# What size road bike do I need?

| Size | Rider height | Inseam | Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 150–160 cm (4′11″–5′3″) | 68–74 cm | 49–50 cm |
| S | 158–168 cm (5′2″–5′6″) | 72–78 cm | 51–52 cm |
| M | 167–178 cm (5′6″–5′10″) | 77–83 cm | 54 cm |
| L | 177–186 cm (5′10″–6′1″) | 82–87 cm | 56 cm |
| XL | 185–195 cm (6′1″–6′5″) | 86–91 cm | 58 cm |
| XXL | 193–205 cm (6′4″–6′9″) | 90–97 cm | 60–61 cm |

## By height

- 145 cm (4′9″): XS
- 150 cm (4′11″): XS
- 155 cm (5′1″): XS
- 160 cm (5′3″): XS or S
- 165 cm (5′5″): S
- 170 cm (5′7″): M
- 175 cm (5′9″): M
- 180 cm (5′11″): L
- 185 cm (6′1″): L or XL
- 190 cm (6′3″): XL
- 195 cm (6′5″): XL or XXL
- 200 cm (6′7″): XXL
- 205 cm (6′9″): XXL

## FAQ

### What size road bike for 5′2″ (157 cm)?

Usually a XS. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 5′5″ (165 cm)?

Usually a S. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 5′7″ (170 cm)?

Usually a M. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 5′9″ (175 cm)?

Usually a M. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 5′11″ (180 cm)?

Usually a L. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 6′1″ (185 cm)?

Usually a L or XL. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### What size road bike for 6′3″ (191 cm)?

Usually a XL. Check the specific bike's size chart — if you're between sizes, the smaller one is more agile and the larger one more stable. Your inseam can tip the balance.

### How do I measure my inseam?

Stand barefoot with your back to a wall, push a hardback book up between your legs like a saddle, keep it level and measure from the floor to the top of the book.

Source: https://pedaloracle.com/size-guide/road-bikes/