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Delivery InfoChoosing the correct frame size

Calculating the correct frame size

You can get a rough idea of the size of frame you require if you measure your inside leg - crotch to floor - then subtract:
  • 9" / 23cm or 10" / 25cm for a road bike (or a mountain bike used as a road bike)

  • 12" / 30cm for an athletically-ridden mountain bike.
  • Sizing Tips
  • When you straddle the bicycle frame with your feet flat on the ground, as illustrated here, you should be able to clear the top tube (crossbar).
  • Although every manufacturer has their own sizing quirks, a bike's frame size is based on the length of the seat tube (the tube that the seatpost goes into). Please see the tables below for sizing guides
  • If you prefer more athletic riding, particularly mountain biking over rough terrain, you are safest with maximum clearance, so plump for the smallest possible frame - as long as you can still stretch your legs and the bike isn't so short that it cramps your riding style.
  • If you like to sit upright, go for the biggest frame that still allows top tube clearance.
Delivery InfoBike sizing tables

The following tables offer a rough guide to the correct frame size to choose however it is dependent on your riding style. If you have any queries please contact our sales team on 0845 257 0808 or 0131 331 4675 alternatively you can email us. If possible for sizing enquiries please include the rider height and inside leg measurement.

EBC Arrow Mountain Bikes

Bike Size Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
13" - 14" 5' 0" - 5' 2" 152 - 158
15" - 16" 5' 2" - 5' 6" 158 - 168
17" - 18" 5' 6" - 5' 10" 168 - 178
19" - 20" 5' 10" - 6' 1" 178 - 185
21" - 22" 6' 1" -6' 5" 185 - 193
23" - 24" 6' 4" - 6' 6" 193 - 198

EBC Arrow Road Bikes

Bike Size Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
49cm 5' 0" - 5' 3" 152 - 160
52cm 5' 3" - 5' 6" 160 - 168
54cm 5' 6" - 5' 9" 168 - 175
56cm 5' 9" - 6' 0" 175 - 183
58cm 6' 0" - 6' 3" 183 - 191
61cm 6' 3" - 6' 6" 191 - 198

EBC Arrow Commuter & Leisure Bikes

Bike Size Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
Extra Small 13" - 14" 5' 0" - 5' 3" 147 - 155
Small 15" - 16" 5' 1" - 5' 5" 155 - 165
Medium 17" - 18" 5' 5" - 5' 9" 165 - 175
Large 19" - 20" 5' 9" - 6' 0" 175 - 183
Extra Large 21" - 22" 6' 0" - 6' 3" 183 - 191

EBC Arrow Touring Bikes

Bike Size Compact Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
50cm   5' 0" - 5' 3" 152 - 160
52cm (46cm - 49cm compact frames) 5' 3" - 5' 6" 160 - 168
54cm 5' 6" - 5' 9" 168 - 175
56cm (50cm - 53cm compact frames) 5' 9" - 6' 0" 175 - 183
58cm 6' 0" - 6' 3" 183 - 191
61cm      

EBC Arrow BMX & Jump Bikes

BMX & Jump bikes are usually only available in one size which will suit most riders however there are some exceptions. If you are unsure please contact us on 0845 257 0808 or 0131 331 4675 alternatively you can email us. If possible for sizing enquiries please include the rider height and inside leg measurement.

EBC Arrow Kids Bikes

Bike Size Wheel Size
2 - 4 years Balance Bike
2 - 3 years 12"
3 - 5 years 16"
5 - 7 years 20"
7 - 11 years 24"
11+ 13" - 14" adult

EBC Arrow Womens Bikes

Womens Mountain
Bike Size Frame Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
Extra Small 13" - 16" 4' 9" - 5' 4" 152 - 160
Small 5' 4" - 5' 8" 158 - 168
Medium 17" - 20" 5' 8" - 6' 0" 165 - 175
Large 6' 0" - 6' 3" 173 - 183
Womens Road
Bike Size Rider Height Rider Height (cm)
44cm 4' 10" - 5' 1" 147 - 155
48cm 5' 1" - 5' 3" 155 - 160
51cm 5' 3" - 5' 5" 160 - 165
54cm 5' 5" - 5' 7" 165 - 170
57cm 5' 7" - 5' 11" 170 - 180

 
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