Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span. Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index. If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
How do I know what size Trek bike to buy?
The easiest way to determine your frame size is by height, but many riders find that they are between sizes. Choosing to go up or down a size depends on your personal riding style and body proportions. A bike with a longer reach will have a longer wheelbase. That makes it more stable, especially on high-speed descents.
What size bike should I use for my height?
City bike (Also commuter/hybrid bikes) size chart
| Rider height | Suggested Frame Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feet/Inches | Centimeters | Inches |
| 4`10”-5`1” | 147-155 cm | 14” |
| 5`1`-5`5` | 155-165 cm | 15” |
| 5`5`-5`9` | 165-175 cm | 16” |
Do Trek bikes run small?
To just briefly answer your original questions: yes, all Treks ran small vertically, and C-40 explained why. A good case in point is your 58 cm 5200 with its short 14 cm head tube. The 57 cm Orca you’re looking at has an 18.2 cm head tube, so the bars will be coming up to meet you.
What size bike should I get if im 5 7?
Mountain Bike Size Chart
| Your Height / Inseam | Bike Size |
|---|---|
| 5’3″ to 5’7″ with 27″ to 29″ inseam | S (small) 15 inch bike |
| 5’7″ to 5’11” with 29″ to 31″ inseam | M (medium) 17 inch bike |
| 5’11” to 6’2″ with 31″ to 33″ inseam | L (large) 19 inch bike |
| 6’2″ to 6’4″ with 33″ to 35″ inseam | XL (extra large) 21 inch bike |
What height is 26 inch bike for?
Bikes with 26-inch wheels are designed for people who are between a height of about five feet to the smaller end of six foot. If you’re taller than that, then your bike should have larger tires and more space in length (26 inch bikes generally don’t go much over 24 inches).
What do Trek numbers mean?
Trek used to have numbered series of bicycles. The first digit indicated which series. 1X00, 2X00, and 5X00 were road bikes. 3X00, 4X00, 6X00, and 8X00 were mountain bikes. 7X00 were hybrids.
What size mountain bike frame do I need for my height?
What size mountain bike do I need?
| Rider Height | Suggested Mountain Frame Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Frame Size (inches) |
| 5’2″ – 5’6″ | 158cm – 168cm | 15″ – 16″ |
| 5’6″ – 5′ 10″ | 168cm – 178cm | 17″ – 18″ |
| 5’10” – 6’1″ | 178cm – 185cm | 19″ – 20″ |
What size is a Trek 3700?
Trek 3700 – 13″