What Size of Bike do I Need?

Getting the right bike size is critical to the enjoyment you’ll get out of your bike. It is the difference between loving riding your bike and hating it. So how do you find the right bike size? Watch our video tutorial to learn how to know what size of bike you need.

“What size of bike do I need?” Watch this video to find out!

Be sure to also check out our Bike Sizing article for more info including how to find the right sized bike for your kid too.

Here are the basic steps to figuring out what size of bike you need:

1. At shopERIKS.com find a bike you like and click on “Sizing Information” in the right sidebar
2. Most manufacturing charts will tell you which size of bike you’ll need based on your height
3. Typically size up if you fall right on the line between two sizes
4. Or, if you fall on the line you can get a more precise size by:
   1. Measuring your inseam to verify the standover height
   2. Comparing your wing span to your height to determine whether you should size up or down

Bike Sizing 101 – Check!

Don’t forget to check out our Bike Sizing article for extra info and of course, you can always swing into your local ERIK’S, and our staffers will take you through this process in real-time! We look forward to seeing you and getting you on the right-sized bike!