Size guide

What size touring bike do I need?

Height is enough to get close; your inseam makes it precise. Type yours in or use the chart below.

VSF TX-1200 touring bike with panniers

Size calculator

Touring bike size chart

SizeRider heightInseamFrame
XS150–160 cm · 4′11″–5′3″68–74 cm · 27″–29″49–50 cm
S158–168 cm · 5′2″–5′6″72–78 cm · 28″–31″51–52 cm
M167–178 cm · 5′6″–5′10″77–83 cm · 30″–33″54 cm
L177–186 cm · 5′10″–6′1″82–87 cm · 32″–34″56 cm
XL185–195 cm · 6′1″–6′5″86–91 cm · 34″–36″58 cm
XXL193–205 cm · 6′4″–6′9″90–97 cm · 35″–38″60–61 cm

Size by height

Your heightFeet / inchesSize
145 cm4′9″XS
150 cm4′11″XS
155 cm5′1″XS
160 cm5′3″XS or S
165 cm5′5″S
170 cm5′7″M
175 cm5′9″M
180 cm5′11″L
185 cm6′1″L or XL
190 cm6′3″XL
195 cm6′5″XL or XXL
200 cm6′7″XXL
205 cm6′9″XXL

Bikes with their own size chart

Touring bike sizing: FAQ

What size touring 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 touring 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 touring 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 touring 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 touring 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 touring 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 touring 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.