https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=SeattleBikeShack 2026-04-21T14:57:39Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.38.2 https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Proper_Bike_Fit&diff=13722 2012-07-10T07:06:26Z

<p>SeattleBikeShack: /* References */</p> <hr /> <div>Price range dictates a range of &quot;this will do&quot; all the way to &quot;custom bike made just for you&quot;. Where ever you fall on that scale, the better the bike fit, the better your experience will be.<br /> <br /> The first and most basic step is to pick the right size frame, and that is done by standing over the bike, aka ''stand over height''.<br /> <br /> [[Image:frame_measurements.gif|thumb|Frame Measurements]]<br /> <br /> == Stand Over Height ==<br /> <br /> Standing over the top tube, lift the bike evenly off the ground by the seat and handlebars. You should have an inch before it touches '''anything'''. More than an inch and the frame is too small, less than an inch and the frame is too big.<br /> <br /> == Frame Sizes ==<br /> <br /> Measure the distance from the center of the [[Bottom Bracket]] to where the top of top tube intersects with the center of the seat tube.<br /> <br /> === Road ===<br /> <br /> Centimeters (cm)<br /> <br /> === Mountain ===<br /> <br /> Inches (in)<br /> <br /> === Compact Geometry ===<br /> <br /> This is done so that the manufacturer doesn't have to make a frame for every inch / cm, instead they only have to make a few [[frame]] sizes, and then size the bike using the components. On a bike like this, you should have 3-4 inches above the top tube.<br /> <br /> '''Sizes:''' S, M, L<br /> <br /> == Girls' bikes ==<br /> <br /> Horrible name, because if anyone should be riding these bikes it is boys, but it was dubbed during a time when dresses were more common and lower top tubes made more sense.<br /> <br /> As far as sizing goes, imagine where a boy's top tube '''would be''' on a girl's bike frame, that is what you use to determine the correct size.<br /> <br /> == Youth Sizes ==<br /> <br /> Here is a rough guide of age to bike size. Note that kids obviously vary in size A LOT, so this is a rough guideline using '''wheel size''' with some overlap...<br /> <br /> * 12&quot; for Ages 3-5 <br /> * 16&quot; for Ages 4-6 <br /> * 20&quot; for Ages 6-9<br /> * 24&quot; for Ages 8-14<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://www.smartcycles.com/fitting_explained.htm PROPER BICYCLE FIT EXPLAINED!] -Written by Alex Stanek, Smart Cycles<br /> * [http://poppdbubb.blogspot.com/2012/03/short-title-really-confidently-finding.html WU TANG (AND BIKE FIT STUFF)]</div>

SeattleBikeShack https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Shack&diff=13422 2012-05-02T19:08:49Z

<p>SeattleBikeShack: /* Contact */</p> <hr /> <div>{{shop-template-fail}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> == About ==<br /> <br /> The Bike Shack is a volunteer-run, completely donation-funded DIY workshop that helps people learn to fix bikes and provides tools for community use. We welcome everyone to come in and use our tools, ask us questions, or check out used bikes or parts (available by donation).<br /> <br /> == Location ==<br /> <br /> The garage behind the grey building at 901 NE 55th St, Seattle.<br /> <br /> == Contact ==<br /> (425) 224-5310 SeattleBikeShack we do not like spam gmail dot com<br /> <br /> Please call or see website below for latest schedule changes, but these days it's usually open Thursdays from 4 to 7pm, and Sundays from 12 to 6pm<br /> <br /> == Website ==<br /> <br /> * http://www.bikeshack.org<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Washington Community Bicycle Organizations]]</div>

SeattleBikeShack https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Shack&diff=13421 2012-05-02T19:02:26Z

<p>SeattleBikeShack: </p> <hr /> <div>{{shop-template-fail}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> == About ==<br /> <br /> The Bike Shack is a volunteer-run, completely donation-funded DIY workshop that helps people learn to fix bikes and provides tools for community use. We welcome everyone to come in and use our tools, ask us questions, or check out used bikes or parts (available by donation).<br /> <br /> == Location ==<br /> <br /> The garage behind the grey building at 901 NE 55th St, Seattle.<br /> <br /> == Contact ==<br /> (425) 224-5310 SeattleBikeShack we do not like spam gmail dot com<br /> <br /> Please see website below for latest schedule changes, but these days it's usually open Thursdays from 4 to 7pm, and Sundays from 12 to 6pm<br /> <br /> == Website ==<br /> <br /> * http://www.bikeshack.org<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Washington Community Bicycle Organizations]]</div>

SeattleBikeShack https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Shack&diff=13420 2012-05-02T18:54:59Z

<p>SeattleBikeShack: </p> <hr /> <div>{{shop-template-fail}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> == Location ==<br /> <br /> The garage behind the grey building at 901 NE 55th St, Seattle.<br /> <br /> == Contact ==<br /> (425) 224-5310 SeattleBikeShack we do not like spam gmail dot com<br /> <br /> Please see website below for latest schedule changes, but these days it's usually open Thursdays from 4 to 7pm, and Sundays from 12 to 6pm<br /> <br /> == Website ==<br /> <br /> * http://www.bikeshack.org<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Washington Community Bicycle Organizations]]</div>

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