| aware there are many different methodologies for | | | | The down tube is the tube running from the |
| bicycle measurement that are too in-depth to go into | | | | handlebar to the pedels. Again measure from the |
| here. I will be explaining the most common and | | | | welds at both ends of the tube. |
| simplest way to measure for your bicycle. It is | | | | Seat tube Length |
| always best to consult a bike shop as most shops will | | | | The seat tube is the tube running from the seat to |
| gladly measure you for the correct fitting bicycle. | | | | the pedals. Notice this is the length that is given for |
| Top Tube Length | | | | bicycle sizes for most manufactures of road bikes. |
| The top tube is the tube running from the handlebars | | | | Again there are always exceptions which is why it is |
| to the bicycle seat. I suggest measuring everything in | | | | a good idea to always measure the bike for yourself |
| centimeters as this is the standard for road bikes but | | | | and always road test your bike before purchasing |
| keep in mind there are always exceptions where you | | | | your bicycle. If you have a longer lower body and |
| will run across some older bikes listed in inches. Using | | | | legs, you will want the seat tube length to be |
| a hard measuring stick, measure from the welds on | | | | extended. |