The size of a track bike is similar to that of a road bike. The difference is in where you ride the bikes. While you can ride a track bike indoors or outdoors, most velodromes -- indoor cycling tracks -- do not allow road bikes. Your track bike has only one gear, no free wheel and no brakes. This bike is designed for speed and will only move forward when you power the pedals. According to Velodrome Shop in the United Kingdom, you can use two approaches to measure a track bike. You can also use two different measurements for labeling your bike: inches or centimeters.
Center to Center: Seat Tube
Step 1
Remove the bike seat from the seat tube to expose the seat tube hole.
Step 2
Place your measuring tape in the center of the seat tube hole.
Step 3
Extend your measuring tape to the bottom of the seat tube until you reach the center of the bottom bracket.
Step 4
Record your measurement in inches or centimeters.
Center to Center- Top Tube
Step 1
Remove the bike seat from the seat tube.
Step 2
Remove the handlebars from the head tube.
Step 3
Place your measuring tape in the center of the hole in the head tube.
Step 4
Extend your measuring tape over the top tube until you reach the center of the seat tube.
Step 5
Record the distance in inches or centimeters.
Center to Top: Seat Tube
Step 1
Place the end of your measuring tape against the side at the top of the seat tube hole.
Step 2
Extend your measuring tape down the length of the seat tube.
Step 3
Stop your measuring tape when you reach the center of the bottom bracket.
Step 4
Record your result in inches or centimeters.
Center to Top: Top Tube
Step 1
Remove the bike seat from the seat tube.
Step 2
Start the end of your measuring tape at the center of the seat tube hole.
Step 3
Extend your measuring tape along the length of the top tube.
Step 4
Stop your tape when you reach the side of the top of the head tube, which supports the handlebars.
Step 5
Record your result in inches or centimeters.
Tips and Warnings
- Once you measure the size of your track bike, make sure it is the right size for you. Measure your inseam by standing tall in your bare feet. Measure in centimeters the distance from the floor to your crotch. Multiply the result by 0.65 to determine the proper track frame size for your body.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
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