Bike Sizing Secrets Did you know that it’s possible to fit several different sized bikes based on your bike fit? Did you know that you can tweak the characteristics of your chosen bike by its size? With the proper setup, you can get your bike to be more responsive or steady based on the size. So how does it work? First off, you need a proper bike fit. A bike fit is made up of measurements that need to be executed on your bike to make you be comfortable and efficient. Your fit can then be accomplished on one, two, or even three sizes of a certain model bike depending on the geometry and your measurements. So how does your choice of size affect the bike? If we were to look at Pro cyclists, you’d immediately notice that they tend to ride bikes one size smaller. Going with the smaller size in your range will provide a more responsive feeling bike. Steering becomes faster and the bike feels more nimble because of the dimensions of the bike. It feels like you can manoeuvre the bike quickly in and out of corners. The lighter weight of the smaller size also adds to the nimbleness of the bike. Choosing the larger size in your range of fit will have the opposite effect. The handling of the bike will be a bit slower but will make the bike feel more stable. The larger size makes the bike steadier and less susceptible to shifts in weight while on the bike. So there you have it, the sizing secret. Find out your proper fit then choose the size that best reflects what you’re looking for in your bike. #bikesecrets #bikesizing A post shared by The Brick Multi Sport Store (@thebrickmultisportstore) on May 16, 2017 at 2:03am PDT
