How do I know what size Specialized bike I need?

How do I determine the size of my bike?

1. Measure the length of your bicycle’s head tube.
2. Once you have the length of your bicycle’s head tube in millimeters, you can then compare that length to the geometry chart for your corresponding year and model of bicycle.

How tall should you be for a 29 inch bike?

You need to be at least 7 ft tall to ride a 29er.

Is Trek better than specialized?

There isn’t a clear winner. Both offer similar bikes and components in the same price range. Trek has a wider variety of bikes to choose from compared to Specialized. At entry-level, you get slightly better parts when you go with Specialized.

Is 26 inch bike good for what height?

Is 26 inch bike good for what height? Bikes that are 26 inches in size work well for children and adults who range from approximately five feet to six-feet tall. They can also be appropriate for some taller people, but the best way to find out if it’s a good fit is by testing ride one!

Is it better to get a bigger or smaller mountain bike frame?

If your arm span is longer than your height, go for a bigger frame. If it’s shorter, get the smaller one. On a bigger bike, the reach to the handlebars will be longer. If you have proportionally longer arms, you are likely to feel more comfortable on a bigger frame.

Is a 26 inch bike for adults?

“ 26” wheel size is perfect for most of adults with a height above 6 feet. Most of the touring bikes and hybrid bikes come in 700C metric wheels, which are also known as 29-inch wheels.

Is a specialized S3 a medium?

The S3 is closest to a traditional ‘medium’ sized bike, but can also be ridder by shorter riders who prefer a longer and more stable bike, or alternatively also by taller riders who may opt for a bike which is more nimble.

What does Comp mean on Specialized bikes?

For specialized it usually means compact gearing. my bike was called a “sport comp” model. my new bike is just the “comp” Edit: Down voted for having input.

What is S5 bike size?

The S5 is available in five frame sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, and 58 centimeter. Reach and stack is what you expect to find in a race oriented road bike: long and low.