What size TT bike should I get?

What size TT bike should I get?

What’s the right TT bike size for me?

Rider Height	Suggested Triathlon Frame Size
Feet & Inches	Centimetres	Frame Size (cm)
5’3″ – 5’6″	160cm – 168cm	51cm – 53cm
5’6″ – 5’9″	168cm – 175cm	54cm – 55cm
5’9″ – 6’0″	175cm – 183cm	56cm – 58cm

What size is an XL mountain bike frame?

1. Our mountain bike frame size guide

Size	Seat Tube Size (Inches)	Height Range (Approx)
S	14”-16”	5’3-5’7”
M	16”-18”	5’7”-5’10”
L	18”-20”	5’10-6’1”
XL	20”-22”	6’1”+

What size is XL road bike?

What’s the right road bike size for me?

Rider Height	Suggested Road Bike Size
Feet & Inches	Centimetres	Frame Size (cm)
5’9″ – 6’0″	175cm – 183cm	Large (56cm – 58cm)
6’0″ – 6’3″	183cm – 191cm	X-Large (58cm – 60cm)
6’3″ – 6’6″	191cm – 198cm	XX-Large (61cm – 63cm)

Should a TT bike be smaller?

Neither… you should buy a frame that fits, not compromising with slightly too small or slightly too large. On a road bike you can kind of get a way with it, but fit is so important on a tri bike that I wouldn’t compromise at all…

Are TT bikes smaller?

All road, TT and triathlon bikes are sized in centimeters, but often you see companies such as Giant labeling them as small, medium, and large. Two other important triathlon bike fit measurements are the top tube and head tube of the bike.

Is a 26-inch bike good for what height?

There are bikes with 26- inch wheels, which are suitable for heights between 5’0″ and 5’5″. Anyone taller than that might want to look for a bike with 700c, 27,5″ (Same as 650b) or a 29″ wheel bike.

How do I know if my mountain bike is too small?

You’re likely to notice if a bike frame is too small after you get back from your ride. A smaller bike forces you into a forward position. You may find yourself leaning forward and standing more frequently, which places more weight on your arms. They’ll feel it.

How do you get a good TT position?

For an aggressive position suitable for a top-level triathlete or a road race time trial event, the top of the elbow pad should be at least a full fist width below the mid-point of the saddle (most fists are about 8cm). Often these athletes can be optimised with between a 10-20cm saddle to elbow pad drop.

What is the difference between a road bike and a triathlon bike?

How They’re Different. The most notable difference is the design, or geometry of the frame of each bike. Triathlon bikes have a steeper angle of the seat. Seats on a road bike are positioned at, on average, 78 degrees while the angle on a triathlon bike is closer to 72 degrees.