By Faye Sanders

Published: Sunday, 19 June 2022 at 12:00 am


What size bike should I buy? It’s a common question that many women have when considering a new bike. That’s why we’ve created a simple women’s frame sizing guide, with advice for road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrid bikes.

When bike shops and brands talk about bike size, what they’re specifically referring to is the size of the frame, so bike size and frame size are often used interchangeably.

Currently, there is no industry standard for sizing bikes. This means choosing the correct frame size for you can be confusing, especially since recommended frame sizes vary between manufacturers, models and disciplines.

Don’t worry though, you’ve come to the right place. By the end of this article, you’ll hopefully have gained a general understanding of how women’s bike sizing works, and be able to use that knowledge in the search for your next bike.

For more advice, we’ve got guides to road bike geometry and mountain bike geometry, as well as advice on how to measure a bike frame.

You can also read our guide to the best women’s bikes, to help you find the right ride for you, while we’ve also got buying advice for the best women’s road bikes and best women’s mountain bikes.

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