Best Bike Sizes For Women

Hey, guys, Dustin here, CEO of sixthreezero. Today, I'm here with our lovely model, Alana. And today, we're gonna talk a little bit about the best bike sizes for women. There's a lot that goes into choosing the right bike size, especially your height, your body shape, arm length, leg length, things like that. It can sometimes be challenging to find the exact bike that's right for you. Now, the good thing about sixthreezero bikes is, our bikes are generally, made to be able to be adjusted for a varying height range. I would say most of our bikes can suit women 5 feet to about 5'11", depending on how you adjust the seat or the handlebars. Any women taller or shorter than that really, are going to need to explore either a larger bike or a shorter bike.

All of the sixthreezero bikes for women have four customer adjustment points. This isn't found on all bikes and it makes sixthreezero bikes very unique for a woman. The handlebars can tilt and raise and lower, the seat can tilt and raise and lower, making it easily adjustable for a woman's body. This adjusting capability makes it a suitable bike for a 5 foot woman up to a 6'2" woman.

Let me show you. Right here we have the Evryjourney 26" Women's. Alana is actually 5'1". We're gonna have her get on the bike, and we're gonna show you how she fits this bike. Now, Alana and I spoke before this video, and she said, "I ride a 26" bike." Now, at her height, it can really depend on if you're comfortable on a 26" or not, depending on arm length and leg length, also. You're gonna see Alana hop on.

Now, we have the seat all the way down. And go ahead and put your right foot down. Now, you can see, she's actually in a great riding position. Zoom in on those toes, right there. Nice. You can see, she's up on the pad of her toes, which is exactly what you want. Now, any lower might be too low. Any higher would be too high. You can see, she needs the seat all the way down. Somebody who's 5 foot, they could still ride the 26", as well. However, they're gonna be a little bit more on their tippy toes. If you have shorter legs, I would definitely recommend a 24" if you're 5 feet.

The EVRYjourney is actually a forward pedaling bicycle for women, what that means is the pedals are actually shifted forward 6" from where they typically are on a bicycle. This allows the seat to be lower to the ground while still providing ample leg extension for the rider when pedaling. With the forward pedaling design bike, riders 5'2" and above can get their feet flat on the ground when stopped. But still get the ample leg extension when riding. Now riders 5' to 5'2" won't be able to get their feet exactly flat on the ground with this setup but they will still have a comfortable safe ride. That's the benefit of the forward pedaling design for shorter women. It lowers the seat to the ground and makes it possible for them to ride a full size 26" bike.

Now, if you're 5 feet and say, you have average leg length or average arm length, 26" should be great for you. You can see, everything is perfect for her. Back's upright, the leg is great, arms bent and relaxed, and she's ready to ride. Now, hop off this one, Alana, and I'm gonna bring in the 24". Now, it's not to say that Alana couldn't ride a 24", or to say that some women may not be better suited for a 24", but it's a little bit of personal preference.

You can see on this one, the seat is higher. She's actually now, about in the same foot position on the 24" as she was on the 26", because of the seat height. This is gonna give her a little bit more flexibility, in terms of, she could lower the seat a little bit more. It's gonna give her a wider variance of adjustment potential. You can also see, this bike fits her pretty well. Again, it's really personal preference. The women that are 5 feet, 5'1" range, it's a personal preference between a 24" or a 26". And then also, if you have shorter arms or shorter legs, that's gonna depend, too. Shorter arms or shorter legs, if you're 5 foot or 5'1", I'd recommend a 24". If you believe your legs are average length, 26" is a great bike.

It can be difficult to find the perfect bicycle for a woman's body, especially if you are closer to 5' tall. Bikes are not designed with short women in mind. The EVRYjourney actually has a unique frame that can accommodate both tall and short women. For the 5' rider it most likely comes down to your inseam to find out if you will fit a full size bike for women. Some 5' tall women have a longer inseam than some 5'3" or 5'2" riders. It really depends on your unique body, but the great thing about the EVRYjourney is that it can be custom adjusted to a wide range of heights.

