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      What size bike should I get?

      A bike that fits properly is more fun to ride. The guides below offer size suggestion based on height in inches. If you have measuring tape, you may also determine your size by measuring your leg length plus one inch, which is your stand over measurement. For all bikes, we recommend at least 1 inch of space between you and the top tube of the bike.

      When in doubt, contact our customer service team via email at customerservice@publicbikes.com or phone at 888-450-0123. For children’s bikes, smaller bikes are always easier for beginners.

      *Please note: some riders may be a little outside of these height range recommendations but prefer the feel of a larger or smaller bike. Stand over height measurement is not as important as how the bike geometry feels while it is being ridden.

       

      ADULT BIKES

      PUBLIC C1, C7, C7i, C9-AL, C8i Disc
       FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small/Medium 4'10" - 5'5" 26.5"
      Medium/Large 5'6" - 5'10" 30.7"

       PUBLIC M7, M7i
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small/Medium 5'0" - 5'6" 28.3"
      Medium/Large 5'7" - 6'0" 30.7"

       PUBLIC V1, V7, V7i
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small/Medium 5'2" - 5'8" 30"
      Medium/Large 5'9" - 6'2"" 32"

       PUBLIC V9 Aluminum
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small 5'3" - 5'6" 29.4"
      Medium 5'7" - 5'10" 30.8"
      Large 5'11" - 6'3" 32.6"

       PUBLIC R18 Disc Flat Bar
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      X-Small 4'10" - 5'2" 28.3"
      Small 5'3" - 5'6" 29.4"
      Medium 5'7" - 5'10" 30.8"
      Large 5'11" - 6'3" 32.6"

       PUBLIC R18 Drop Bar
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      X-Small 5'0" - 5'3" 28.7"
      Small 5'4" - 5'6" 30"
      Medium 5'7" - 5'10" 31.3"
      Large 5'11" - 6'3" 32.8"

       PUBLIC D8i, D8i Disc
      FRAME SIZE YOUR HEIGHT STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small 5'2" - 5'7" 30.6"
      Medium 5'8" - 6'0" 32.1"
      Large 6'1" - 6'6" 33.5"


      KIDS BIKES

      PUBLIC SPROUT C & V
      FRAME SIZE RIDER AGE STANDOVER HEIGHT
      Small/Medium (16") 5-8 20"-26"
      Medium/Large (20") 7-10 23"-29"

       PUBLIC SPROUT MINI
      FRAME SIZE RIDER AGE STANDOVER HEIGHT
      One Size 3-6 16.5"-21"


      Still Need Help?

      If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at customerservice@publicbikes.com or call us at 888-450-0123. We’re always here to help!