We always recommend coming in store to get perfectly fitted but this offers a very good size guide to help you get the right size bicycle.
Sizing bike saddle size chart specialized.
Adult bicycle frames are normally measured from the middle of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube.
So solve we did.
We assembled a group of medical professionals and developed the first body geometry saddle in 1997.
The right size bike for your body size is essential to ensure the optimum experience comfort and enjoyment as you ride.
Saddles were notoriously uncomfortable and as research showed in the 90s they were causing actual medical issues.
Let s have a look now at the available sizes their special features and the type of cyclists they are intended for.
The sizes of saddles.
Bike size rider height rider height cm small 5 2 5 6 158 168.
According to specialized s sizing charts the 143mm power fits sit bone widths 95 120 and the 155mm fits 115 135.
Road bikes sizes are usually given in centimeters while mountain bike and hybrid sizes are usually given in inches.
With sizing varying between the type of bike and even the model we ve compiled a handy guide for specialized bikes to help you get the correct size.
Many suggest adding about 20mm as signified by.
Next using these charts below determine which size bike will work for you.
After measuring the sit bones distance most companies provide either a finder online system on a chart where your measured sit bones width correlates to certain saddles.
Selle italia currently offers 6 variants divided into two size types.
Bike shops saddle manufacturers bloggers and cycling periodicals have relentlessly tackled this topic for years.
S1 s2 s3 l1 l2 l3.
Bike saddle and sit bone width isn t the holy grail even though you now know the right width the measure of your sit bones and saddle with do not always correlate.
This will give you an accurate size chart to help you choose your new bike.
There s a lot more to it than just the width like your weight pelvis motion the amount of soft tissue surrounding and your torso angle.