Alanna is a 5'1" woman and she fits on the EVRYjourney 26" perfectly. By adjusting both the seat and the handlebars we found the perfect fit for Alanna. Alanna's gonna take off and go for a ride, here. Remember, check out our website. You can enter your dimensions in our body fit tool. You put in your height and your weight, and it'll give you the thumbs up or thumbs down on all of our bikes. It will tell you what size women's bike is best for you. Ladies bike sizes are a difficult thing to figure out, but our fitting tool can be a big help. Don't mind Alanna, she'll be all right. It'll give you a thumbs up, thumbs down on all of our bikes. It will tell you if you're a fit for that particular bike. If you have any questions, feel free to email or call us, and we can help you get fitted perfectly to your body, because that's what we want to do here, at sixthreezero, is make every bike fit perfect to your body. And Alana will be okay, I promise.

Size Chart For Best Bikes For Women

Picking the best bike size for women is important for their comfort. Thus, this chart helps women choose a bike with the correct size. So, here is a brief size chart that you can use while buying a bike for women.

Mountain Bikes

Inches

General

Rider Height

15 to 16-Inches

Small

5' 2 inches to 5' 6 inches (158 to 168 CM)

17 to 18-Inches

Medium

5' 6-Inches to 5' 10-Inches (168 to 178 CM)

19 to 20-Inches

Large

5' 10 inches to 6' 10 inches (178 to 185 CM)

21 to 22-Inches

X Large

6' 1-Inches to 6' 4-Inches (185 to 193 CM)

Road Bikes

Centimeters

General

Rider Height

49 to 50 CM

X Small

5' 0-Inches to 5' 3-Inches (152 to 160 CM)

51 to 53 CM

Small

5' 3 inches to 5' 6 inches (160 to 168 CM)

54 to 55 CM

Medium

5' 6-Inches to 5' 9-Inches (168 to 175 CM)

56 to 58 CM

Large

5' 9-Inches to 6' 0-Inches (175 to 183 CM)

58 to 60 CM

X Large

6' 0-Inches to 6' 3-Inches (183 to 191 CM)

Hybrid Bikes

Centimeters/Inches

General

Rider Height

47 to 49 CM (13 to 14-inches)

X Small

4' 10 inches to 5' 1 inches (147 to 155 CM)

50 to 52 CM (15 to 16-Inches)

Small

5' 1-Inches to 5' 5-Inches (155 to 165 CM)

53 to 54 CM (17 to 18-inches)

Medium

5' 5-Inches to 5' 9-Inches (165 to 175 CM)

55 to 57 CM (19 to 20-inches)

Large

5' 9-Inches to 6' 0-Inches (175 to 183 CM)

58 to 61 CM (21 to 22-Inches)

X Large

6' 0-Inches to 6' 3-Inches (183 to 191 CM)

Getting the right bike makes riding fun. Use this chart to find the best bikes for petite women that fits your height so you can enjoy every ride!

Why Do We Need The Right Bike Size?

Picking the best bike size for women is important for their comfort and safety. It further helps women have a fun and easy ride.

1. Stable At High Speed: A bike that fits you well helps keep it steady, especially when going fast. So, your bike does not bubble and shake at all.
2. More Responsive: When your bike is the right size, it is easier to steer. Moreover, it also allows the rider to react to bumps and turns.

Taking the time to choose the best bikes for women makes riding better. Furthermore, it keeps the rider safe and helps them enjoy every ride.

How To Decide The Best Bike Size For You?

Picking the best bikes for petite women is important for comfort and performance. So, let's now look at how to find the best fit for you!

1. Check The Bike Size Chart: The rider should look at the size guide from the bike maker. Hence, it matches your height and leg length for the right bike size.
2. Stand With Your Legs 15-20 CM Apart: Stand with your legs apart and measure your inner leg length. Thus, this further helps find the best bike size for you.

Having the right bike size makes riding more enjoyable. So, make sure to measure yourself and test the bike before you buy one.