Frame size confusion.

[joffy]

Hi, complete noob here

I'm looking for a Hybrid type bike, just to get from A to B mainly.
I've got my eye on this one.

I'm 5'6"+ tall and I'm told my ideal frame size would be 18" but the bike only seems to be listed as 17" or 19".

So should which size should I go for or is it even the right choice of bike?

 

[duncanw]

Your inside leg measurement is also very important?

Also, tell everyone when and where you'll be riding the bike and would you also like to carry stuff on it?

 

[joffy]

Your inside leg measurement is also very important?

30"

 

[chris667]

It's worth spending a bit more money in your local bike shop, because that wau you'll get to try the bike out first.
Your bike will also need a service to check everything is right after a few weeks, a decent bike shop will do this for free.
But that sort of machine will be fine for general transport.

 

[Ivan Ardon]

I have a similar inside leg to you, and I have both 17 and 19 inch framed hybrids. You'll need a visit a shop to try them out to be sure

 

[joffy]

Just been to my local bike shop. They don't stock GIANT, mainly Ridgeback and nothing in my price range stocked but was told I'd probably need a 19".

 

[punkypossum]

A 19" inch giant mtb tends to fit me (in fact, the reach is still rather long), and I'm 6 foot. If this can be applied to their hybrids, then you would need a 17 I suspect, but unfortunately trying one is the only way to find out..

Have you looked at the subway 1 from Halfords? Apart from the problem having to buy it from there, it will certainly get you from A-B, got a good spec for the money and is slightly cheaper than the Giant too...

 

[joffy]

Thanks for the advice.
I've found the GIANT for £225 online. I've emailed the store asking for advice on which size.

 

[joffy]

Regarding this bike, I've found the 2008 model £10 cheaper than the 2009, but can't see any differences in the spec.

Would the 2009 be better n improved?

 

[runner]

joffy i have a genesis day 01 21ins frame describe as medium, i am just under 5ft 8ins....so the 19ins would look good for you

 

[joffy]

For the GIANT bike it's been confirmed that I'd need the 17".
Just need to decide on which bike now

 

[Sittingduck]

17" hybrid frame with an inside leg of 30" sounds on the small side to me...
I have an measly inside leg of 29" and ride a 55 hybrid. Thats about 21" I believe.

 

[joffy]

Sizing guides say a 21" frame is for inside leg 30-32", 5.10"+ tall.

 

[tempessuk]

http://www.bikefitting.com:80/

 

[summerdays]

I've a Giant bike - Escape M0 and I'm 5'6 with a 31.5 inside leg. I've got the M - 19", whereas my previous bike had been a 17" Dawes, I think you could really do with sitting on it, but if you can't then the 19 assuming similar to mine.