{"id":186413,"date":"2021-09-16T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T07:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=186413"},"modified":"2021-09-13T14:43:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T14:43:32","slug":"how-to-measure-your-inseam-the-first-step-towards-a-right-sized-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/09\/16\/how-to-measure-your-inseam-the-first-step-towards-a-right-sized-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure Your Inseam: The First Step Towards a Right-Sized Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

Measuring my inseam? Why do I need to do that? To help you find the right bike size for you, of course! Having one that fits is important for your comfort, helps prevent injury, and provides better performance and the potential to achieve any goals you may have in the sport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rider height is typically the primary factor in determining frame size, but it\u2019s not 100% reliable. People\u2019s geometries vary, from longer torsos to shorter legs and vice versa, and bicycles are no different. And no standardised system exists in the cycling industry for measuring bicycle frames. A size 54cm in one brand may not fit you in another. This is where rider inseam comes into play, and we are talking more than how long your jeans are.<\/p>\n

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Measuring your inseam correctly is crucial if you want to pick the right bike for your cycling endeavours. \u00a9 PetStockBoys \/ Alamy \/ Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once measured correctly, your inseam length will be your first step in choosing the frame size best suited for your build. Name brands can guide you, but they aren\u2019t enough. A frame\u2019s geometry needs to correspond to your standover height. You\u2019ve gotta do your homework. Measuring is easy. You can do it at home, alone or with a friend, with just a few household items. Let\u2019s see how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n

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Collect the following bits before you start.<\/p>\n